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The five astikayas are not distinct. There are many different types of knowledge, such as mati, jnana, etc. Because there are many different types of knowledge, the universe is described as having many forms. What is it? It is the jiva dravya. Who said this? The jnanis, those who have knowledge of the principles of heya and upadeya. As such, just as there is no difference between a paramāṇu and its qualities like color, etc., because it is one in essence, one in substance, one in space, one in time, and one in nature, so too there is no difference between the jiva dravya and its qualities like knowledge, etc., because it is one in essence, one in substance, one in space, one in time, and one in nature. Alternatively, in relation to the pure jiva, there is no difference between the pure jiva and its qualities like infinite knowledge, etc., because it is one in essence, one in substance, one in space, one in time, and one in nature. This is the meaning.