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Whether it should be bound or not when a numbered one exists, 2. In the thirty-fifth sutra, whether to take a threefold initial number from the initial position, 3. Whether the binding method of the thirty-fifth sutra should be considered applicable only to the Dasavayavas or not.
1. According to the commentary's interpretation, when both atoms have inferior qualities, they are prohibited from binding, meaning one atom may possess inferior qualities while the other does not, and thus they can bind according to the division and interpretation. However, all interpretations of the Sarvarthasiddhi and others state that two atoms endowed with inferior qualities do not bind with a single inferior atom to a non-inferior atom.
2. According to the interpretation of the division, in the thirty-fifth sutra, the initial position signifies a threefold initial number. Therefore, if between any two elements there are two, three, or four degrees of adherence or retention, they are considered bound up to the numerable, innumerable, or infinite; but if just one degree exceeds, it is not considered bound. However, according to all interpretations of the Digambara, only when two degrees exceed is it considered binding. That is, even if it exceeds one degree to three, four, or to numerable, innumerable, or infinite degrees, it is not considered binding.
3. In the thirty-fifth sutra, according to the commentary's interpretation, the binding mentioned applies when there are two, three initial degrees exceeding.