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## Introduction
Although the *Shatkhandagama* does not contain a separate discussion on *Syadvada*, the principle is definitely found in the use of the word 'Syat' (Sya). For example, while explaining humans as both sufficient and insufficient, it is stated that 'Sya Pajjata, Sya Apajjata', meaning humans are *Syat* sufficient, *Syat* insufficient. Similarly, other topics of the *agama* are also presented in this way.
In the *Agama*, Kundakunda has clearly mentioned seven types of statements for the description of *dravya* (substance), combining the two types of statements (affirmation and negation) with five other types. As stated:
"Sya Atthi Patthi Uhayam Avvattavam Puno Ya Tattiviyam. Davvam Khu Sattabhang Aavesavasen Sambhavavi."
*Panchaastikaya* Ga. 14.
This refers to the seven *bhangas* (categories of truth) and instructs us to describe *dravya* according to the *adesha* (instruction) or *naya* (perspective). Kundakunda also states that if a *dravya* is only *sadrupa* (real), then it cannot be destroyed. And if it is only *asadrupa* (unreal), then its creation is not possible. However, since we observe that a *jiva* (soul) is destroyed in the human state, born in the divine state, and remains constant as a general *jiva*, it is therefore characterized by creation, destruction, and permanence.
(b) "Shrimatiparamgambhirasyaavadamoghalanchanam. Jiyat Trailokyanathasya Shasanam Jinashasanam."
*Pramanasam* 1-1.
(c) "Vanditva Paramahatam Samudayam Gan Saptabhangavidhi Syadvadamritabhini Pratihatakantandhakarodiyam."
*Ashtaash* Mangalashloka 1.
*Panchaastikaya* Ga. 15, 17.