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(3) The definition of the quality of agurulaghutva (lightness) given first is that it is only self-related; whereas the present quality of agurulaghutva pervades all living and non-living substances. Why can a substance that is inherent in transformation never become that substance in another form? Similarly, the question arises: among the different powers, that is, qualities, present in one substance, which specific power produces results of one type while not surpassing the limits of producing results of another type? Likewise, it is questioned how the various powers acknowledged within a single substance do not disperse, thus leaving the exact nature of the original state? The answer to these three questions is given by the quality of agurulaghutva. These qualities control the substances so that one substance does not transform into another, one quality does not work like another quality, and fixed coexisting qualities do not become separate from each other.
I considered the last definition of agurulaghutva without specific textual support. I sought dialogue on it. Whenever someone asked me something, I would convey this definition, but the curiosity for obtaining dialogue remained. When the time came to write this article, suddenly the booklet "Introduction to Jain Philosophy" by the late Pandit Gopal Dasji Baraiya came into my hands. In it, Shri Baraiya presents a similar idea. Therefore, it can be said that here I found a dialogue for my thoughts. Hence, I present it at this place. More detailed studies will yield deeper insights.