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THE PATH OF NIRVANA OR LIBERATION 169
(1) Pudgala--inatter. That in which atoms may hive union and disunion is called Pudgala. Its special natures are touch, taste, smell and colour. Indivisible matter is parcicle and different kinds gross and fine molecules are formed by their different numerical union. The four elements of earth, water, fire and air are formed froin matter. Karmic molecules which inflow towards the mundane soul and are bound with it are fine material molecules invisible to the senses. Sound, bondage, fine things, gross things, material figures, pieces, darkness, shades, light and sun-shine etc. are all the modifications of matter.
Tattvårthasara says :भेदादिभ्यो निमित्तेभ्यः पूरणादालनादपि । पुदगलानां स्वभावशा कथ्थंते पुदगलाइति ॥ Bhedâdi bhyo nimittebhyah Purnadgalanadapi Pudgalânâm svabhâvajnaih kathyante pudgalâ iti
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Pudgalas are so called, because they unite and disunite, owing to breaking and mingling, on account of external causes.
(2) Dharma sti kâya---medium of motion. It is one immaterial substance all pervading in the universe which is a very essential auxiliary cause for the motion of souls and matter. It does not induce them to move.
(3) Adharmasti kâya-medium of rest. It is one immaterial substance all pervading in the universe which is a very essential auxiliary cause for the resting of souls and matter. It does not induce them to rest.
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