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The second understanding, known as Trividha, is discussed. In the first understanding, two types of beings who end the cycle of rebirth were explained. Now, in the second understanding, which comes in order, three types of beings who end the cycle of rebirth are to be explained. Therefore, the second understanding, called Trividha, is begun, and its initial sutra is: "There are three types of beings who end the cycle of rebirth." [44] Those who say that there are three types of beings who end the cycle of rebirth, say that there are three types of beings who end the cycle of rebirth: 1) female, 2) male, and 3) neuter. [44] (Out of the previously mentioned nine understandings)
**Explanation:** In the first understanding, two types of beings who end the cycle of rebirth, namely As and Sthavar, were described and their detailed explanation was given through 23 doors. Now, in this second understanding, it is intended to describe three types of beings who end the cycle of rebirth. It has been said that there are nine understandings regarding the beings who end the cycle of rebirth, based on differences in interpretation. All these understandings, though different in form, are non-contradictory and true. Despite the differences due to differences in interpretation, all these understandings actually present different aspects of the true reality. Those who describe the three types of beings who end the cycle of rebirth, say that there are three types of beings who end the cycle of rebirth: 1) female, 2) male, and 3) neuter.
This distinction is made based on Veda. When worldly beings are described from the perspective of Veda, they are divided into three categories. All types of worldly beings are included in these three categories from the perspective of Veda. That is, all worldly beings are either those with female Veda, male Veda, or neuter Veda. They are not without Veda. The meaning of Veda is: desire for union. Veda arises from the emergence of non-destructive, non-delusive karma. Female Veda: The karma whose emergence leads to the desire to unite with a male is called female Veda. The external sign of female Veda is the womb, breasts, etc. Women are predominantly soft, therefore, they have a greater desire for softness than for hardness. The affliction of female Veda is like the fire of cow dung (Kariṣāgni), which neither appears quickly nor subsides quickly. From a practical (gross) perspective...