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of constant motion within the extent of the two continents and a half and the two oceans, and not outside this limit.
Now, there is no cause for the motion of the heavenly cars of Stellar devas. Hence there can be no motion. No. The reason advanced is fallacious, as it is incongruous. The heavenly cars are in motion, being impelled by the class of devas (Abhiyogyas) who take pleasure in motion. If it be asked why they should enjoy constant motion, the reply is the fruition of karmas is strange. The fruition of their karmas is by motion. This is the reason why they derive pleasure in continual motion. Though the Stellar devas revolve round Meru, they revolve at a distance of 1,121 yojanas from Meru.
CONVENTIONAL TIME
Conventional time is related to the motion of the luminary bodies. This is mentioned in the next sutra.
तत्कृतः कालविभागः Tatkṛtaḥ kalavibhāgaḥ
14. The divisions of time are caused by these.
The word tad is intended to indicate the Luminary devas in motion. Time cannot be measured either by mere motion or by the mere luminaries (without motion), for time will then be non-perceptible and unchangeable. Time is of two kinds, real and conventional. Conventional time consists of samaya (instant), avali, etc. The divisions of conventional time are determined by the Stellar devas in motion. And it is the means of ascertaining what has not been ascertained, namely real time. Real time is different and it is explained later on.
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The next sutra is intended to state that the luminary bodies elsewhere are fixed.
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15. They are stationary outside.
'Outside' is mentioned. Outside what? Outside the human regions. How is it conveyed? The case changes according to the meaning (Nrloke becomes nṛlokat). Now, does not incessant motion in the human regions imply that they are stationary
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