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## Number Considerations
**(12) - Number Considerations**
**(dwr marià 1] Types of Numbers**
**Karma-Mana-Bhar**
There are three types of *asankhyata* (innumerable): (1) *parish* (pertaining to the periphery), (2) *yukta* (combined), and (3) *nijapadayukta* (having its own position). Similarly, there are three types of *ananta* (infinite). All of these have three sub-types: *jayamya* (inferior), *madhyama* (intermediate), and *utkrista* (superior). || 71 ||
**Meaning:** There is one type of *sankhyata* (countable). There are three types of *asankhyata*, and three types of *ananta*. Thus, there are a total of seven types of numbers. Each type has three sub-types: *jayamya*, *madhyama*, and *utkrista*. || 71 ||
**Explanation:** There are three types of *samstha* (assemblies) in the scriptures: (1) *sadhya* (achievable), (2) *asankhyata*, and (3) *shramanta* (exhausted). There is one type of *sankhyata*, three types of *asankhyata*, and three types of *ananta*. Thus, there are a total of seven types of numbers. Each type has three sub-types: *jayamya*, *madhyama*, and *utkrista*.
**Note:** Number considerations are discussed in the *Anuyogadwar* from verses 234 to 241, and in the *Lokaprakara* from verses 112 to 122. The *Anuyogadwar* Sutra presents a theoretical perspective. The commentary by Shrimadrasurishvara provides further details. The *Lokaprakasha* incorporates both perspectives.
Shri Nemichandra Siddhanta's *Trilokasara* discusses number considerations in verses 13 to 51. The term "kund" is used in the context of "pampa sthana" (a specific location). There are also some related terms. This usage aligns with the *Pambika* commentary.
The term "samstha" is found in Jain literature, and it refers to a number that is slightly larger than one. For further information, refer to the Pali-English dictionary, page 51.