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[58] In the six-fold division of the universe, the number of living beings:
[1, 2, 11] To determine the number of living beings in the four stages of liberation and the non-liberated Kevalis, two sutras are obtained:
_ "How many are the four stages of liberation and the non-liberated Kevalis in terms of their substance? One, two, or three at the beginning, and one hundred and eight at the end." [11]
There are eight periods within six months that are suitable for the liberation stages. Without specifying the details of these periods, but considering them generally, it is stated that one living being attains the liberation stage at the lowest level, and one hundred and eight living beings attain the liberation stage at the highest level. Considering the details, in the first period, starting with one living being, thirty-two living beings ascend to the liberation stage. In the second period, starting with one living being, forty-eight living beings ascend to the liberation stage. In the third period, starting with one living being, sixty living beings ascend to the liberation stage. In the fourth period, starting with one living being, seventy-two living beings ascend to the liberation stage. In the fifth period, starting with one living being, eighty-four living beings ascend to the liberation stage. In the sixth period, starting with one living being, ninety-six living beings ascend to the liberation stage. In the seventh and eighth periods, starting with one living being in each period, one hundred and eight living beings ascend to the liberation stage.
Now, their number in terms of time is stated: "Half of them are accumulated." [12] In terms of time, the accumulated number of liberated living beings is half. [12]
Adding all the living beings accumulated in the aforementioned eight periods, they total six hundred and eight (32+48+60+72+84+96+108+108=608) at the highest level.
Now, the number of living beings in the thirteenth stage of liberation is determined:
"How many are the liberated Kevalis in terms of their substance? One, two, or three at the beginning, and one hundred and eight at the end." [13]
Now, their number in terms of accumulation is stated: "Half of them are accumulated, and they are one thousand and six hundred." [14]