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## Translation:
**Shataka**
It is true that the number of beings in the state of bondage (bandha) and undergoing emergence (udaya) is vast. However, the beings in this state undoubtedly possess a permanent existence (dhruva satta). This is why the number of beings with fluctuating existence (adhruva satta) is less than those with permanent existence.
The text explains the reason for considering the twenty-two (vasadi) to the twenty-eight (meech gotra) natures as possessing permanent existence.
The twenty-two (vasadi), twenty-four (varnadi), and seven (tanjas-karman) natures all possess permanent existence in all worldly beings. All the permanently bound (dhruva bandhini) natures possess permanent existence. Because those who are constantly bound must possess permanent existence. However, in the twenty-four (varnavishak), the four (varna chatushk) and the seven (taijas-karman) natures, the taijas and karman bodies are separately mentioned. Therefore, six natures are excluded from the forty-seven permanently bound natures, leaving forty-one natures.
The three Vedas (tri vedas) are described as having fluctuating bondage and emergence, but their existence is permanent. Because the bondage of the Vedas occurs gradually, but there is no conflict in their simultaneous presence.
The Vedaniya Dwik is considered to have permanent existence, unlike the mutual transition of the two parties.
The pairs of Hasyarati and Shokarati have permanent existence until the ninth Gunasthan. Therefore, their existence is considered permanent.
The seven (oudarik saptak) also have permanent existence. Because humans and animals experience their emergence, while gods and hell beings experience their bondage. Therefore, they are considered to have permanent existence.
Similarly, the four (uchchvas chatushk), the pair of Vihayogati, the two (tiryanch dwik), and the twenty-eight (neech gotra) also have permanent existence. These natures are present in all beings before attaining perfect knowledge (samyaktva). Therefore, they are called permanent existence.