Dravyasangraha
Dravyasamgraha
The first part deals with the six Dravyas (substances) including the five Asti-Kayas existing in and comparising this universe. This part extends from verse I to verse 27. The second part, comprising verses 28-39, deals with the seven Tattvas and nine Padarthas. The third part, consisting of verses 40-57. describes the way to attain liberation.
In the opening verse, along with he usual Mangalacharana, it is mentioned that Dravya consists of jiva and Ajiva. In the second verse. Jiva is defined; and the several characteristics of Jiva mentioned in this definition are taken up one by one in verses 3-14, and a detailed consideration of the same is embodied therein. After this details description of Jiva, the author proceeds to describe Ajiva in verse 15 which consists of Pudgala, Dharam, Adharma, Akasha and Kala, each of which is defined in verses 16-22. These five classes of Ajiva with Jiva make up the six Dravyas existing in this universe.
Among these, Jiva, Pudgala, Dharma, Adharma and Akasha are called Astikayas (verse 23), the definition of which is given in the next verses, The first part ends after two more verses.