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English version: Places. The three are based on the appropriateness and inappropriateness of karmic retribution. As explained extensively in the 'Meaning of Lifespan,' there are seven types of appropriateness and inappropriateness. Regarding the appropriateness and inappropriateness based on karma, entering evil paths based on evil karma is called appropriateness, as there is no power of self-mastery. If one does not enter evil paths based on evil karma, it is called inappropriateness; there is no such possibility. The same applies to good karma. Regarding afflictions, if a person has not abandoned the five hindrances (pañca nīvaraṇāni) and has not cultivated the seven factors of enlightenment (sapta bojjhaṅgāḥ), they will ultimately not be able to reach the end of suffering. Relying on afflictions, one cannot attain liberation, thus knowing there is no independent karmic force. Ordinary beings can commit acts such as killing based on afflictions; without afflictions as a basis, there is no power of self-mastery. Regarding karmic retribution, a country cannot have two kings, and a world cannot have two Buddhas. If two kings or two Buddhas were to arise simultaneously, there is no such possibility. Similarly, a woman becoming a Wheel-Turning King (Cakravartin) is also impossible. It is also impossible for Śrāvakas (hearers) and Pratyekabuddhas (solitary realizers) of the Small Vehicle (Hinayana) to become Buddhas. Both Wheel-Turning Kings and Buddhas have unique karma (āveṇika-karma). This karma is the most supreme, surpassing all forces based on causes, conditions, karmic retribution, etc. Even if one intentionally desires to be in the same place, it will ultimately not be according to one's wishes. Women have two types of karma: first, they attain a human body due to wholesome intentions; second, they are women due to unwholesome karma, always subordinate to others, without freedom, all based on dependent retribution. Those of the Two Vehicles (Śrāvakayāna and Pratyekabuddhayāna) are content with little desire, and based on this karma, they attain their current results. Having already attained these results, if they desire to seek the state of a Bodhisattva (Bodhisattva), they have no power of self-mastery and will ultimately not be able to attain it. There are two aspects to this meaning: one based on karma, and the other based on karmic retribution. If one attains this superior wisdom of the seven types of appropriateness and inappropriateness, one will be free from the view of self and will later attain freedom, able to act as one wishes. The fundamental meaning belonging to the three natures has already been explained previously; it is difficult to give examples and will not be repeated. One fascicle of the Treatise on the Eighteen Emptinesses. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------