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**The Prajñapanasutra states that both the Knower (Jñānī) and the Knower of the Scriptures (Śruta-jñānī) are privileged, because even those sentient beings, animals, and humans who do not possess Avadhi-jñāna (Clairvoyance) can still attain Abhinibodhik-jñāna (Intuitive Knowledge) and Śruta-jñāna (Scriptural Knowledge). The reason for equating these two types of knowledge is that they are mutually interdependent. The Kevala-jñānī (Omniscient) is infinitely superior to both these Knowers, because the Siddhas (Liberated Souls) are Kevala-jñānī and they are infinite. In terms of Prajñāna (Wisdom), the Vibhangajñānī (Knower of Differentiation) is the least numerous, because Vibhangajñāna (Differentiated Knowledge) is only possessed by the Mithyādrṣṭi (False Viewers), Nairyāyikas (Materialists), Devas (Gods), and some animals and humans. Compared to Vibhangajñāna, both Mati-ajñāna (Knowledge based on Perception) and Śruta-ajñāna are infinitely superior, because even the Vanaspatikāyika (Plant-bodied) beings are Mati-ajñānī and Śruta-ajñānī, and they are infinite. In their own sphere, Mati-ajñānī and Śruta-ajñānī are equal, because these two types of ignorance are mutually interdependent. Collectively, the Knower and the Knower of the Scriptures are the least numerous among the Manahparyavajñānī (Knowers of the Mind). The relative abundance of those beyond them should be understood in the same way as explained earlier. The Vibhangajñānī beings are countless times more numerous than the Mati-Śruta-jñānī beings, because the Mithyādrṣṭi beings are countless times more numerous than the Samyagdṛṣṭi (Right Viewers) in the Deva-gati (Heavenly Realm) and Manusya-gati (Human Realm). And since the Samyagdṛṣṭi beings in the Deva-gati and Naraka-gati (Hellish Realm) are Avadhi-jñānī and the Mithyādrṣṭi beings are Vibhangajñānī, the Vibhangajñānī are countless times more numerous than them. The Kevala-jñānī are infinitely superior to them, because the Siddhas are infinite. The Mati-ajñānī and Śruta-ajñānī are infinitely superior to them, because the Mati-Śruta-ajñānī include even the Vanaspatikāyika beings, and they are infinitely more numerous than the Siddhas. In their own sphere, these two types of ignorance are equal. Eleventh Gate of Vision: Relative Abundance of Beings in Terms of Vision. 260. "O Venerable One! Among these beings who possess Cakṣudarśana (Visual Perception), Acākṣudarśana (Non-Visual Perception), Avadhi-darśana (Clairvoyance), and Kevala-darśana (Omniscience), which are fewer, which are more, which are equal, and which are superior?" "Gautama! 1. The Avadhi-darśana beings are the fewest, 2. (Compared to them) the Cakṣudarśana beings are countless times more numerous, 3. (Compared to them) the Kevala-darśana beings are infinitely more numerous, (and compared to them) 4. the Acākṣudarśana beings are infinitely more numerous!" _ Eleventh (Vision) Gate // 11 // **Explanation:** Eleventh Gate of Vision: Relative Abundance of Beings in Terms of Vision - This sūtra (260) discusses the relative abundance of beings in terms of the four types of vision. 1. "Where there is Mati-jñāna (Knowledge based on Perception), there is Śruta-jñāna (Scriptural Knowledge), and where there is Śruta-jñāna, there is Mati-jñāna." 2. "Where there is Mati-ajñāna (Ignorance based on Perception), there is Śruta-ajñāna (Ignorance based on Scriptures), and where there is Śruta-ajñāna, there is Mati-ajñāna." - Prajñapana. Malaya. Vṛtti, Folio 137 3. Prajñapana-sūtra Malaya. Vṛtti, Folio 137