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## Verse 38:
**It should be known that the transition of the eight-natured state occurs in four-natured and three-natured *pratigraha sthana*. The transition of the seven-natured state occurs in four-natured and three-natured *pratigraha sthana*. The transition of the six-natured state occurs in two-natured *pratigraha sthana*. The transition of the five-natured state occurs in three-natured, two-natured, and one-natured *pratigraha sthana*.**
**Explanation:**
This verse describes the *pratigraha sthana* for the transition of eight, seven, six, and five-natured states. Here's a breakdown:
* **Eight-natured state:** When the *upashamaka* with 24 natures experiences the cessation of two types of *mana*, the eight natures of *sanjvalana maya*, *lobha*, *samyagmithyatva*, and *samyaktava* transition into the four-natured *pratigraha sthana* of *maya*, *lobha*, *samyagmithyatva*, and *samyaktava*.
* **Seven-natured state:** When the *upashamaka* with 21 natures experiences the cessation of three types of *krodha*, the eight natures of three *mana*, three *maya*, and two *lobha* transition into the three-natured *pratigraha sthana* of three *sanjvalana*.
* **Six-natured state:** When the *upashamaka* with 21 natures experiences the cessation of two types of *mana*, the six natures of one *mana*, three *maya*, and two *lobha* transition into the two-natured *pratigraha sthana* of *maya* and *lobha*.
* **Five-natured state:** When the *upashamaka* with 24 natures experiences the cessation of three types of *mana*, the seven natures of three *maya*, two *lobha*, *mithyatva*, and *samyagmithyatva* transition into the four-natured *pratigraha sthana* of *maya*, *lobha*, *samyagmithyatva*, and *samyaktava*.
* **Five-natured state:** When the *upashamaka* with 21 natures experiences the cessation of all three types of *mana*, the five natures of three *maya* and two *lobha* transition into the two-natured *pratigraha sthana* of *maya* and *lobha*.
* **Five-natured state:** When the *upashamaka* with 21 natures experiences the cessation of all three types of *mana*, the five natures of three *maya* and two *lobha* transition into the one-natured *pratigraha sthana* of *lobha*.
**Note:**
* *Pratigraha sthana* refers to the state of mind where the *karma* is held.
* *Sanjvalana* refers to the burning or agitation of the *karma*.
* *Upashamaka* refers to the soul that is on the path of liberation.
* *Mana*, *maya*, *lobha*, *mithyatva*, and *samyagmithyatva* are different types of *karma*.
* *Samyaktava* refers to the state of right knowledge, right faith, and right conduct.