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## Kamaath - Part Four
**20.**
There are twenty types of numbers. They are as follows: (1) Jghanya Sankhyat, (2) Madhyama Sankhyat, and (3) Utkrishta Sankhyat. (4) Jghanya Pariksha Sankhyat, (5) Madhyama Pariksha Sankhyat, and (6) Utkrishta Pariksha Sankhyat. (7) Jghanya Yuka Sankhyat, (8) Madhyama Yuka Sankhyat, and (9) Utkrishta Yuka Sankhyat. (10) Jghanya Asankhyata Sankhyat, (11) Madhyama Asankhyata Sankhyat, and (12) Utkrishta Asankhyata Sankhyat. (13) Jghanya Parikshanant, (14) Madhyama Parikshanant, and (15) Utkrishta Parikshanant. (16) Jghanya Yuktanant, (17) Madhyama Yuktanant, and (18) Utkrishta Yuktanant. (19) Jghanya Anantanant, (20) Madhyama Anantanant, and (21) Utkrishta Anantanant. ||71||
The nature of the three types of numbers. Bahu Sankhyajj Huciya, Pramo Param Majjhiham Tuja Guru Bham. Jabujhiish Namany, Parubavar Imam. ||72||
Chhaghu Sankhyeyam Vishaitaha Param Madhyamanthu Yavadgur Kam. Kambhapapramakachatuspasyaprarupanyedam. ||73||
**Meaning:** The smallest number is Jghanya Sankhyat. From there, all the numbers up to Utkrishta Sankhyat are Madhyama Sankhyat. The nature of Utkrishta Sankhyat is known from the description of the Jambudvipa-pramaan Palya. ||2||
**Meaning:** The meaning of Sankhyat is difference (distinction). That which is perceived as different is Sankhyat. One is not perceived as different. Therefore, even though it is the smallest, one is called Jghanya Sankhyat. The perception of difference occurs in two. Therefore, two is called Jghanya Sankhyat. The perception of difference occurs in three. Therefore, three is called...