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After understanding the nature of the Shatak Lok, the curiosity arises as to what is the basis of the state of this Lok? Present-day scientists have also tried to know the basis of the Lok, but it is not possible to have a correct understanding of the state of this infinite Lok through finite knowledge. Spiritual vision is much more reliable and authentic than knowledge gained through instruments. Therefore, here we explain the basis of Lokasthiti as propounded by the omniscient Bhagwan Mahavira. He has propounded the state of the Lok in eight ways:
(1) Vata-Tanuvat is established in Akash, (2) Udhi-Ghanodhi is established in Vata, (3) Prithvi-Udhi is established, (4) Vas and Sthavar beings are established in Prithvi, (5) Ajiva is established in Jiva, (6) Jov is established in Karma, (7) Ajava is collected from Jiva, (8) Jiva is collected from Karma.
The essence of the above statement is that the basis of Vas, Sthavar, etc. beings is Prithvi, the basis of Prithvi is Udhi, the basis of Udhi is Vayu, and the basis of Vayu is Akash. That is, Jiva, Ajiva, etc. all substances reside on Prithvi, and Prithvi rests on the basis of Vayu, and Vayu rests on the basis of Akash.
The explanation of calling Prithvi Vatadharit is that the foundation of Prithvi is based on Dhanodhi. Dhanodhi is aquatic and its form is like solidified ghee. Its thickness is twenty thousand yojanas in the middle below. Below Dhanodhi is the covering of Dhanavar, i.e.
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