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## The Sutra Kritanga Sutra
**Verse 4:**
**"In the upward, downward, and horizontal directions, in all the directions, those who tremble, those who are stationary, and those who are living beings, the wise one, considering them as both eternal and non-eternal, like a lamp, illuminates the Dharma, the right path."**
**Translation:**
The wise one, the omniscient Lord Mahavira, considered all beings, those who tremble (mobile beings), those who are stationary (immobile beings), and those who are living beings, in all directions, both in the upward, downward, and horizontal directions, as both eternal and non-eternal. Like a lamp, he illuminated the Dharma, the right path, for all beings.
**Commentary:**
In this verse, the Sutra Kritanga Sutra describes the omniscience of Lord Mahavira and his ability to see the true nature of all beings. He understands that all beings are both eternal and non-eternal, and he uses this knowledge to illuminate the Dharma, the right path, for all beings.
The commentary explains that the "trembling" beings are those who have a body and can move, while the "stationary" beings are those who are rooted in the earth, such as plants. The "living beings" are all those who have life, including both mobile and immobile beings.
The commentary also explains that Lord Mahavira's knowledge is like a lamp, illuminating the Dharma for all beings. This means that his knowledge is not limited to a select few, but is available to all who are willing to learn.
The commentary concludes by stating that Lord Mahavira's purpose in illuminating the Dharma is not to gain praise or honor, but to benefit all beings. He is a true compassionate being who wants to help all beings achieve liberation from suffering.