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184] Sarvarthasiddhi
[41138466 yojanas above the earth are the stars. From there, four yojanas above are the constellations. From there, four yojanas above is Mercury. From there, three yojanas above is Venus. From there, three yojanas above is Jupiter. From there, three yojanas above is Mars. From there, three yojanas above is Saturn. This celestial sphere, filled with the celestial beings, is one hundred and ten yojanas thick and extends to the end of the ocean, encompassing countless islands and seas. It is said:
"From the surface of the earth, seven hundred and ninety yojanas above are the stars. Then, ten yojanas above is the sun. Then, eighty yojanas above is the moon. Then, four yojanas above are the constellations and four yojanas above is Mercury. Then, four times three yojanas above, that is, three yojanas above each, are Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn respectively."
8466. Now, to explain the specific movement of the celestial beings, the next sutra says:
The celestial beings circumambulate Mount Meru in the human realm and are constantly in motion. 13॥
8467. 'Meru-pradakshina' is a compound word in the sixth case. The word 'Meru-pradakshina' is used to explain the specific movement and to prevent any misunderstanding about a different movement. The word 'nitya-gatayah' is used to explain that they are constantly engaged in the action of movement. The word 'nri-loka' is used to indicate the realm of these celestial beings. The meaning is that the celestial beings constantly move in the two and a half islands and two seas, and not elsewhere.
Doubt: The cause of the movement of the celestial beings' vehicles is not found, so their movement cannot be established?
Solution: No, because this reason is not valid. The fact is that the celestial beings' vehicles are constantly moving due to the influence of the worthy beings who are engaged in movement. If it is said that why are the worthy beings constantly engaged in movement, then the answer is that this is the peculiarity of the result of karma. Their karma is being ripened through the form of movement. 1. Tatha chatvari yoja- ta.. na., tattva.। 2. Tatha chatvari yoja- ta., na., tattva.। 3. -sidi padutika dugachaukka. Tara- ta.. na, tattva.। 4. 'Nauduत्तरसत्तसए दस सीदी चदुद्गे तियबउक्के । तारिणससिरिक्खबुहा सुक्कगुरुंगारमंदगदी।'- ti., sa., ga. 332 ।
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