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Q.III.39.6
What is the minimum span of time for the state of the body of human and subhuman beings? It is the same as the state of existence for both of them.
A.III.39.6
Q.III.39.7
A.III.39.7
What is the maximum span of time for the state of body of human beings? The maximum life span for the state of the human body is purva-kot less three palyas.
Q.III.39.8
A.III.39.8
What is the maximum span of time for state of body of sub human beings? It is infinite time which is equal to innumerable matter whirling around (pudgala par vartana).
Q.III.39.9 A.III.39.9
Why the word ca has been used in the aphorism? It is used to tell about life and its state (bhava).
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