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## 126] Sarvathasidau
[21158289$ 289. The next Sutra explains that the number of Indriyas (sense organs) indicated by the word 'Adi' (beginning) needs to be determined.
Five Indriyas (sense organs) are there. ||15|| 8290: The word 'Indriya' has been explained. The word 'Panch' (five) is used to define the number, meaning there are only five and not more. Should the Karmendriyas (organs of action) like hands, feet, etc. be included here? No, they should not be included, because this is a context of use. Here, the organs that are instrumental in use are included, not the organs that are instrumental in action. Also, there is no limit to the organs that are instrumental in action. All the organs and their parts, which are created by the Karma (action) of the body, are instrumental in action. Therefore, there are only five Karmendriyas. 6 291. To show the internal differences of these five Indriyas, the next Sutra says:
They are of two types. ||16|| 8 292. The word 'Vidh' means type. 'Dvividhani' is a Bahuvrihi compound meaning 'those which are of two types'.
Here, it is explained that there are six Pranas (life forces) in the Dvi-Indriya (two-sense organ) state, seven in the Tri-Indriya (three-sense organ) state, eight in the Chatur-Indriya (four-sense organ) state, nine in the Asanjee (non-conscious) Panch-Indriya (five-sense organ) state, and ten in the Sanjee (conscious) Panch-Indriya state. In the Aapt (deficient) state, there are four, five, six, and seven Pranas respectively. The explanation is as follows: There are ten Pranas in total - five Indriya Pranas (sense organ life forces), three Bal Pranas (strength life forces) - Aayu (life force) and Shwaso-chchwas (breathing). In the Aapt (deficient) state of Sanjee and Asanjee, the three Pranas - Shwaso-chchwas, Manobal (mental strength), and Vachanbal (speech strength) are not present, leaving seven Pranas. In the Aapt (deficient) state of Chatur-Indriya, the three Pranas mentioned above and Shrotrendriya (hearing sense organ) are not present, leaving six Pranas. In the Aapt (deficient) state of Tri-Indriya, the four Pranas mentioned above and Chakshu-Indriya (sight sense organ) are not present, leaving five Pranas. In the Aapt (deficient) state of Dvi-Indriya, the five Pranas mentioned above and Ghranendriya (smell sense organ) are not present, leaving four Pranas. In the Aapt (deficient) state of Eka-Indriya (one-sense organ), the six Pranas mentioned above and Shwaso-chchwas are not present, leaving three Pranas.
8289. The word 'Adi' used in the previous Sutra does not reveal the number of Indriyas. Therefore, the next Sutra explains to determine their quantity.
There are five Indriyas. ||15||
8290. The word 'Indriya' has been explained. The word 'Panch' used in the Sutra is to define the limit, meaning there are only five Indriyas. This means there are no more Indriyas. Doubt: Should the Karmendriyas like speech, etc. be included in this Sutra? Solution: They should not be included, because this is a context of use. This Sutra includes the Indriyas that are instrumental in use, not the Indriyas that are instrumental in action. Secondly, there is no limit to the Indriyas that are instrumental in action. All the organs and their parts, which are created by the Karma (action) of the body, are instrumental in action. Therefore, there is no rule that there are only five Karmendriyas.
8291. Now, to show the internal differences of these five Indriyas, the next Sutra says - They are each of two types. ||16||
$ 292. The word 'Vidh' means type. 'Dvividhani' is a Bahuvrihi compound meaning 'those which are of two types'. This means that each of these five Indriyas is of two types. 1. 'Vak-Panipada-Payu-Upasthani Karmendriyaniyah: -Sa. Ko. Ilo. 26. 2. Grahanam Kritam Na Kriya Mu., Ta., Na. 3. 'Kativihanam Bhanta Indiya Pannatta. Goyama, Duviha Pannatta. Tam Jaha - Davvindya Ya Bhavidya Ya -Pannavana Pad 151