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The higher realms have fewer beings than the lower ones. The Saudharma realm has the most, while the Anuttara realms have the least. However, below the human realm (Tiryanchlok) are the Bhavanvasi Devas. Their number is greater than that of the Saudharma Devas. Above them, the Vyantara Devas are even more numerous, and above them, the Jyotishkas are even more numerous than the Vyantaras. Humans have the least number. Therefore, it is natural to consider this existence rare. The fewer the senses, the greater the number of beings. Or, we can say that the number of undeveloped beings is greater than that of developed beings. From time immemorial, the number of Siddha beings who have attained perfection is less than that of the Ekendriya beings. The number of worldly beings always remains greater than that of the Siddhas. Therefore, this realm will never be devoid of worldly beings, because the numbers given in this verse are constant and unchanging. These are the Dhruva numbers. The seventh hell has the fewest Naraka beings compared to other hells, and similarly, the Anuttara Devalok has the fewest beings compared to other Devaloks. This suggests that just as it is difficult to be extremely virtuous, it is also difficult to be extremely sinful. According to the gradual development of beings, the lowest category of beings are Ekendriya. From among the Ekendriya, beings gradually progress and develop. The number of Ekendriya and Siddhas reaches infinity. Prabhavyas are also infinite, and overall, the number of worldly beings is greater than that of Siddhas. This is perfectly logical because in the future, in the Anagatakala, some of the worldly beings will become Siddhas. Therefore, if they were fewer, we would have to assume that the world would become empty. From Ekendriya to Panchendriya, the number of beings decreases gradually. This order remains constant in the Aparayapta beings, but in the Paryapta state, it appears reversed. Why this happens is a matter for contemplation and investigation by the wise. The fourth verse discusses the state of beings, i.e., the Prayu. This verse considers the duration of the state of beings in their Naraka and other forms. Because this verse discusses the duration of their state, it is called the "Sthiti" verse. The Jiva dravya is eternal, but the various forms, Paryayas, and births it takes are impermanent. Therefore, Paryayas are bound to perish. Therefore, it is necessary to consider their state. This is done in the present verse. The verse considers the duration of the lowest and highest lifespans in two ways, focusing only on worldly beings and their distinctions. Siddhas are "Sadiyaa Apjjavassita," meaning they have infinite lifespans, so their lifespan is not considered. The state of the Paryayas of the Ajiv dravya is also not considered here. Because they cannot be confined to a limited time like the lifespan of a Jiva, it is natural to omit them. The present verse first gives a general description of the lifespan of beings based on their common distinctions. Later, it gives a description of their Aparayapta and Paryapta distinctions. For example, first, it describes the lifespan of a general Naraka being, and then it describes the lifespan of a Naraka being [38]