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## Introduction
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This section discusses the concept of "Paryatananta" (infinite numbers) in Jain philosophy. It explains the different types of Paryatananta, starting with the lowest (Jghanya) and progressing to the highest (Utkrishta).
**Jghanya Muktananta:** This is the lowest type of Paryatananta. It is obtained by multiplying the lowest type of Yuktananta (another type of infinite number) by itself.
**Jghanya Yuktananta:** This is obtained by subtracting one from the lowest type of Anantananta (another type of infinite number). The intermediate types between Jghanya Yuktananta and Utkrishta Yuktananta are called Madhyama Yuktananta.
**Jghanya Anantananta:** This is obtained by squaring the Jghanya Yuktananta. To obtain the Utkrishta Anantananta, this Jghanya Anantananta is squared three times, then multiplied by the six fundamental entities (Siddhjiva, Nigodaraashi, Vanaspatiraashi, Pudgalaraashi, Kaala, and Alokaakasha). This resulting number is then squared three times again, and then multiplied by the indivisible parts of the Dharma and Adharma substances (Agurulalghu guna). This final number is then squared three times again, and then subtracted by the number of Kevalgyan (perfect knowledge). The remaining number is then added to the number of Kevalgyan. This final number is the Utkrishta Anantananta. The intermediate types between Jghanya Anantananta and Utkrishta Anantananta are called Madhyama Anantananta.
**Dravya Pramaan:** This method of understanding the infinite numbers is called Dravya Pramaan, as it uses the concept of substances (Dravya) to understand the infinite numbers.
**Kaala Pramaan:** This is another method of understanding the infinite numbers, using the concept of time (Kaala). The smallest unit of time is called "Samaya". It is the time taken by an atom to travel from one point in space to another at the slowest possible speed. A "Yukta-Samkhyat-Pramaan" is a collection of Samaya. A collection of Yukta-Samkhyat-Pramaan is called "Uchchhas" or "Praan". Seven Uchchhas make a "Stok", seven Stoks make a "Lav", and 38.5 Lavs make a "Naali". Two Naalis make a "Muhurt", and 30 Muhurts make an "Ahoratra" or "Divas" (day). According to the current system of time calculation, a day is considered to be 24 hours. Based on this, the table of time units is as follows:
Ahoratra = 30 Muhurt
24 Hours = Muhurt = 2 Naali
48 Minutes = Naali = 38.5 Lav
24 Minutes = Lav = 7 Stok
377 Seconds = Stok = 7 Uchchhas
5665 Seconds = Uchchhas (Praan) = Samkhyat Aavali
348 Seconds