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Kalānugama Oghaniddeso
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How long do the four types of Upasamaka Jivas last? Compared to other Jivas, they last for a single moment. || 22 ||
Two or three Upasamaka Jivas who are in the state of Anivrittikarana Upasamaka, and who are descending from the Upasama श्रेणी, become Apurvakarana Gunasthanavarti Upasamaka when only a single moment of their life remains. Afterwards, they remain in that Apurvakarana Gunasthan for a single moment, and then die and become Devas in the second moment. In this way, that single moment of the Apurvakarana Upasamaka becomes the shortest duration. Similarly, the duration of the remaining three Upasamakas should be determined by comparing them to other Jivas. A special point to note is that the duration of the Anivrittikarana and Sukshmasamprayaya Gunasthanavarti Upasamaka Jivas should be determined by considering both ascending and descending Jivas. However, the duration of the Upashantakashay Upasamaka should be determined only by considering ascending Jivas.
The longest duration is Antomuhurta. || 23 || Compared to other Jivas, the longest duration of the four Upasamakas is Antomuhurta. || 23 ||
From seven to eight, up to fifty-four, the Apramattasanyata Jivas all become Apurvakarana Gunasthanavarti Upasamaka simultaneously. Until they attain the Anivrittikarana Gunasthan, other Apramattasanyata Jivas continue to attain the Apurvakarana Gunasthan. Similarly, the Anivrittikarana Gunasthanavarti Upasamakas who are descending from the Upasama श्रेणी should also be made to attain the Apurvakarana Gunasthan. In this way, the Apurvakarana Gunasthan remains for the appropriate longest duration of Antomuhurta, due to the ascending and descending Apurvakarana Upasamaka Jivas, and does not become empty. Similarly, the appropriate longest duration of the other three Upasamakas should be determined. A special point to note is that when determining the longest duration of the Upashantakashay Upasamaka, other Sukshmasamprayayika Sanyata Jivas should be made to ascend to the Upashantakashay Gunasthan until one Upashantakashay Jiva ascends and then descends. In this way, the Upashantakal should be extended by repeatedly making Jivas ascend, until the appropriate longest duration of Antomuhurta is attained.
The shortest duration is a single moment. || 24 || Compared to a single Jiva, the shortest duration of the four Upasamakas is a single moment. || 24 ||
One Anivrittikarana Upasamaka Jiva becomes an Apurvakarana Upasamaka when only a single moment of his life remains, and he remains an Apurvakarana Upasamaka for a single moment, and then attains death in the second moment.