Is jellyfish asajni panchindriya jiva

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Jellyfish is considered an asajni (non-sentient) jiva in Jain classification, as it lacks the five sensory organs (panchindriya).

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In Jain philosophy, living beings (jivas) are classified based on their sensory capacities. Panchindriya jivas possess five senses, including touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing, which are typically attributed to higher life forms. Asajni jivas, on the other hand, are those without these five senses and are considered less complex or non-sentient beings.

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