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[625] In the same way as the Uppapata (has been described), so also should the Udvartana (be described) from the Nairyikas up to the Vaimanikas, excluding the Siddhas. It is important to note that the term 'Chyavana' should be used (as an expression of respect) for the Jyotishkas and Vaimanikas. Third Interval Gate.
**Discussion:** The third Interval Gate - the continuous description of the origin and Udvartana from the Râyikas to the Siddhas - is presented in these 17 Sutras (from Sutra 606 to 625). The origin and Udvartana of the twenty-four Dandakas and the Siddhas, from the Nairyikas to the Vaimanika Devas, have been described in terms of both Interval and Continuous.
**Conclusion:** Except for the five types of Ekendriya beings, from the Prithvikaayikas to the Vanaspatikaayikas, all worldly and Siddha beings experience both Interval and Continuous origin and Udvartana. However, the Siddhas experience Interval origin but never Udvartana.
**Explanation of Interval and Continuous Origin:** To be born with an interruption, leaving some time in between, is Interval origin. To be born continuously without any interruption, with no time gap in between, is Continuous origin.
**Fourth One-Time Gate:** Description of the number of beings in the twenty-four Dandakas and the Siddhas who are born and experience Udvartana in one time period.
[626] "O Venerable One! How many Nairyikas are born in one time period?" [626] "Gautama! The minimum number is one, two, or three, and the maximum number is a countable or an uncountable number."
[627] "The same should be understood up to the seventh Naraka-Prithvi."
[628] "O Venerable One! How many Asura-Kumaras are born in one time period?"