There are many paths to greater enlightenment. Given that it is a spiritual phenomenon, it is not possible to simply read what its true nature is or how to achieve it from a book. That said, nearly all of the big Eastern religions offer advice on how to become more enlightened, such as acquiring Vidhya – or knowledge – in the Buddhist tradition. A more philosophical approach is taken by adherents of Adi Shankara who brought together the teachings of many Hindu gurus who had gone before him. For Jainists, reaching an enlightened state is about perfecting your soul towards the divine, something which necessarily requires non-violence to all living things.