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Gommatasar Karmakanda - 27
The karma called 'Paryapta' is complete. There are six types of Paryaptis - Ahar, Sharira, Indriya, Shwasochchhwas, Bhasha, and Man Paryapti.
The Sharira karma, which gives rise to a body, is called 'Pratiksha Sharira karma' when it gives rise to a body whose owner is one and the same. The Sharira karma, which gives rise to Rasa (plasma) and other Dhatus (tissues) in their respective forms, is called 'Sthira karma'. It is said:
"From Rasa comes Rakta (blood), from Rakta comes Maas (flesh), from Maas comes Meda (fat), from Meda comes Asthi (bone), from Asthi comes Majja (marrow), and from Majja comes Shukra (semen). And from Shukra comes progeny." (1)
"Vata (air), Pitta (bile), and Shleeshma (phlegm), Sira (veins), Snayu (tendons), and Charma (skin), and Jatharagni (digestive fire) - these seven are called Upadhatus (sub-tissues) by the wise." (2)
**Meaning of the verses:**
Rasa transforms into Rakta, Rakta into Maas, Maas into Meda, Meda into Asthi, Asthi into Majja, and Majja into Shukra. These seven Dhatus transform into each other in a sequential manner. It takes 30 days for these Dhatus to form, so each Dhatu takes 4 and 2/7th days to form. However, these seven Dhatus do not disappear; they remain in their respective forms. Therefore, this is called Sthira karma.
Similarly, Vata, Pitta, Shleeshma, Sira, Snayu, Charma, and Udaraagni (digestive fire) - these seven Upadhatus also remain stable in the body, transforming into each other.
The karma that gives rise to beautiful (handsome) limbs like the head, etc., is called 'Shubha karma'. Or, the limbs above the navel are considered auspicious. The karma that gives rise to affection from others is called 'Subhaga karma'. Or, the karma that gives rise to good fortune. The karma that gives rise to a pleasing voice is called 'Susvara karma'. The karma that gives rise to a body with radiance and luster is called 'Aadeya karma'. Or, the karma that gives rise to acceptance by the masses is also called Aadeya karma. The karma that gives rise to the fame of one's virtuous qualities in the world is called 'Yasha Kirti karma'. The karma that gives rise to the formation of limbs, organs, etc., in the body is called 'Nirman karma'. It has two types - Sthan Nirman and Praman Nirman. The karma that gives rise to the placement of eyes, etc., in their respective places as per the requirements of the species is called Sthan Nirman. And the karma that gives rise to the limbs, etc., in their appropriate size and proportion, based on the species and time, is called Praman Nirman. The karma that gives rise to the Arhatpada (state of an Arhat) is called 'Tirthankara karma'.
The karma that gives rise to a being with one sense organ is called 'Sthavara karma'. The karma that creates the subtle body is called 'Sookshma karma'. The karma that is responsible for the absence of the completeness of the six Paryaptis is called 'Aaparyapta karma'. One body...
1. S. Si. 8/11 Tika
2. Dh. Pu. 6 p. 63.
3. Dh. Pu. 6 p. 65.