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Chapter 5 - Sutra 37
239 In a similar place, a part does not become a part; it becomes a mix. Just like, two parts of a fluid with two parts of a solid or three parts of a fluid with three parts of a solid. In such a place, one similar part can transform another similar part into the form of a father. That is to say, depending on substance, place, time, and state, sometimes the quality of fluidity can transform solidity into the form of fluidity, and sometimes solidity can transform fluidity into the form of solidity; however, in most cases, mostly the more developed part can transform the lesser part into its own form. Just as fifty parts of fluidity can transform three parts of fluidity into the form of a father, that is, three parts of fluidity can also become fifty parts concerning the relationship of five parts of fluidity. In this way, five parts of fluidity can also acquire three parts of solidity in their true form. That is to say, solidity can transform into the form of fluidity; when solidity is more, then it can also transform lesser fluidity from the father’s form into the form of solidity. [36]: Now, the definition of substance is mentioned:
गुणपर्यायवद् द्रव्यम्। 37। Substance is characterized by qualities and modes. The mention of substance has come several times before. Therefore, its definition is explained here. That which is characterized by qualities and modes is called substance. Each substance remains transformed into different forms at different times due to the causal nature of its inherent qualities and modes.