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## 116/Go. Sa. Jivakanda
## Verse 16
The effort of a Tattvavedi, such as tapas and yoga, is directed towards a moksha that destroys its own inherent qualities, which is a moksha with undesirable results. In other words, Tattvavedis do not strive for such a moksha with undesirable results. Moksha does not destroy inherent qualities; rather, it allows inherent qualities to manifest.
While theists consider the Supreme Being to be eternally liberated, they also consider it the creator of the universe. To refute this, the term "Kivkiccha" is used, meaning that the Supreme Being is already accomplished. The Supreme Being, knowing and seeing all the lokas and alokas, their infinite substances, qualities, and permutations, experiencing infinite bliss, and possessing infinite power, destroys all impurities and shines brightly on the peak of the lokas like a pure gem reflecting light. Due to the absence of purpose, and because of the destruction of karma and related practices, the Supreme Being does not engage in any external actions. The creation, destruction, and maintenance of the universe happen naturally through the support of the principle of "Nimittakara Palaya." For discerning and intelligent individuals, the statement "The Supreme Being is the creator" appears inappropriate. Even in logic, the creation of the universe by God, or the theory of creationism, has been refuted. These logical arguments also support this view. Therefore, the Supreme Being is not the creator of the universe.
The Mandali-Varshanikas believe that the Supreme Being has an upward-moving nature and, because there is no obstacle, it continues to move upwards. To refute this, the term "Loyaggarigavasiigo," meaning "residing at the forefront of the lokas," is used. The cooperative cause for the movement of jivas and pudgalas is the Dharma-dravya. The jivas and pudgalas move within the area occupied by the Dharma-astikaya, and there is no movement beyond that area. The loka is also limited to that extent. The cause for the cessation of movement, the Adharma-astikaya, also remains within the same area. Therefore, the Supreme Being, devoid of all karma, due to its upward-moving nature, moves upwards to the forefront of the lokas and remains there. This is because the cooperative cause for movement, the Dharma-astikaya, is absent beyond the forefront of the lokas, preventing further movement. Otherwise, if the Dharma-astikaya were to influence the movement, and if the cooperative cause for movement were to be all-pervasive, then all jivas and pudgalas would move throughout the entire space, leading to the absence of a distinction between lokas and alokas. However, this is not the case, as the distinction between lokas and alokas is universally accepted. Thus, the Supreme Being's residence at the forefront of the lokas is established.
**Question:** What is the difference between Siddhas and Arihantas?
**Answer:** Siddhas destroy the eight karmas, while Arihantas destroy the four ghatiya karmas. This is the difference between them.
**Question:** When the four ghatiya karmas are destroyed, all the qualities of the Arihanta's soul manifest. Therefore, is there no difference in qualities between Siddhas and Arihanta Parameshthis?
**Answer:** This specific meaning is based on the commentary of Shrimad Abhaychandra Suri, the Siddhanta Chakravarti.