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[First Explanation Chapter] [49] The Karanja (Pongamia pinnata) tree has six seeds in its fruit. The Punnaga (Calophyllum inophyllum) tree has many seeds in its fruit. // 15 // All these trees have countless living beings in their roots, stems, bark, branches, and buds. Each leaf has one living being. The flowers have many living beings. The fruits have many seeds. This is the description of the Punnaga tree. // 15 // [40 Q] What are the characteristics of trees that have one seed in each fruit? [40 A] There are many types of trees that have one seed in each fruit. They are as follows: [Verse] Neem, Mango, Jamun, Koshamb (wild mango), Saal, Ankoll (walnut or pistachio tree), Pilu, Selu (Lissoda), Sallki (elephant's favorite), Mochki, Maluk, Bakul (Moulusari), Palash (Khakhra or Dhak), Karanja (Naktmal). // 13 // Putrajeevaka (Pitauzhiya), Arista (Aritha), Bibhitaka (Baheda), Harad or Jiyapota, Bhallatak (Bhilawa), Umbebharia, Khirani (Khirni), Dhataki, and Priyal. // 14 // Putik (Neem-Nimboli), Karaj, Slakshna (or Plaksh) and Shishpa, Asan and Punnaga (Nagakesar), Nagavriksh, Shripurni, and Ashoka. (These are all trees with one seed in each fruit.) Similarly, all other trees that grow in different countries and have one seed in each fruit should be considered as trees with one seed in each fruit. // 15 // The roots of these trees have countless living beings, as do their stems, bark, branches, and buds. However, each leaf has only one living being. Their fruits have one seed each. This is the description of the trees with one seed in each fruit. // 41. [41 Q] What are the characteristics of trees that have many seeds in each fruit?