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The twenty-ninth Samvaya discusses the concept of Papashruta (sinful scriptures) and its connection to the twenty-nine nights and days of the Aashaadh month. It also mentions the twenty-nine types of Namekarma (karmic actions) that bind a Samyagdristi (rightly-seeing) Tirthankara (liberated soul) and their names. The text further describes the twenty-nine Palyopam (comparisons to a hair) and Sagaropama (comparisons to an ocean) states of Narakas (hells) and Devas (gods).
This Samvaya primarily focuses on the concept of Papashruta. While the Stananga Sutra (214) mentions nine types of Papashruta, the Samvayanga Sutra expands this to twenty-nine. The text emphasizes that even the worship of false scriptures can lead to sin, hence the importance of understanding Papashruta. However, for a Samyagdristi, even Papashruta can become Samyakshruta (rightly-seen scriptures). Acharya Devavachka states, "Samm-ditthas samm-suyam, miccha-ditthis miccha-suyam" (For the rightly-seeing, it is rightly-seen, for the wrongly-seeing, it is wrongly-seen). A Samyagdristi analyzes these scriptures with discernment, considering the context and purpose, thus negating their potential for sin. Throughout Jain history, many influential Acharyas have used these scriptures to spread the Dharma. Therefore, the twenty-ninth Samvaya serves as a compilation of important knowledge.
**From the Thirtieth to the Thirty-fourth Samvaya: An Analysis**
The thirtieth Samvaya discusses the thirty places where Mohaniya Karma (karma that binds delusion) is generated. It also mentions the thirty years of Shraman Paryaya (period of asceticism) of Manditputra Sthavir, the thirty Muhurta (auspicious moments) in a day and night, the thirty Dhanush (bows) height of the eighteenth Tirthankara named Ar, the thirty thousand Samanik Devas (minor gods) of Sahasrar Devendra, the thirty years of Lord Parshva and Lord Mahavira's stay in their respective households, the thirty lakh Narakavas (hellish states) of Ratnapraba Earth, and the thirty Palyopam and Sagaropama states of Narakas and Devas.
The thirty causes of Mohaniya Karma, mentioned in the Samvayanga Sutra, are elaborated upon in the Dasha Shruta Skandha (215) and briefly mentioned in the Aavashyak Sutra (216). Commentators explain that the term "Mohaniya" generally refers to all eight types of karma, but specifically refers to Mohaniya Karma. This Samvaya also contains valuable historical information about Ar, Parshva, and Mahavira.
The thirty-first Samvaya discusses the thirty qualities that manifest during the initial attainment of Siddhatva Paryaya (liberation), the Mandar mountain, the Abhivaddhit Maas (month with an extra day), the Suryamas (solar month), the calculation of night and day, and the thirty Palyopam and Sagaropama states of Narakas and Devas.
The thirty-second Samvaya discusses the thirty Yogasangraha (collections of yoga), the thirty Devendras (chief gods), the thirty-two hundred Kevalis (omniscient beings) of Kunthu Arhat, the thirty lakh Vimanas (flying vehicles) in the Saudharma Kalpa (heavenly realm), the thirty-two stars of the Revati Nakshatra (constellation), the thirty-two types of Natya-vidhi (dramatic techniques), and the thirty-two Sagaropama and Palyopam states of Narakas and Devas.
The term "Yoga" refers to the actions of mind, speech, and body. The thirty-two Yogasangraha here focus on the virtuous actions of mind, speech, and body. The Brihadvritti (extensive commentary) on the Aavashyak Sutra elaborates on this topic.
The thirty-third Samvaya discusses the thirty Ashatanas (desires), the thirty-storeyed palace in the Asura Indra's capital, and the thirty Sagaropama and Palyopam states of Narakas and Devas.
It is important to remember that the number of Sagaropama states mentioned for each Deva corresponds to their specific level of spiritual development.