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## The Adi Purana: Translation of Verses 103-110
**103.** Jiva, Praani, Jantu, Kshetrajna, Purusha, Pumaan, Atma, Antaratma, Gna, and Gnaani are all synonyms for the Jiva.
**104.** Since this Jiva is alive in the present, was alive in the past, and will continue to live in countless births in the future, it is called Jiva. The Siddha Bhagwan was also alive in his previous births, therefore he is also called Jiva.
**105.** The five senses, three powers, lifespan, and breath - these ten Pranas are present in this Jiva, therefore it is called Praani. It takes birth repeatedly in countless births, therefore it is called Jantu. Its nature is called Kshetra, and it knows this, therefore it is also called Kshetrajna.
**106.** Purusha is defined as one who dwells in good and pleasurable experiences. He purifies his Atma, therefore he is also called Pumaan.
**107.** This Jiva continuously moves through various states like Naraka and Narka, therefore it is called Atma. It is also called Antaratma because it is within the eight Karmas like Gnanavarana.
**108.** This Jiva is endowed with the quality of Gnan, therefore it is called Gna. For the same reason, it is also called Gnaani. Thus, this Jiva can be known through the above-mentioned synonyms and other similar words.
**109.** This Jiva is eternal, but its states like Naraka and Narka are different. Just as clay is eternal, but its creation and destruction occur in relation to its states, similarly, this Jiva is eternal, but its creation and destruction occur in relation to its states. The meaning is that in relation to the general nature of Dravyatva, the Jiva Dravya is eternal, and in relation to its states, it is impermanent. Considering both aspects together, this Jiva is in the form of creation, destruction, and permanence.
**110.** Those who do not know the nature of the Atma, as described above, are misguided. They hold different opinions and argue with each other.