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417.
What are the different stages in which a soul lives without nourishment (Anaharak jiva)?
The soul stays without nourishment during the following three conditions:
1. The soul's transit to a new destiny (Vigrah gati). 2. The expansion of the soul's space unit to the limit of the
cosmic space (Samudghat). 3. The inactive omniscient (Ayogi kevali).
418.
What is called the transit time (Vigrah gati)?
The transit of the transmigratory soul, which has left the previous body and now transits towards the new body, is called the transit time (Vigrah gati).
419.
During vigrah gati, what kind of the matter is associated with the soul?
During vigrah gati, the only matter associated with the soul is that of the karmic body.
420. How many different types of vigrah gati are there?
There are four types:
1. Movement of the soul without any turns (Ruju gati). 2. With one turn (Panimukta gati). 3. With two turns (Langlika gati). 4. With three turns (Gomutrika gati).
421. How much time does the soul spend in each of the above-mentioned vigrah gati?
1. For ruju gati - one time unit (One samay). 2. For panimukta gati – two time units (Two samays). 3. For langlika gati – three time units (Three samays). 4. For gomutrik gati - four time units (Four samays).
422.
How long does the soul remain without nourishment (Anaharak state) in the above-mentioned vigrah gatis?
1. The soul in ruju gati has never been without nourishment.
