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## English Translation:
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[Samvayanga Sutra 3. The being, while attaining the state of perfect knowledge (Samyaktv) through the suppression (Upasham) of the first stage of the right and wrong view (Samyagmithyadristi Gunasthan), divides the wrong conduct (Mithyatva Karma) into three categories: wrong conduct, right and wrong view, and perfect knowledge. If the right and wrong view nature arises immediately after the suppression of perfect knowledge, then the being becomes one with the view of being half-perfect and half-wrong. This is called the third stage of right and wrong view (Samyagmithyadristi Gunasthan). Its duration is only a moment (Antarmuhurt). Therefore, if the nature of perfect knowledge arises after that, then the being ascends and becomes perfectly knowledgeable. And if the wrong conduct arises, then the being falls down and enters the stage of wrong view.
**4.** **The stage of uninterrupted perfect view (Aviratsamyagdristi Gunasthan):** The being becomes perfectly knowledgeable by suppressing, destroying, or partially destroying the knowledge-obscuring karma (Darshan Mohaniya Karma). The being attains the true knowledge of the self, but due to the arising of the conduct-obscuring karma (Charitra Mohaniya Karma), it becomes unable to walk on the path of truth. Even though there is a desire to follow the vows and restraints, the being is unable to even slightly follow them. Due to the lack of renunciation (Virati) or abandonment, this stage is called the stage of uninterrupted perfect view. This stage can be attained by the sentient five-sense beings (Panchendriya Paryaptak) of all four realms.
**5.** **The stage of partially renounced and unrenowned (Viratavirat Gunasthan):** When the suppression or partial destruction of the non-rejectable passions (Apratyaakhyan Kashaya) occurs in the aforementioned perfectly knowledgeable being, then it becomes renounced from the gross sins like non-violence (Trasahinsa) etc., but remains unrenowned from the subtle sins like non-violence towards stationary beings (Sthavarahinsa) etc. Such a being, who is renounced from the country (Deshavirat) and follows the minor vows (Anuvrat), is called the one who is in the stage of partially renounced and unrenowned. This stage can only be attained by the perfectly knowledgeable beings of the human and karma-realm (Karmabhumij) and some of the perfectly knowledgeable beings of the animal realm (Tiryanch).
**6.** **The stage of negligent restraint (Pramattasanyat Gunasthan):** When the suppression or partial destruction of the rejection-covering passion (Pratyaakhyanavaran Kashaya) occurs in the aforementioned perfectly knowledgeable being, then it abandons all the gross and subtle sins like non-violence etc. and adopts the great vows (Mahavrat) or complete restraint (Sakalasanyam). However, due to the intense arising of the burning passions (Sanjwalan) and the subtle passions (Nokashayas), some negligence remains. Such a restrained being with negligence is called the one who is in the stage of negligent restraint.
**7.** **The stage of non-negligent restraint (Apramattasanyat Gunasthan):** When the burning passions and subtle passions arise mildly in the aforementioned being, then it becomes free from all negligence like sensory objects, false speech, sleep etc. and follows the restraint without negligence. Such a virtuous being is called the one who is in the stage of non-negligent restraint.
- It is important to note here that all the stages from the fifth onwards are only for humans, and all the stages from the seventh onwards are for the beings who are destined for liberation (Tadbhav Mokshagami) and possess the highest endurance (Uttam Sanhanan). However, the near-liberated (Nikat Bhavya) can also ascend up to the eleventh stage. But their fall is inevitable, and they can wander in the world until the time of the half-cycle of the transformation of matter (Aparadh Pudgalparavartan Kal).
- There are two categories above the seventh stage: the suppression category (Upasham श्रेणी) and the destruction category (Kshapak श्रेणी). The being who suppresses the conduct-obscuring karma ascends the suppression category. The being who strives to destroy the conduct-obscuring karma ascends the destruction category. The duration of both categories of stages is a moment (Antarmuhurt).