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In relation to the nature of substances, this verse demonstrates the philosophical distinctions in Jain thought. No substance or quality can remain completely unchanged. Though altered, a substance or any quality does not abandon its original nature. The essence is that a substance, whether it be a quality or an object, attains various states according to circumstance without forsaking its original nature. These substances and qualities are referred to as results.
The soul, whether in human or animal form, retains its essence even as it undergoes different states. Similarly, knowledge can be in the form of manifestation or unmanifestation; it can pertain to material knowledge or scriptural knowledge; yet consciousness remains constant in all these manifestations. Whether in a subtle state or a gross state, the intrinsic nature of the substance does not change. Just as a body may change colors—from black to yellow, for instance—its fundamental characteristics remain constant in all these varying transformations. Therefore, one should make a distinction regarding every substance and its qualities.
Now, regarding the distinctions of results and their dependencies, it is stated: - "Do not be negligent!"