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## 116] Sarvarthasiddhi
[217 8 268] There are three Pariṇāmika (transformational) states of the Jiva (soul).
[8 269] It may be argued that states like Astitva (existence), Nityatva (eternality), and Pradeshavatva (having a spatial dimension) are also Pariṇāmika, and should be included here. This is not necessary, as they are already included. How? Because the word "cha" (and) in the sutra indicates their inclusion.
If this is the case, then the number "three" becomes contradictory, as there would be more than three Pariṇāmika states. This is not a contradiction, as there are only three *specific* Pariṇāmika states of the Jiva. Astitva, etc., are *general* states, applicable to both Jiva and Ajiva (non-soul), and are therefore separately included by the word "cha".
It may be argued that states like Aupashmika (secondary) cannot exist, as the Atman (soul) is amurta (formless). These states are dependent on Karma-bandha (bondage of karma), and an amurta Atman cannot be bound by karma. This is not correct, due to the principle of Anekanta (non-absolutism). It is not absolute that the Atman is only amurta. Due to the influence of Karma-bandha, it can be considered murta (formful) in a relative sense, and amurta in its pure form.
If this is the case, then the Atman's unity due to the influence of Karma-bandha would lead to the absence of distinction. This is not a flaw, as even though there is unity in terms of bondage, the distinction between the Atman and Karma is recognized due to the difference in their characteristics. As it is said:
"Bandham padi eyattam lakkhanado havi tassa naanattam.
Tamha amuttibhavo yanto hoi jivassa."
This means: "Even though the Atman is one in terms of bondage, it is different in terms of its characteristics. Therefore, the amurta state of the Jiva is Anekanta, existing in one sense and not in another."
**Explanation:**
There are three Pariṇāmika states: Jivatva (being a soul), Bhavyatva (being capable of liberation), and Abhavyatva (being incapable of liberation).
Jivatva has two aspects: one related to the life-process, and the other related to the quality of Chaitanya (consciousness). The life-process is dependent on Pranas (vital energies), and therefore this aspect of Jivatva is not primary. The primary aspect is the Chaitanya-related Jivatva, which is present in all Jivas equally and is independent of any cause. This is why it is called Pariṇāmika.
The same understanding applies to Bhavyatva and Abhavyatva, as both are also independent of any cause. Generally, those who have the potential to manifest the three jewels (Samyak Darshan, Samyak Jnana, and Samyak Charitra) are considered Bhavyas.