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## Translation:
**Ganadhara Gautama, renowned for his exceptional achievements like "Sarvaaksharasannipaati" and "Sanbhinna Shrotolābhi," could describe countless past lives when asked. Why would such a knowledgeable soul like Lord Gautama ask simple questions? Three explanations have been offered to address this curiosity.**
**Firstly, Lord Gautama knew everything and shared his knowledge with his disciples. However, to instill faith in his disciples, he would ask questions to receive answers from the Lord.**
**Secondly, the "Dvadaśāṅgī" and other scriptures contain numerous instances of Ganadharas asking questions and the Lord providing answers. Therefore, the author of the sutras has structured the sutras in this format.**
**Thirdly, even though there were fourteen "Pūrva-dharas" before him, Lord Gautama was still a "Chhadmastha" (one who conceals his knowledge). Even a "Chhadmastha" might have some "Anabhoga" (non-utilization) of knowledge. Therefore, it is appropriate for him to ask questions to confirm the truth and receive the Lord's validation.**
**Lord Gautama asked, "O Supremely Blessed One! How many bodies do the subtle earth-bodied beings have?"**
**Lord Mahavira, addressing Gautama Swami with the renowned "Gautama" lineage, responded in a way that filled Gautama Swami's mind with joy and delight.**
**It is a psychological fact that mentioning the extraordinary qualities of an inquirer inspires them to understand the subject matter better.**
**1. Body-Gate: The Lord said, "The subtle earth-bodied beings have three bodies: Audārika, Tanjas, and Kārmaṇa."**
**Generally, there are five bodies: 1. Audārika, 2. Vaikriya, 3. Prāhārak, 4. Tejas, and 5. Kārmaṇa. Audārika, meaning "Udar" (generous) or "Pradhan" (principal), is made up of the finest "Pudgalas" (particles). It should be understood in comparison to the bodies of Tirthankaras and Ganadharas.**
**Compared to the bodies of Tirthankaras and Ganadharas, the bodies of the "Anuttara Vimāna" (highest celestial beings) are infinitely superior.**
**Alternatively, "Udar" means "Brihat" (large). It is called "Audārika" because it is larger than the other bodies. The Audārika body is a few thousand "Yojanas" (a unit of distance) in size.**
**This is in comparison to the "Brihattar" (innate) "Bhavadhāraniya" (earth-bound) "Vaikriya" body.**
**Otherwise, the "Uttara Vaikriya" (higher Vaikriya) body can be a million "Yojanas" in size.**
**1. "Sankaatīte vi bhave sāhai jamba paro u puchchhezja / Na ya ṇam aṇāiseesī viyāṇai es chhaumatyō."**
**2. "Nahi nāmanābhōgaśchhadmasthasyēha kasyachinnāsti / Shānāvaraṇīyaṁ hi jñānāvaraṇaprakṛti karma."**