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A.V.16.1
It is possible due to the capacity of expansion and contraction of the soul, like light.
Q.V.16.2
A.V.16.2
What is the size of the empirical soul due to the capacity of expansion and contraction? The empirical soul is of the size of the body it owns according to this capacity of expansion and contraction.
Q.V.16.3 A.V.16.3
What is the meaning of samh ra? It means contraction.
Q.V.16.4 A.V.16.4
What is the meaning of visarpa? It means expansion.
Q.V.16.5 A.V.16.5
Where does contraction and expansion take place? It takes place in the space-points.
Q.V.16.6 A.V.16.6
What is meant by j va-space point? The space point which expands and contracts is called j va-space point or space point with consciousness.
Q.V.16.7
A.V.16.7
Due to the inter mingling/ penetration of space-points of substances like medium of motion etc, why don't they become one i.e. non distinguishable? The special characteristic of the substances called permanence which implies that the substances never leave their nature make them separate even though they inter penetrate each other closely and hence don't become non-distinguishable.
Q.V.16.8
Is contraction and Is contraction and expansion nature of the soul or is it an attribute of k rmika bondage? Contraction expansion is not the nature of the sol. It is an attribute of the name karma associated with the soul.
A.V.16.8
Q.V.16.9 A.V.16.9
Do siddhas have expansion and contraction? If not, why not? No, as they (siddhas) is free from body-making karma. Contraction and expansion is an attribute of karma and not of the soul.
xfr&fLFKR; 1 xqkS /kek/ket ki dkj% V.17 Gati-sthityupagrahau dharm dharmayorupak rah
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xfr vkg flfkfr ea fufelk gkuk;g Øe'k% /kel vkj v/kel nd; dk mi dkj
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Meaning:
The functions of the media of motion and rest are to assist motion and rest respectively.
Q.V.17.1 A.V.17.1
TL
What is the function or benefit of medium of motion (dharma)? The function of the medium of motion is to support / assist in the motion of moving objects (living beings and matter).
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