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two dravyas-dharma and adharma exist is called Loka and the space outside the sphere of Loka is called Aloka. The activity of Jeeva (soul) and Pudgala (matter) has been possible by the joint action of Dharma and Adharma only. In the space called Aloka there is no existence of these substances. Dharma and Adharma, there does not exist any soul or even minutest of matter in that region and no soul or matter can go there from loka. The reason is the absence of the two principles which assist motion and inertia. Space in expance is endless (ananta), in other words there is no finality to it. It is infinite.
(4) Pudgalastikaya : Matter : To get filled i.e. combined and to get worn out i.e. to get separated this is the characteristic nature of the substance called Pudgala (matter). Some portion of matter is perceptible while some can only be visualised by inference. A pot, mat, plank of wood, palace, carriage etc. are gross forms of matter because all these things are perceptible. Besides such objects there are in existence very very subtle forms of matter which can be visualised by inference only. For example, without atoms or other still very very minute portions of matter, a moleculc or a large portion of matter cannot be formed. Sound, light, heat
