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## Chapter One
[89 F213. "Bhava" is said. What is "Bhava"? "Bhava" is the state of the soul caused by the arising of the karma called "Aayu". "Pratyay", "Karan", and "Nimitta" are synonymous. The "Bhava Pratyay" is the knowledge of the Avadhi, Devas, and Narakas, which is the cause of the "Bhava". If this is so, then the "Kshayopa-shama" does not become the cause of their Avadhi knowledge. This is not a fault, because the "Kshayopa-shama" is achieved through the "Bhava". By taking "Bhava" as the object, "Kshayopa-shama" arises, and thus "Bhava" is considered the main cause. Just as the flight of birds in the sky is caused by "Bhava", not by special education or qualities, similarly, even in the absence of vows, rules, etc., Devas and Narakas have Avadhi knowledge, therefore it is called "Bhava Pratyay". If it is not considered so, then "Bhava" is common to all, and there would be no difference in the Avadhi knowledge of all. But it is said that there is a difference in the intensity of Avadhi knowledge. Even though the term "Devanarakaanaam" is used in a general sense, it only refers to the Samyagdrstis. Why? Because the term "Avadhi" is used. For the Mithyadrstis, it is called "Vibhanggyaan". The intensity of Avadhi knowledge in Devas and Narakas should be known from the scriptures.
214. If "Bhava Pratyay" is the Avadhi knowledge of Devas and Narakas, then what is the "Kshayopa-shama" caused Avadhi knowledge? This is explained further.