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ykdi kykuhd&i dh. kelkfHk; kX; &fdfyof"kdk' pfl'K% IV.4
Indra-s m nika-tr yastrim a-p risadātmarakṣalokap 1 n ka-prak rnak bhiyogya-kilvişik caika ah
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Meaning:
mDr nl &vkfn Hkanka es is iR; d & bUn& I kekfud] =k; fL=ak] ifj "kn] vkRej {k] ykdiky] vuhd] idh. kb] vkfHk; kX; vk fdfyof"kd&: Ik ga There are ten grades in each of these classes of celestial beings, the lord / chief (Indra), his equal / co-chief, the ministers, the councilors, the bodyguards, the custodian, the army chief, the citizens, the attendants and the menials.
Q.IV.4.1 A.IV.4.1
How many grades are there in each class of celestial beings? Each class has ten grades namely: lord / chief (indra), his equal or cochief (s m nika), the ministers (tr yastrim a), the councilors (pārişada), the body guard (ātmarakşa), custodian (lokap la), army chief (an ka), citizens (prak rnaka), attendants ( bhiyogya) and the menials (kilvişika).
Q.IV.4.2 A.IV.4.2
Who are called Indras/chief? Indras are powerful beings endowed with extraordinary occult powers not possessed by others. They are like kings.
Q.IV.4.3 A.IV.4.3
Who are called his equal / co-chief (s m nika)? The 'equals' are like chiefs in wealth, life, family, enjoyments etc but lack authority and spleandour.
Q.IV.4.4 A.IV.4.4
Who are called ministers (tr yastrim a)? The ministers (tr yastrim a) are the elders like parents, teachers or preceptors. They are 33 in number.
Q.IV.4.5 A.IV.4.5
Who are called councilors (pārişada)? The courtiers (pārişada) are like friends and companions in the court.
Q.IV.4.6 A.IV.4.6
Who are called body-guards (ātmaraksa)? The body-guards (ātmaraksa) are like body guards of Indra.
Q.IV.4.7 A.IV.4.7
Who are called custodians (lokap la)? The 'police' (lokap la) are like police who protect the citizens and their property.
Q.IV.4.8 A.IV.4.8
Who are called army chiefs (an ka)? The 'army chief is like chief of army which consists of seven divisions such as infantry, etc.
Q.IV.4.9 A.IV.4.9
Who are called citizens (prak rnaka)? The citizens are like the citizens such as town folk, peasants, etc.
Q.IV.4.10 A.IV.4.10
Who are called the attendant ( bhiyogya) and the menials (kilvişika)? The attendants are servants engaged in serving others in several ways. The menials are the lowest who are engaged in menial tasks. What is meant by kilvişika? It means demerit or sin.
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