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[Fifth Special Point (Synonyms)] [437 [3] "O Venerable One! How many synonyms are there for the middle-depth (madhyama avagaha) pudgalas?" [555-3] "Gautama! (There are) infinite synonyms." [Q] "O Venerable One! Why is it said that there are infinite synonyms for the middle-depth pudgalas?" [A] "Gautama! One middle-depth pudgala is equal to another middle-depth pudgala in terms of substance. It is six-fold in terms of regions, four-fold in terms of depth, four-fold in terms of state, and six-fold in terms of synonyms of color, etc., and eight touches." [556-1] "O Venerable One! How many synonyms are there for the inferior-state (jaghanya sthiti) pudgalas?" [556-1] "Gautama! (There are) infinite synonyms." [Q] "O Venerable One! Why is it said that there are infinite synonyms for the inferior-state pudgalas?" [A] "Gautama! One inferior-state pudgala is equal to another inferior-state pudgala in terms of substance. It is six-fold in terms of regions, four-fold in terms of depth, equal in terms of state, and six-fold in terms of synonyms of color, etc., and eight touches." [556-2] "The same can be said for the superior-state (utkrista sthiti) pudgalas."