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## Verse 151
## Gati Margna/211
Those who praise the five supreme beings, who are always happy with the objects of the five senses, whose bodies are radiant and luminous with beauty, grace, splendor, and youth, are the Deva (divine beings).
**Suffering among Devas:** The four types of Devas experience great suffering in different ways. They experience mental anguish when they see the powers and wealth (Vibhuti) of the Devas like Indra, Samanika, Trayastrishat, and other great Siddhi-holders. These Devas, who possess great Siddhis, suffer from the thirst for the pleasures of the five senses and from the separation from their beloved celestial wives and other objects of affection. How can the happiness of those beings who are dependent on the touch and other objects of the five senses be fulfilled? It cannot be. Due to the lack of fulfillment, the thirst for enjoyment remains constant, causing them to be perpetually unhappy. Although Devas rarely experience physical suffering because they have subtle bodies, they do experience mental suffering. Mental suffering is far more intense than physical suffering. Those who experience mental suffering or anxiety find even pleasurable objects and enjoyable things to be painful. The happiness of the Devas is dependent on the beautiful objects like the celestial wives, their powers, and other attractive things. Even this object-based happiness becomes a cause of suffering in the future due to the connection with the change in substance (Dravyantara), because the celestial wives have different levels of Leshya, lifespan, and strength compared to the Devas. Therefore, these celestial wives become a source of suffering in the future. Similarly, the desired objects that were previously pleasurable also become a cause of suffering when they do not turn out as desired.
"Even in this vast and expansive world, suffering is the only reality. Who can find happiness in this ocean of suffering? If one truly examines this reality, how can anyone find happiness in this meaningless world where even the Devas are unhappy?" This means that all beings are subject to suffering.
**Types of Devas:** There are four categories of Devas: Bhavanavasi, Vyantara, Jyotishi, and Vaimanika. Those who reside in palaces are called Bhavanavasi. There are ten types of Bhavanavasi Devas: Asura Kumar, Naga Kumar, Vidyut Kumar, Suparna Kumar, Agni Kumar, Bata Kumar, Stanit Kumar, Udhadhik Kumar, Dvip Kumar, and Div Kumar. They are all called Kumar because their dress, weapons, places, vehicles, and games are similar to those of Kumaras. The palaces of the Asuras are located in the earth's region rich in mud (Panka Bahul), while the palaces of the other nine types of Bhavanavasi Devas are located in the earth's region rich in sand (Khar Bhaga). Those who reside in various countries are called Vyantara Devas. There are eight types of Vyantara Devas: Kinnara, Kimpurusha, Mahoraga, Gandharva, Yaksha, Rakshasa, Bhut, and Pishacha. The residences of seven types of Vyantara Devas are located in the earth's region rich in sand (Khar Bhaga), while the residences of the Rakshasas are located in the earth's region rich in mud (Panka Bahul). Those who are associated with the celestial sphere are called Jyotishi Devas. There are five types of Jyotishi Devas: Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Graha (Planets), Nakshatra (Stars), and Prakik (Comets).
1. Commentary by Siddhanta Chakravarti Shrimati Abhaychandra Suri.
2. Swamitekeyanuprekshantaargat Me 69.
3. Pra. Pu. 1, Page 336.
4. Swamikartikeyanupreksha Sansar Bhavana (T. Su. Pra. 4, Su. 1).
5. "Devaschatursikaayah"
6. Sarvarth Siddhi 4/10.
7. Sarvarth Siddhi 4/11.
## Sansar Bhavana Gatha 58