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## The Attainment of Female Siddhas
**Chapter 3 of the Yoga Shastra, Verse 123**
**Male**
11. The **dravyalinga** forms like **rajoharan** (**ogha**) are attained in their own **linga** (gender). They are called **swalingsiddha**.
12. **Parivrajaka** and others attain **mukti** in other **linga** (gender) (**vesha**). They are called **anyalingsiddha**.
13. **Marudevi** and others attained **mukti** in the **grihasthalinga** (householder gender). They are called **grihasthalingsiddha**.
14. When only one person attains **mukti** at a time, it is called **ekasiddha**.
15. When 108 **siddhas** attain **mukti** at the same time, it is called **anekasiddha**.
In this way, there are 15 different types of attaining **mukti** (**siddha**). It is also said that:
- From one to thirty-two **siddhas** attaining **mukti** together takes eight **utkrista** (excellent) times.
- From thirty-three to forty-eight **siddhas** attaining **mukti** together takes seven **utkrista** times.
- From forty-nine to sixty **siddhas** attaining **mukti** together takes six **utkrista** times.
- From sixty-one to seventy-two **siddhas** attaining **mukti** together takes five **utkrista** times.
- From seventy-three to eighty-four **siddhas** attaining **mukti** together takes four **utkrista** times.
- From eighty-five to ninety-six **siddhas** attaining **mukti** together takes three **utkrista** times.
- From ninety-seven to one hundred and two **siddhas** attaining **mukti** together takes two **utkrista** times.
- From one hundred and three to one hundred and eight **siddhas** attaining **mukti** together takes one **utkrista** time.
After this, there is definitely a difference.
**The 15 types of Siddhas**
The first is **tirthasiddha** and the second is **atirthasiddha**. All other types can be included in these two. Because **tirthankarasiddha** etc. can be included in **tirthasiddha** or **atirthasiddha**. Then what is the need for other types?
The answer is, your argument is valid. However, by mentioning only two types, ordinary people may not know about other types. Therefore, it is necessary to explain other types, but they can be called **uttarabheda** (secondary types).
In this way, after praising all the **siddhas** in general, we praise the present **shasanaadhipati** (ruler of the religion), **Shree Mahaviraswami**, who is a benefactor:
**Verse 2**
**"Jo devaan vi devo, jan deva panjali namansanti. Tan devdevamhiyam, sirasa vade mahaviram."**
**Meaning:**
"He who is the God of Gods, whom even Gods bow down to with folded hands, and who is worshipped by Indras, I bow down to that **Shree Mahaviraswami** with my head."
**Explanation:**
- **Devaan vi devo** means **Shree Mahaviraswami** is the God of all Gods, including **bhavanapati** (householder) and others.
- **Jan deva panjali namansanti** means Gods bow down to him with folded hands in humility.
- **Tan devdevamhiyam** means he is the God of Gods, worshipped by **Indra** and others.
- **Sirasa vade mahaviram** means I bow down to **Shree Mahaviraswami** with my head.
This statement is made to show great respect and honour. Now, how is **Mahavira**? This is explained by adjectives:
- Those who completely destroy their **karmas** or who attain **mukti** with great valour are called **veer** (heroes). And among those **veer**, **Mahavira** is the greatest **veer**. Gods have given him this name. I bow down to him with my head.
In this way, after praising him, we speak a verse that tells the benefits of praise for the sake of **paropkar** (benefitting others) and for the growth of our own **atmabhav** (spiritual feelings).
**Verse 3**
**"Ikko vi namukkaro, jinavaravasahass vadhmaanass. Sansarasaraao, tareid naram va naari va."**
**Meaning:**
"Even a single bow to **Shree Vardhaman Swami**, the best among **jinavars**, saves a man or a woman from the ocean of **samsara** (cycle of birth and death)."
**Explanation:**
- **Ikko vi namukkaro** means even a single bow, not to mention many bows.
- **Jinavaravasahass vadhmaanass** means **Shree Vardhaman Swami**, the best among **jinavars**. Here, **jin** refers to **shrutajin**, **avadhijin**, and others. But **kevali jin** is even greater than them, and among them, **veer** (hero) is the best. Therefore, he is called **jinavar**. Even among ordinary **kevalis**, **tirthankaras** are the best because they have the **namakarma** of **tirthankara**. Therefore, **jinavars** are like **Vrishabha** (bull). All **tirthankaras** like **Rishabhdeva** are as great as **Vrishabha**. Therefore, here, a specific name is mentioned, **vadhmaanass**, which means **Shree Vardhaman Swami**. Even a single bow to him with respect.
- **Sansarasaraao tareid** means the cycle of birth and death of **tiryanch**, **narak**, **manushya**, and **deva** beings is **samsara**. Because there are many types of states in this **samsara**, like **bhavasthiti** (state of existence) and **kayasthiti** (state of body), it is very difficult to cross it, like an ocean. Therefore, **samsara** is like an ocean. This bow saves one from the ocean of **samsara**.
- **Naram va naari va** means it saves a man or a woman.
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