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## Description of the Six Substances and Five Astikayas
**Sanskrit Commentary Verse 15**
Now, when there is a Dharmi (possessor of qualities), qualities are considered. There is no substance, so how can there be seven bhangas (modes of existence)? Following the Buddhist view, the disciple raises this objection. In response, the Acharya presents a verse to refute this objection. He refutes the momentary annihilationist Buddhist view by stating that according to the Dravyarthika Nay (substance-based perspective), there is no destruction of a real substance, and there is no creation of a non-existent substance.
**Meaning:**
* There is no destruction (naso) of a substance (bhavasa).
* Similarly, there is no creation (uppaado) of a non-existent substance (abhavaassa).
* Substances (bhaasa) undergo change (pakuvvanti) in their qualities (gunapjjayeasu) through creation and destruction.
**Explanation:**
* Just as there is no creation or destruction of the substance called "goraasa" (milk) in its own form, similarly, there is no creation or destruction of the substance called "jiva" (soul) in its own form.
* However, the qualities of "goraasa" (milk) like color, taste, smell, and touch undergo transformation. When the "goraasa" (milk) transforms into "navanita" (butter), it is destroyed, but it does not transform into "ghrita" (clarified butter).
* Similarly, the substance called "jiva" (soul) exists in its own form, but its qualities undergo transformation. The six substances (jiva, ajiva, etc.) are the agents of these transformations.
**Note:**
* The text mentions "shuddha parinaamik parambhava grahaka" (purely transformative ultimate reality) and "shuddha dravyarthika nay" (pure substance-based perspective).
* It also mentions "nishchaya nay" (definitive perspective) and "krodha, mana, bhaya, aloba, drish, shruta, anubhuta, bhoga, aakanksha, rupanidana, bandha, adi paribhava shunya" (free from the influence of anger, mind, fear, non-greed, sight, hearing, experience, enjoyment, desire, form, cause, and bondage).
* The text concludes by stating that the pure soul (shuddha jiva) is filled with infinite knowledge and bliss (chidananda ekasvabhaava) and should be meditated upon.
**Hindi Commentary Verse 15**
**Uththānikā:** Further, the disciple who follows the Buddhist view raises this doubt or objection: If there is a Dharmi (possessor of qualities), then one should consider his qualities or nature. If there is no substance, then how can there be seven bhangas (modes of existence)?
**Answer:** The Acharya responds by saying that according to the Dravyarthika Nay (substance-based perspective), there is no destruction of a real substance, and there is no creation of a non-existent substance. In this way, he refutes the momentary annihilationist Buddhist view.
**General Meaning with Anvaya (word order):**
* (Bhavasa) Substance (naso) destruction (nasthi) does not happen, (cheva) similarly (abhavaassa) non-existence (uppaado) creation (nasthi) does not happen.
* (Bhaasa) Substance (gunapjjayeasu) in its qualities (uppaadavaye) creation and destruction (pakuvvanti) keep happening.
**Specific Meaning:**
* For example, "goraasa" (milk) is a substance. There is no creation or destruction of "goraasa" (milk) in its own form. However, the qualities of "goraasa" (milk) like color, taste, smell, and touch undergo transformation. When the "goraasa" (milk) transforms into "navanita" (butter), it is destroyed, but it does not transform into "ghrita" (clarified butter).
**Verse 15 concludes the first section of the second saptaka (seven verses) and presents a refutation of the Buddhist view on substance.**