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## Chapter Four of the Karma Granth
(1) **Question:** How many humans can exist at the same time in the infinite universe?
(2) **Answer:** To calculate the maximum number of humans, we need to consider the following:
* **Densely populated realms:** These realms are like strings (rajjus) and have a specific number of entries (angalamatra).
* **Third and first square roots:** We need to calculate the third and first square roots of the number of entries in these realms.
* **Division:** Divide the total number of entries in all the realms by the product of the third and first square roots of the number of entries in a single realm.
* **Subtraction:** Subtract one from the result of the division.
The resulting number represents the maximum number of humans that can exist at the same time.
**Example:**
* Let's assume there are 3,200,000 entries in all the realms.
* Let's assume there are 256 entries in a single realm.
* The first square root of 256 is 16.
* The third square root of 256 is 2.
* Multiplying the third and first square roots, we get 32.
* Dividing the total number of entries (3,200,000) by 32, we get 100,000.
* Subtracting 1 from 100,000, we get 99,999.
Therefore, according to this calculation, the maximum number of humans that can exist at the same time is 99,999.
**Note:**
* The actual number of humans is infinite (asanka).
* This calculation is just a way to understand the concept.
* The number of entries in the realms, the square roots, and the total number of realms are all vast and immeasurable.
**Quote:**
"When the time is right, the universe will be filled with humans. They will be countless, like the stars in the sky." - **Aavashyak-Niyukti, page 31, verse 37**
**Footnotes:**
1. The nature of densely populated realms, realms, and entries is explained in the 7th verse of the 5th chapter of the Karma Granth.
2. The square of a number is the number multiplied by itself.
3. This calculation of the maximum number of humans is also mentioned in the 156th verse of the Gommat Sar-Jivakand.