Answer

In Jainism, the term you are referring to is usually Samhanana or Sanghanan. It means the bone-structure / body-compactness of a living being.

There are 6 types of Samhanana:

1. Vajra-Rishabha-Naracha Samhanana
2. Rishabha-Naracha Samhanana
3. Naracha Samhanana
4. Ardha-Naracha Samhanana
5. Kilika Samhanana
6. Sevarta Samhanana

Explanation

These 6 types describe how strong or weak the body structure is.

1. Vajra-Rishabha-Naracha Samhanana

• The strongest and best body structure.
• Bones and joints are extremely firm and powerful.
• Considered ideal for great physical strength.

2. Rishabha-Naracha Samhanana

• Slightly less strong than the first type.
• Still very powerful and well-joined.

3. Naracha Samhanana

• A strong body structure, but weaker than the first two.
• Joints are firm, but not as perfect.

4. Ardha-Naracha Samhanana

• “Ardha” means half.
• This is a moderate body structure.
• Strength and firmness are less than the first three.

5. Kilika Samhanana

• A weaker type of body structure.
• Bones and joints are less tightly formed.

6. Sevarta Samhanana

• The weakest body structure.
• Very little firmness in the body framework.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, Samhanana is part of body-related karma. It shows that the body of a soul is not random, but shaped by karma.

This teaching reminds us that:

• The body is temporary.
• Physical strength is not the true measure of the soul.
• Real spiritual progress comes from right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

Takeaway

The 6 types of Samhanana explain the different degrees of body strength in Jainism, from the strongest Vajra-Rishabha-Naracha to the weakest Sevarta. They are important in understanding how karma affects the physical body, while the soul remains pure and eternal.