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Gati is a state of living beings. There are four gati / states: 1. Human State
2. Tiryanch State
3. Heaven State
4. Hell State
Narak Gati Hell State When a living being after death takes rebirth in Hell, it is said to be born in the Hell state. There are seven lands beneath the Earth known as Hell. Living beings in Hell are always unhappy as they suffer from hunger, thirst, extreme hot and cold temperature. They are low tempered and often fighting with each other.
Four States (Gati)
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Dev Gati Heaven State
When a living being after death takes rebirth in Heaven, it is said to be born in the heaven state. Heaven is believed to be present above the Earth. Heavenly beings enjoy wealth, prosperity and are sad when they part from it.
Manushya Gati
Human State
Tiryanch Gati
Tiryanch State When a living being after death takes rebirth in the body of a Tiryanch,it is said to be born in Tiryanch state. Earth, water, fire, air, trees, insects, fish, birds, reptiles,lion, other mammals are known as Tiryanch.
When a living being after death takes rebirth in the body of a human being, it is said to be born in Human state.
Before a living being dies, it decides its rebirth in any one of these four states on the basis of its deeds and conduct in the previous lifetime.
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