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[The First Understanding of the Term "Tras"] [25 It is noteworthy here that in the Pragama, Tejaskaaya and Vayukaaya have been considered under the category of Tras. In the same Jivaabhigamsutra, it is further stated that - "Tras are of three types: Tejaskaaya, Vayukaaya and Audarik Tras beings." In the Tattvarthsutra also, it is said that "Tejovaayudvindraadiyashcha Trasah". / 2 Elsewhere, they have been called "Sthavar". The consistency of these two types of statements should be understood as follows - There are two types of interpretations regarding living beings. In the first interpretation, those beings who can move from one place to another with intention and understanding, and who have the emergence of Asanama Karma, are called Tras beings, and in this interpretation, Dwindraadi beings come under the category of Tras, not Tejas and Vayu. In the second interpretation, those beings who move upwards or sideways with or without intention, are called Tras. According to this explanation and interpretation, Tejas and Vayu move upwards or sideways, therefore they are Tras. Such Tras beings have been called "Gatitras". The implication is that when only the interpretation of motion is considered, then Tejas and Vayu are counted among Tras. / But when the interpretation of the emergence of Sthavar Nama Karma is considered, then they are counted among Sthavar. Tejas and Vayu do not have the emergence of Asanama Karma, but they have the emergence of Sthavar Nama Karma. Therefore, the consistency of both types of statements should be understood from the difference in interpretation. Sthavar - "Tishthantityevamshila: Sthavarah" / Those who are unable to leave that place even when they are burnt by heat, etc., and remain there; such beings are called Sthavar. Here, three types of Sthavar beings have been mentioned - 1. Prithvikaaya 2. Apkaaya and 3. Vanaspatikaaya / Generally, five types of Sthavar are counted. Tejas and Vayu are also considered Sthavar due to the emergence of Sthavar Nama Karma. But here, due to the interpretation of Gatitras, only three types of Sthavar beings have been mentioned by counting Tejas and Vayu among Tras. The same has been said in the Tattvarthsutra - "Prithivyambubanaspatiyah Sthavarah" / / 1. Prithvikaaya - Those beings whose body is earth, are Prithvikaayik. / Those who consider the earth as a deity, this statement refutes them. The earth is not a single living being, but a community of countless living beings. As it is said in the Agama - the earth is said to be "Sachitt", it has many separate living beings. / 2. Apkaaya - Those beings whose body is water, are Apkaayik beings. / 3. Vanaspatikaaya - Those beings whose body is a plant, are Vanaspatikaayik beings. 1. Tasa Tiviha Pannaatta Tan Jaha Teukaaiyaa, Vaaukaaiyaa Porala Tasa Paana. - Jivaabhi. Sutra 16 2. Tattvarth. A. 2, Sutra 14 3. Tattvarthsutra Adhyaya 2, Sutra 13