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This has attempted to prove that space and time are relative. / The dynamic substance, which has been called Dharma-dravya, has been called 'ether' by science. After modern research, the nature of ether has also changed a lot. Now ether has become a non-physical, non-physical element, which is very close to the concept of Dharma-dravya. Pudgala is the basic foundation of the universe, even if scientists do not consider it an independent substance, but scientists are constantly exploring new things. / It is possible that in the near future they will accept the independent existence of Pudgala and Jiva. Siddha: In the first step of a contemplation-cognition, after the cognition of the non-living, contemplation has been done regarding the cognition of the living. Two main distinctions have been made of the living being, worldly and Siddha. Those who live, who hold life, are living beings. There are two types of life-dravya-pran and bhava-pran. Five senses, three mental powers, verbal power and physical power, breathing and lifespan, these are the ten dravya-pran. / Knowledge, vision, happiness and vigor, these are the four bhava-pran. A worldly living being is endowed with both dravya and bhava pran, and Siddha living beings are endowed only with bhava pran. Those who wander in the four paths of hell, animal, human and god are worldly-accomplished. They are worldly living beings. / Those who are free from worldly wandering are non-worldly-accomplished-Siddha living beings. They have attained the state of Siddha, free from all the sorrows of birth and death. Fifteen distinctions of Siddhas have been presented here. These fifteen distinctions have been made from the point of view of time, gender, dress and situation etc. Those living beings who become Siddha after the establishment of the Tirtha are 'Tirtha Siddha'. / Those living beings who become Siddha before the establishment of the Tirtha or after the dissolution of the Tirtha are 'Atirtha Siddha'. For example, Mata Marudevi became Siddha before the establishment of the Tirtha of Bhagwan Rishabhdev. The Siddhi journey of Mata Marudevi took place before the establishment of the Tirtha. If there is a break in the rule during the interval of two Tirthankaras and during that time any living being becomes Siddha with special knowledge like jati-smara, then they are called 'Tirthavyavchhed' Siddha. Both these types of Siddha come under the category of Atirtha Siddha. Those who become Siddha by becoming Tirthankara are called 'Tirthankara Siddha'. / Ordinary Kevali are called 'Pratitirthankara Siddha'. / Those who become Siddha by becoming self-enlightened without preaching, understanding the futility of the world, are 'Swayambuddha Siddha'. In Nandiini, two types of Swayambuddha are mentioned - 'Tirthankara' and 'Tirthankara-bhinna'. Here, Swayambuddha has been taken as different from Tirthankara Swayambuddha. / Those who become Siddha by becoming enlightened by any external cause like bull, tree, cloud etc. are 'Pratyekabuddha Siddha'. Pratyekabuddha do not stay in a group-bound Gachchha. / They usually wander alone. It should be remembered here that both Swayambuddha and Pratyekabuddha do not need preaching, however, the main difference between the two is that Swayambuddha has knowledge like jati-smara etc. while Pratyekabuddha is only enlightened by external cause. / Those who become Siddha by being enlightened by a bodhi-gained Acharya are 'Buddhabodhit Siddha'. The Bhavyatmas who become Siddha in the female gender are called 'Striling Siddha'. 69. Prajnapana Sutra, Malayagiri Vriti 70. Te duviha sayambuddha-titthayara titthayara vairirita ya, iha vairitittehi ahigara. - Nandi Adhyayanachuni [27]