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The dimensional field of substances is said to be varied in quantity. Some matter exists in one region of space, while some exist in two regions. Some matter can also exist in an infinite region of limited space. Essentially, this means that the number of regions of the foundational field can be less than or equal to the number of atoms of the fundamental substance; it cannot exceed it. An atom resides in only one region of space, but a molecule can exist in one region or in two. Similarly, as the numbers increase progressively, tri-dimensional, four-dimensional, up to numbered multi-dimensional structures can exist in one region, two regions, three regions, and so on, in a limited field. The position of multi-dimensional substances does not require an infinite spatial field. Infinite multi-dimensional structures can occupy from one region to as many equal regions as there are with an infinite quantity. Similarly, substances that are infinitely dimensional can also exist in progressively increasing numbers in regions with a finite number and also in regions of infinite dimensions. Their position does not require an infinite spatial field. A largest non-structured mass made of infinitely many atoms can also exist in infinite regions of space.
According to Jain philosophy, the size of the soul is neither as vast as space nor as minute as an atom, but is considered intermediate. Although all souls have equal size concerning the number of regions, their dimensions such as length and width are not the same. Therefore, the question arises: what is the minimum and maximum foundational space of living matter? The answer is that the foundational space of a living being can range from an infinite part of space to the entire infinite space. Although space is of infinite regions, due to the infinite types of infinite numbers, it is possible to conceive of such infinite parts of space that are of quantifiable sizes but still infinite in regions. A single living being can exist in two parts. Progressively growing, ultimately, a living being can exist throughout all space. Even a very small part can be contained within that one part, meaning that one by one parts are added—meaning that living matter of small sizes can exist.
1. A structure formed from two atoms is a diatomic structure; likewise, a structure formed from three atoms is a triatomic structure, four atoms form a tetratomic structure, and so forth up to a counted number of atoms forming a counted structure; infinite atoms form an infinite structure, and an infinitely infinite atomic structure is called infinitesimal.