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In the Samyogadvāra (1559-1564) the question as to how many bodies from among the five, viz. audărika etc., a living being can simultaneously possess is discussed. The gist of the discussion is as follows:
1. The Audarika is possible with the Vaikriya, the Aharaka, the Taijasa and the Karmana.
2. The Vaikriya is possible with the Audarika, the Taijasa and the Karmana.
3. The Aharaka is possible with the Audarika, the Taijasa and the Karmana.
4. The Taijasa is possible with the Audarika, the Vaikriya, the Äharaka and the Kärmana.
5. The Karmana is possible with the Audarika, the Vaikriya, the Aharaka and the Taijasa.
The Taijasa and the Karmana are always found together.
The last two dvaras (1565-66) are devoted to the calculation of the relative numerical strength of their substances and constituent atoms as also of their sizes. It is noteworthy that the discussion about the relative numerical strength of their sizes occurs even in the Satkhanḍāgama (Avagāhanā-mahādandaka, Book XI, Sūtra 33, p. 56). Again, the relative numerical strength of their constituent atoms as also of their incremental accumulation is found discussed therein (Book XIV, p. 429).
For the comparison of the Karmana body with the subtle body recognised in other systems of Indian philosophy one may refer to the introduction to Ganadharavada, (Ed. Malvania), p. 121.
From the standpoint of substance the order of their relative numerical strength is as follows: the Aharaka, the Vaikriya, the Audarika, the Taijasa, the Kärmaṇa.
From the standpoint of their constituent atoms the order of their relative numerical strength is as follows: the Aharaka, the Vaikriya, the Audarika, the Taijasa, the Karmana.
When both the standpoints are taken together, the order of the relative numerical strength is as follows: aharaka substances, vaikriya substances, audarika substances, āhāraka atoms, vaikriya atoms, audarika atoms, taijasa-kärmana substances, taijasa atoms, karmana atoms (1565).
9. This means that it does not necessarily and invariably accompany them.
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