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## Second Chapter: Inter-Door [153]
**[East and West Videha Karmabhoomi]** A human being in the East and West Videha Karmabhoomi can remain in the same form for a period ranging from a mere Antarmuhurt (a very short time) to a period as long as the Purvakoti (a very long time), depending on their karmic merit. They should understand this in relation to the seven births they experience in this realm. After that, there is a definite change in their motion and womb.
**[Karmabhoomi]** A human being in the Karmabhoomi can remain in the same form for a period ranging from a mere Palyopama (a very long time) to a period as long as three Palyopama, depending on their karmic merit.
**[Death]** The shortest time a human being in the Karmabhoomi can remain in the same form before death is an Antarmuhurt (this Antarmuhurt is in relation to the remaining lifespan in the Karmabhoomi). The longest time they can remain in the same form before death is a period as long as three Palyopama, which is longer than the Purvakoti (this Purvakoti is in relation to the lifespan of a human being who dies in Uttar Kuru and is reborn there).
**[Gestation]** The Purvakoti is in relation to the gestation period. The death of a fetus is prohibited.
**[Hemvat and Hairanyavat Karmabhoomi]** A human being in the Hemvat and Hairanyavat Karmabhoomi can remain in the same form for a period ranging from a mere Palyopama to a period as long as a full Palyopama, depending on their karmic merit. The shortest time they can remain in the same form before death is an Antarmuhurt. The longest time they can remain in the same form before death is a period as long as one Palyopama, which is longer than the Purvakoti.
**[Harivarsha and Ramyakavarsha Karmabhoomi]** A human being in the Harivarsha and Ramyakavarsha Karmabhoomi can remain in the same form for a period ranging from two Palyopama to a period as long as two full Palyopama, depending on their karmic merit. The shortest time they can remain in the same form before death is an Antarmuhurt (because a human being with a lifespan shorter than an Antarmuhurt cannot die). The longest time they can remain in the same form before death is a period as long as two Palyopama, which is longer than the Purvakoti.
**[Devakuru and Uttar Kuru Karmabhoomi]** A human being in the Devakuru and Uttar Kuru Karmabhoomi can remain in the same form for a period ranging from three Palyopama to a period as long as three full Palyopama, depending on their karmic merit. The shortest time they can remain in the same form before death is an Antarmuhurt. The longest time they can remain in the same form before death is a period as long as three Palyopama, which is longer than the Purvakoti.
**[Antarvipak]** A human being in the Antarvipak can remain in the same form for a period ranging from an innumerable part of a Palyopama to a period as long as an innumerable part of a full Palyopama, depending on their karmic merit. The shortest time they can remain in the same form before death is an Antarmuhurt. The longest time they can remain in the same form before death is a period as long as an innumerable part of a Palyopama, which is longer than the Purvakoti.
**[Devapurusha]** The state of the Devapurusha, as described earlier, is also their Sanchiththana (physical state). One might question how the Sanchiththana can be in one single birth when it is in relation to many births and states. This is not a fault, as the intention here is only to explain how long a Devapurusha can remain in the state of Devapurushatva without leaving it. A Devapurusha does not become a Devapurusha in the next birth after death. Therefore, it is an exaggeration to say that the state of the Devapurusha is also their Sanchiththana.
**Inter-Door 55.** **[Question]** "Sir, how long is the interval?" **[Answer]** "Just as a single moment is the time for the rising of the sun, so is the interval."