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| PARA-KRIYA SAPTIKA : THIRTEENTH CHAPTER
INTRODUCTION
The title of this chapter is Para-Kriya Saptika. Para here means 'other than ascetic' or householder. The action of a householder is called para-kriya. The para term has been used six ways—(1) tat-para, (2) anyatar-para, (3) adesh-para, (4) krampara, (5) bahu-para, and (6) pradhan-para. 1. Tat-para-Tat means 'thať and para means 'other'. Thus a
paramanu (ultimate particle) other than that under
consideration is called tat-par. 2. Anyatar-para-anyatar means as compared to an other. One
type of matter is made up of two ultimate particles, another is made up of three ultimate particles and so on. Therefore one type of matter is different as compared to other type. This
comparative difference is called anyatar-para. 3. Adesh-para-adesh means order. Thus to work under order of
someoneelse is called adesh-para. One who carries out an order is other than the one who gives it. For example a servant
carries out the order of his master or officer. 4. Kram-para-kram means progression. A matter particle
occupying two space points is second in order of progression to the one occupying one space point. Numbers in successive progression can thus be conceived. That which is other or
different in progression of numbers is called kram-para. 5. Bahu-para-bahu means many. In types of matter having one
ultimate particle and three or more ultimate particles there is a
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Acharanga Sutra (Part 2)
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