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## Chapter Six
There are six types of *nirvartana*, four types of *nikshepa*, two types of *samyoga*, and three types of *nisarga*. These are the categories of the non-living (*ajiva*).
**Doubt:** The word "other" (*para*) in the sutra is meaningless, because the previous sutra mentioned "first" (*adya*), which implies that this sutra refers to the remaining categories.
**Resolution:** The word "other" (*para*) has a different meaning here. It indicates that *nirvartana* etc. are different from *sanrambha* etc. Otherwise, if *nirvartana* etc. were considered as the results of the soul (*atma*), then they would be considered as categories of the living (*jiva*).
There are two types of *nirvartana*: *mula-guna-nirvartana* and *uttar-guna-nirvartana*. *Mula-guna-nirvartana* has five categories: body, speech, mind, *prana*, and *apana*. *Uttar-guna-nirvartana* includes activities like carpentry, writing, and painting.
There are four types of *nikshepa*: *apratyavekshit-nikshepa*, *dushpramsht-nikshepa*, *sahasa-nikshepa*, and *anabhoga-nikshepa*.
There are two types of *samyoga*: *bhakta-pana-samyoga* and *upakarana-samyoga*.
There are three types of *nisarga*: *kaya-nisarga*, *vacana-nisarga*, and *mana-nisarga*.
## Explanation of the Sutra
The previous sutras discussed the general categories of *karma-asrava*. Now, we will discuss the specific categories of *karma-asrava*. To understand the categories of *asrava* for *jnana-avaran* and *darshan-avaran*, the following sutra is presented:
**Sutra 10:** *Tattv-jnana* is the means to liberation. When someone praises *tattv-jnana* but does not speak about it, it is called *pradosha*. When someone denies knowledge or says "I don't know" due to some reason, it is called *nihnava*. When someone has acquired knowledge but does not share it due to jealousy, it is called *matsaraya*. When someone obstructs the path of knowledge, it is called *antaraya*. When someone enjoys the fruits of knowledge without sharing it, it is called *asadan*. When someone destroys the knowledge of others, it is called *upaghata*. These are the *asravas* for *jnana-avaran* and *darshan-avaran*.
## Explanation of the Sutra
* **Pradosha:** When someone praises *tattv-jnana* but does not speak about it, it is called *pradosha*. This is because they are secretly jealous of others who have knowledge.
* **Nihnava:** When someone denies knowledge or says "I don't know" due to some reason, it is called *nihnava*. This is because they are trying to hide their ignorance.
* **Matsarya:** When someone has acquired knowledge but does not share it due to jealousy, it is called *matsaraya*. This is because they are afraid that others will surpass them.
* **Antaraya:** When someone obstructs the path of knowledge, it is called *antaraya*. This is because they are trying to prevent others from achieving liberation.
* **Asadan:** When someone enjoys the fruits of knowledge without sharing it, it is called *asadan*. This is because they are selfish and only care about their own benefit.
* **Upaghata:** When someone destroys the knowledge of others, it is called *upaghata*. This is because they are trying to prevent others from achieving liberation.
These six *asravas* are the main obstacles to achieving liberation. They prevent us from acquiring knowledge and developing our spiritual understanding. By overcoming these *asravas*, we can progress on the path to liberation.