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The text discusses the concept of *leshya* (karmic tendencies) in relation to *dravya* (substance) and *pradesh* (space). The fifth *uddeshaka* (chapter) states that a *leshya* does not transform into another *leshya* in terms of the *dev* (heavenly beings) and *narak* (hellish beings). The sixth *uddeshaka* contemplates the *leshya* of humans in various realms. It is important to remember that the *leshya* of parents does not necessarily determine the *leshya* of their children. A being receives a *leshya* and after the *antam hart* (final lifespan) is over, and the *antar mahart* (remaining lifespan) remains, the being takes birth in the next world. This is because at the time of death, the *leshya* of the next birth must be present, and at the time of birth, the *leshya* must remain until the *antar mahart* is over. The being is born in the same *leshya* in which it died. The 70th *Uttaraadhyayana* (text) describes the types of *adhyavasaya* (resolutions) of beings with different *leshyas*. The *Bhagawti* (text) differentiates the *dravya* (substance) and *bhav* (state) of *leshyas*. Although the *leshya* section of the *Prajnapan* (text) is extensive, it lacks definitions and descriptions of *dravya*, *bhav*, etc. Regarding this deficiency, *Pagam Prabhavak* Punyavijayji Maharaj believes that it is a sign of the text's antiquity. The 18th chapter of the *Prajnapan* is called *Kayasthiti* (state of the body). It contemplates how long both the *jiva* (soul) and *ajiva* (non-soul) remain in their respective states. The difference between the fourth chapter (*Sthitipad*) and this chapter is that the *Sthitipad* considers the lifespan of beings in 24 *dandakas* (periods) in relation to one birth, while this chapter considers the total lifespan of all births in a continuous cycle where a being is reborn in the same state after death. It also considers the duration of *ajiva* substances like *dharmaastikaya*, *adharmaastikaya*, *pudgalastikaya*, etc., which are known as *kaya* (body). The chapter describes *kayasthiti* in relation to *jiva*, *mati* (mind), *indriya* (senses), *kaya* (body), *yoga* (union), *ved* (knowledge), *kashaya* (passions), *leshya* (karmic tendencies), *samyaktv* (right faith), *gyan* (knowledge), *darshan* (perception), *sanyat* (self-control), *upayog* (use), *prahar* (food), *bhashak* (speech), *paritt* (protection), *paryapt* (sufficiency), *sukshma* (subtle), *sanjni* (consciousness), *bhav* (state of being), *asti* (existence), *charim* (final). The *kayasthiti* of plants is described as "asankhejjya poggal pariyatta," meaning that no plant being can remain in the plant form for an infinite time. It implies that the being must have experienced other births besides the plant form. This clarifies that the concept of *vyavahar rashi* (practical amount) and *avyavahar rashi* (impractical amount) did not exist during the time of Acharya Shyam, the author of the *Prajnapan*. The concept of *vyavahar rashi* and *avyavahar rashi* emerged during the philosophical era. This is why the commentary on the *Prajnapan* differentiates between *vyavahar rashi* and *avyavahar rashi* in relation to plants and describes the nature of beings in *nigoda* (hell). The commentary mentions that the *jiva* of Mata Marudevi was in the plant form for an infinite time. This chapter discusses many important topics. The commentator Malayagiri has clarified many points in the commentary that were implied in the original text. 170. *Jallesaai Dambai Ayiitta Kal Karei, Tallesesu Uvvajjai* / 171. *Prajnapan Tika Patra 379 / 385 [ 53 ]*