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Sarasvati was speaking without any desire to speak. This is appropriate because the powers of great men, born of yoga, are inconceivable. No one can contemplate their dominion. ||8||
O Ayushman, listen to the essence of the truth, which will be explained in order. Listen to the Jivas, Pudgalas, Dharmas, Adharmas, Akasha, and Kala, along with their distinctions and synonyms. ||45||
The true nature of Jivas and other substances is called Tattva. This Tattva is the limb, i.e., the cause of right knowledge, and it is also the limb of liberation for Jivas. ||86||
That Tattva is of one kind in general, and of two kinds due to the distinction of Jiva and Ajivas. It is also said to be of three kinds due to the distinction of liberated Jivas, non-liberated Jivas, and Ajivas. ||87||
Non-liberated Jivas are considered to be of two kinds: Bhavyas and Abhavyas. Therefore, liberated Jivas, Bhavyas, Abhavyas, and Ajivas are considered to be four kinds of Tattva. ||88||
Or, there are two kinds of Jivas: liberated and non-liberated. Similarly, there are two kinds of Ajivas: Murtik and Amurtik. Combining both, four kinds of Tattva are also established. ||89||
That Tattva is also remembered to be of five kinds due to the distinction of five Astikayas. These five Astikayas are: Jiva Astikaya, Pudgala Astikaya, Akasha Astikaya, Dharma Astikaya, and Adharma Astikaya, along with their synonyms. ||90||
When Kala is added to these five Astikayas, there are six kinds of Tattva. Thus, for those who desire to know in detail, the Tattva can have infinite distinctions. ||91||
Jiva is characterized by consciousness. It is eternal and imperishable. It is the knower, the seer, the doer, and the enjoyer. It is equal to the size of the body. ||92||
It is endowed with many qualities. Its nature is to ascend after the complete destruction of karma. It is capable of transformation and dissolution, like a lamp. ||93||