According to the Jain view, soul is that element which knows, thinks and feels. It is in fact the divine element in the living being. The Jain thinks that the phenomena of knowledge, feeling, thinking and willing are conditioned on something, and that that something must be as real as anything can be.

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This quote highlights the Jain belief that the soul, known as Atman, is the divine and conscious essence within every living being. Jains assert that the ability to know, think, and experience emotions are fundamental aspects of the soul. They argue that these cognitive and sensory phenomena are not random or materialistic occurrences but are instead contingent upon a genuine and timeless element. For Jains, the soul's existence and significance are regarded as undeniable, grounding their understanding of consciousness and spirituality.

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