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## Verse 152
## Gati Marg Gana/213
The term 'Gati' is used in a metaphorical sense in relation to Siddhas in both Gatha 152 and Dhaval Purana 1, Sutra 24. However, the definition of 'Gati' provided in Gatha 146 and Dhaval Purana 1, pages 134-135, negates the concept of Siddhas having 'Gati', as Siddhas do not experience the emergence of 'Gati' karma. Dhaval Purana 1, page 134, clarifies this by stating that such a definition of 'Gati' does not lead to the contradiction of Siddhas having 'Gati', as they lack the qualities attainable through 'Sikhas' (spiritual practices). Due to the absence of 'Gati' karma emergence, the 'Gati' of Siddhas is called 'Pragati' (progress), or it can be defined as the transition from one existence to another, while the 'Gati' of Siddhas is characterized by non-transition.
Birth is the emergence of one's body-equivalent in different existences due to the influence of karma. The destruction of this body-equivalent through decay is called 'Buddhata' (wisdom). The abandonment of this body-equivalent and life force due to the exhaustion of one's lifespan is called 'Maran' (death). The desire to escape harmful substances due to the fear of suffering is called 'Bhay' (fear). The association with undesirable substances that cause distress is called 'Sanyog' (association). The loss of desirable substances that cause happiness is called 'Vयोग' (separation). The confinement of the soul caused by these experiences is called 'Dukha' (suffering). The desire for the remaining three 'Mahaar' (material possessions), 'Methun' (sexual pleasure), and 'Parigraha' (attachment) is called 'Sanjna' (perception). The 'Gati' of Siddhas is devoid of pain caused by illness, humiliation, death, imprisonment, etc., as these experiences do not arise in their state. This is because the karmas that cause these experiences have been eradicated. The Siddha state is characterized by the attainment of one's inherent qualities, such as knowledge, vision, speech, and strength, which are manifested in the form of the Siddha-equivalent. This Siddha-Gati is attained by the soul that has achieved liberation by eliminating all karmas through the 'Sanvar Nirjara' (purification process) arising from the 'Shukla Dhyan' (white meditation) after being associated with the supreme 'Ratnatraya' (three jewels). This Siddha-Gati is the state of the Siddha-Parameshthi (supreme Siddha) equivalent, achieved through the natural upward movement and attainment of the forefront of the universe.
The attainment of one's true nature, meaning being established in one's true nature with all its qualities, is called 'Siddhi' (perfection). The 'Gati' of such a perfected state is called 'Siddha Gati'. Siddha, Nishthit, Nishpann, Kritkritya, and Siddhasadhya are synonymous terms. Those who have eradicated all karmas, are free from dependence on external objects, possess infinite and unparalleled inherent happiness, are free from opposition, are free from attachments, have attained an unshakeable state, are devoid of all negative qualities, are repositories of all positive qualities, whose physical form (Atma) is slightly less than the 'Charam Sharira' (ultimate body), and reside in the forefront of the universe are called Siddhas.
The Mandalik school believes that the upward movement of the soul is its natural tendency, and therefore, they are constantly moving upwards in space without stopping anywhere. Due to the absence of karmas, there is no obstacle to this natural upward movement. The Acharyas (teachers) state that the accomplishment of a task is due to both internal and external causes. 'Dharmadravya' (spiritual substance) is the external (instrumental) cause, and the natural upward movement is the internal (material) cause. 'Dharmadravya' exists until the end of the universe. Beyond that, 'Dharmadravya' is absent. Therefore, due to the influence of the instrumental cause ('Dharmadravya'), the Siddha Bhagwan (divine Siddha) experiences upward movement.
1. "Siddha Gati is 'Agati' (non-movement) due to the absence of 'Gati' karma emergence. Alternatively, 'Gati' is the transition from one existence to another, while 'Siddha Gati' is 'Pragati' (progress). (Dhaval Purana 7, page 6).
2. "This becomes the Siddha-Parameshthi equivalent." Commentary by Shrimad Abhay Chandrasari on Siddhanta Chakravarti.
3. Dhaval Purana 1, page 203.
4. Dhaval Purana 1, page 200.
5. "Due to the absence of 'Dharmadravya'." (Tattvartha Sutra Prakarana 10, Sutra).