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Gommatasara Karmakanda-8
**Regarding the Knowledge Path**
The three types of knowledge, namely, Kumati-Kushruta and Kuavadhi, have 117 binding natures, as the Tirthankaras and Aharakas do not have any binding. There are two Gunasthanas. In the Mithyatva Gunasthana, there are 16 natures of Vyuchchitti, 115 natures of Bandha, and zero natures of Abandha. In the Sasadan Gunasthana, there are 25 natures of Vyuchchitti, 101 natures of Bandha, and 16 natures of Abandha.
**Doubt:**
Even though both Kumati and Kushruta are ignorance for Mithyadrishti Jivas, because Mithyatva Karma arises there, but Mithyatva does not arise in the Sasadan Gunasthana. Therefore, how can Kumati and Kushruta ignorance be possible in the Sasadan Gunasthana?
**Resolution:**
"The Vidhyatva is called the Svadhan Vidhata Abhinivesha, and it arises from the opposite Abhinivesha, Mithyatva, and Ananta Anubandhi. Since Ananta Anubandhi arises in the Sasadan Gunasthana, these two types of ignorance, Kumati and Kushruta, are found there."
Even Asanjeejis have Kushruta knowledge, because the tendency towards the welfare of plant-bodied Jivas without a mind and the avoidance of harm is seen.
**Regarding the Binding and Non-Binding of Kumati, Kushruta, and Kuavadhi Knowledge**
Binding natures: 117. Gunasthana: 21.
| Gunasthana | Bandha | Abandha | Vyuchchitti | Special Mithyatva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mithyatva | 117 | 0 | 16 | 16 (as per Gunasthana) |
| Sasadan | 101 | 16 | 25 | 25 (as per Gunasthana) |
In Mati Jnana, Shruta Jnana, and Avadhi Jnana, there are 79 binding natures, because the 16 natures of Mithyatva and 25 natures of Sasadan are absent due to their Vyuchchitti.
**Gunasthanas:**
There are 9 Gunasthanas, from Asanyata to Kshina Kshaya.
| Gunasthana | Vyuchchitti | Bandha | Abandha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asanyata | 10 | 77 | 2 |
| Deshasanyata | 4 | 67 | 12 |
| Pramatta | 6 | 63 | 16 |
1. Dh. Pu. 1, Sutra 116's commentary.
2. Dh. Pu. 1, Sutra 116's commentary.