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Those who are free from attachment, and are eager to give food, protection, medicine, and knowledge with devotion, are born in the Bhoga-bhoomi. In the past, many Samyag-drishti men, who had a long lifespan and attained Kshayika Samyaktva at the feet of the Tirthankara, were also born in the Bhoga-bhoomi. Those who approve of donations are also born in the Bhoga-bhoomi as Tiryanch. 203. Question: What is the movement of Bhoga-bhoomi beings? That is, where are they born after death? Answer: Mithya-drishti humans and Tiryanch of the Bhoga-bhoomi are born in the Bhavanavasi, Vyantar, and Jyotishi Devas, while Samyag-drishti humans and Tiryanch are born in the Saudharma Yugal. 204. Question: What is the special characteristic of Bhoga-bhoomi Tiryanch? Answer: Bhoga-bhoomi Tiryanch are born in pairs. They are of the highest caste, have mild passions, and are simple in their results. They enjoy fruits, roots, grass, and sprouts according to their abilities. There are also land-dwelling animals like tigers and sky-dwelling animals like crows who eat meat. (113)