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Chapter 2 - On the Sutra
The result is intense; hence, the bondage of life becomes dense. Therefore, despite getting the occasion, the limit of time defined by one's life does not decrease, nor does life simultaneously perish. Just as the bondage of a very firm man is indestructible, while the bondage of a relaxed man is destructible, or as the densely sown thorns hinder animals' access, while the loosely sown seeds allow them easy access; in the same way, the dense life generated by intense results does not end before its destined time limit, even when subjected to weapons, poisons, etc.; and the loosely bound life resulting from mild results gets exhausted as soon as such interactions occur, even before its destined time limit ends. This swift part of life is referred to as 'apavada' or premature death, while the part with a defined status is called 'anapavada' or timely death. The swift life is accompanied by both swift and slow transitions. Intense weapons, toxins, fire, etc., are the occasions leading to premature death; obtaining such occasions is called 'utprerana.' The occurrence of utprerana must have an associated life, as it is appropriate to expire before the due time limit is met. However, the non-premature life is subject to both conditions that it may or may not face premature death; that is, this life may receive such defined occasions but may either truly happen or not happen; thus, I have stated the signs of such occasions.