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## Āturpratyākhyānaprakirṇakam, Chapter 41
**Verse 41**
**Translation:**
This is the explanation of the question, "What is the state of a deva who is in a state of *duggati* (degeneration)?"
**Explanation:**
* **Āturpratyākhyānaprakirṇakam** is a Jain text that discusses the nature of *duggati* (degeneration) and its causes.
* **Verse 41** explains the nature of *duggati* for devas (celestial beings) who are attached to worldly pleasures and desires.
* **"Kandarpa"** refers to the god of love, and **"Kandarpadeva"** refers to a deva who is attached to sensual pleasures.
* **"Kilbiṣa"** refers to sin or wrongdoing, and **"Kilbiṣika"** refers to a deva who is involved in sinful activities.
* **"Abhiyojana"** refers to accusation or blame, and **"Abhiyoga"** refers to a deva who is accused or blamed.
* **"Asuri"** refers to an asura (a demonic being), and **"Asuri"** refers to a deva who has the characteristics of an asura.
* **"Sammoha"** refers to delusion or illusion, and **"Sammoha"** refers to a deva who is deluded or illusioned.
* **"Miścādasaṇarattā"** refers to those who are attached to false beliefs and views.
* **"Saniyāṇā"** refers to those who are attached to worldly possessions and desires.
* **"Kiṇhalesamogāḍhā"** refers to those who are deeply immersed in the darkness of ignorance.
* **"Dulaha"** refers to something that is difficult to obtain.
* **"Bohi"** refers to enlightenment or liberation.
**The verse states that devas who are attached to worldly pleasures and desires, who are involved in sinful activities, who are accused or blamed, who have the characteristics of asuras, and who are deluded or illusioned are in a state of *duggati*. These devas are likely to be reborn in lower realms after death. For those who are attached to false beliefs and desires, who are deeply immersed in ignorance, enlightenment is difficult to obtain.**
**The verse also emphasizes the importance of avoiding attachment to worldly pleasures and desires, and seeking enlightenment through right knowledge and conduct.**