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[244] The liberated souls (Siddhas) are infinitely more numerous than the living beings. Among the living beings, those with blue karma (Neelaleshya) are more numerous than those with pigeon-colored karma (Kapoteleshya), because the beings with blue karma are more abundant than those with pigeon-colored karma. Those with black karma (Krishna leshya) are more numerous than those with blue karma, because they are the most abundant. Compared to them, the beings with karma in general (Seleshya) are more numerous, because all the beings with karma, including those with blue karma, etc., are included in the category of Seleshya. Ninth Gate of Vision (Samyaktva): The relative abundance of beings in terms of the three visions 256. "Bhante! Among the living beings, which are more numerous, which are fewer, which are equal, and which are more special, in terms of those with right vision (Samyaktva), wrong vision (Mithyatva), and mixed vision (Samyagmithyatva)?" "Gotama! 1. The beings with mixed vision (Samyagmithyatva) are the fewest, 2. (compared to them) the beings with right vision (Samyaktva) are infinitely more numerous, and 3. (compared to them) the beings with wrong vision (Mithyatva) are infinitely more numerous." Ninth Gate of Vision // 6 // Discussion - Ninth Gate of Vision: The relative abundance of beings in terms of the three visions - This sutra (256) discusses the relative abundance of beings in terms of right vision (Samyaktva), wrong vision (Mithyatva), and mixed vision (Samyagmithyatva). The beings with mixed vision (Samyagmithyatva) are the fewest, because the duration of the result of mixed vision is only a moment (antarmuhurta), and therefore, due to its very short duration, they are found in small numbers at the time of the question. Compared to them, the beings with right vision (Samyaktva) are infinitely more numerous, because the Siddhas are infinite, and they are included only among the beings with right vision. Compared to the beings with right vision (Samyaktva), the beings with wrong vision (Mithyatva) are infinitely more numerous, because the beings with plant-like bodies (Vanaspatikayika), etc., are infinitely more numerous than the Siddhas, and the beings with plant-like bodies are only those with wrong vision. Tenth Gate of Knowledge: The relative abundance of beings in terms of knowledge and wisdom 257. "Bhante! Among the living beings, which are more numerous, which are fewer, which are equal, and which are more special, in terms of those with knowledge of the past (Prabhinibodha), those with knowledge of the present (Sutana), those with knowledge of the future (Prohina), those with knowledge of the mind (Manaprajna), and those with perfect knowledge (Kevala)?" "Gotama! 1. The beings with knowledge of the mind (Manaprajna) are the fewest, 2. (compared to them) the beings with knowledge of the future (Prohina) are countless times more numerous, 3. (compared to them) the beings with knowledge of the past (Prabhinibodha) and those with knowledge of the present (Sutana) are equal and more special, and 4. (compared to them) the beings with perfect knowledge (Kevala) are infinitely more numerous." 1. (a) Prajnapanasutra Malay. Vritti, page 135-136 (b) ....."The beings in the lower realms (Gabhavakkantiyatrikhajonia) are countless times more numerous than the beings in the higher realms (Trikhajonia), and the beings in the higher realms are countless times more numerous than the beings in the lower realms. The beings in the lower realms (Gabhavatiyatrikhajonia) are countless times more numerous than the beings in the higher realms (Teulesa), and the beings in the higher realms are countless times more numerous than the beings in the lower realms." Prajnapanasutra Mahadantak (M. V. p. 136) 2. Prajnapanasutra Malay. Vritti, page 137