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The pulsation of the Atma-pradeshas is called Karma-kaya-yoga. This yoga lasts for one, two or three times.
116. Question: How many types of bodies are there?
Answer: There are five types of bodies: (1) Vaikriya, (2) Audarika, (3) Aharaka, (4) Taijasa and (5) Karmana.
120. Question: What is an Audarika body?
Answer: The body of humans and animals that originates from the womb and unconscious birth is called an Audarika body.
121. Question: What is a Vaikriya body?
Answer: The body of gods and hell beings that originates from Uppaada birth is called a Vaikriya body.
122. Question: What is an Aharaka body?
Answer: The Aharaka body that arises from the tapasya of the Muni in the sixth Gunasthan, resulting in the Aharaka Riddhi, is used for the Diksha Kalyanak of the Tirthankaras, the worship of Jin-Jin-griha, Chaitya and Chaityalaya, and for avoiding Asanyama.
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