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(628) Dharma, Adharma and Ākasa are singular in number, Kala, Pudgala and Jiva-these three are infinite in number.
(629) Dharma and Adharma-both these substances have their extension throughout the universe, while ākāśa (space) pervades the universe and beyond the universe. Kāla pervades only the time region.
(630) These six substances (dravyas) are co-extensive in the same space and acconimodate one-another, they are mixed up with one another from the time infinite. However, they maintain their identity without loosing their respective nature.
(631) Dharmāstikaya is devoid of the attributes like taste, colour, smell, sound and touch. it pervades universe, it is independent, huge and has innumberable pradeśas i. e. spacepoints.
(632) Just as water is helpful in the movement of fishes so is the Dharma in the movement of souls and matter.
(633) Dharmastikaya does not move itself nor cause other things to move; but it is an all pervading medium of motion for the living and non-living bodies.
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