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[16] In the **Chakkhandaga** scripture, the dwelling place of the soul is described.
[1, 1, 34] The effect that occurs to the soul is called **upayoga** (use). This means that the specific reduction of the **jnana-avaran** (veil of knowledge) that empowers the soul to perceive matter is called **labdhi-bhavedriya** (sense organ of attainment). The specific activity of the soul in relation to the perception of matter, which is based on this reduction of the veil, is called **upayoga-bhavedriya** (sense organ of use).
The type of sense organ that is described as being in accordance with the **anuvada** (translation) or **agama** (scripture) is called **indriyanuvada** (sense organ translation).
**Ekaindriya** (one-sense) beings are those who have only one primary sense organ.
The **sparshan indriya** (sense of touch) is the sense organ by which the soul perceives the tangible qualities of matter. This sense organ arises due to the reduction of the **virya-antaraya** (obstacle of potency) and **sparshaneindriya-avaran** (veil of the sense of touch) karmas, and the support of the **angopaanga** (limbs and parts) **namakarma** (name karma). The five **ekaindriya** beings are earth, water, fire, air, and plants. These beings are called **ekaindriya** (stationary) because they perceive matter only through the sense of touch.
The **rasana indriya** (sense of taste) is the sense organ by which the soul perceives taste. This sense organ arises due to the reduction of the **virya-antaraya** and **rasaneindriya-avaran** karmas, and the support of the **angopaanga** **namakarma**. Beings with these two sense organs are called **dviindriya** (two-sense) beings. Examples of **dviindriya** beings include worms, oysters, conch shells, and **gandola** (large worms that live in the stomach).
Beings with the sense of touch, taste, and smell are called **triindriya** (three-sense) beings. The **ghrana indriya** (sense of smell) is the sense organ by which the soul perceives smell. This sense organ arises due to the reduction of the **virya-antaraya** and **ghraneindriya-avaran** karmas, and the support of the **angopaanga** **namakarma**. Examples of **triindriya** beings include ants, bedbugs, lice, and scorpions.
The **chakshu indriya** (sense of sight) is the sense organ by which the soul perceives form. This sense organ arises due to the reduction of the **virya-antaraya** and **chakshuindriya-avaran** karmas, and the support of the **angopaanga** **namakarma**. Beings with the sense of touch, taste, smell, and sight are called **chaturindriya** (four-sense) beings. Examples of **chaturindriya** beings include spiders, wasps, bees, mosquitoes, moths, flies, and insects that sting.
The **shrotra indriya** (sense of hearing) is the sense organ by which the soul perceives sound. This sense organ arises due to the reduction of the **virya-antaraya** and **shrotreindriya-avaran** karmas, and the support of the **angopaanga** **namakarma**. Beings with all five sense organs are called **panchendriya** (five-sense) beings. Examples of **panchendriya** beings include sweat-born, **sammucchim** (born from moisture), **udbhij** (born from plants), **auppadik** (born from decay), **rasajanit** (born from sap), **pot** (born from eggs), **andaj** (born from eggs), and **jarayuj** (born from the womb).
Beings who have no sense organs are called **anindriya** (no-sense) beings. These are the **sharira-rahita** (bodyless) **siddha** (liberated) souls. Since they do not perceive matter through the **kshaya-upashmika** (reduction of the veil) knowledge that is dependent on the sense organs, their knowledge and happiness are considered **atindriya** (beyond the senses), **atmotha** (self-arisen), and **khaadhin** (dependent on the void).
Now, to explain the different types of **ekaindriya** beings, the following **uttara sutra** (answer verse) is given:
**Ekaindriya duviha badara suhuma. Badara duviha pajjata apjatta, suhuma duviha pajjata apjatta.** || 34 ||
**Ekaindriya** beings are of two types: **badara** (gross) and **suhuma** (subtle). Among the **badara** beings, there are two types: **pajjata** (sufficient) and **apjatta** (insufficient). Among the **suhuma** beings, there are also two types: **pajjata** and **apjatta**. || 34 ||