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Karma Granth Part Four
(1)-Jiva Sthana-Dhikar.
Jiva Sthana. Iha Suhamantraryaregi, Dibitichuoasanisnidhidhi. Apjatta Pajjata, Kameṇ ca Das Jiyaṭṭhāna. ||2||
Is Sukshmavādaraikeṇdriyadi Trichaturasanśipāñcendriyāḥ.
Apattiā; Pataḥ, Kramaṇ Chaturdaś Jiva Sthānāni. ||2||
Artha- In this world, there are seven types of beings: Sukshma Ekendriya, Bādar Ekendriya, Triendriya, Chaturindriya, Asanśipāñcendriya, and Sañjñipāñcendriya. These seven types are further divided into two categories: Pāryāpta (sufficient) and Apāryāpta (insufficient). Therefore, the total number of Jiva Sthānas (categories) is fourteen. ||2||
Bhāvartha- Here, fourteen Jiva Sthānas are described, which are related to the worldly state of the Jiva. Although all Jivas share the common characteristic of Jivatva (being a living being), they are infinite in number from an individual perspective. Their karmic states are also infinite. Therefore, it is not easy for an individual to gain knowledge about them. Hence, the special scholars have categorized them into fourteen groups based on their Sukshma Ekendriya nature and their birth. All worldly Jivas are included in these fourteen groups.
Sukshma Ekendriya Jivas are those who have the emergence of Sukshma Nāmakarma. Such Jivas are present throughout the universe. Their bodies are so subtle that...
1- This Gāthā is exactly the same as in the ancient fourth Karma Granth. 2- These categories are mentioned in Panasangrah Dwār 2, Mā. 82.