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## English Translation:
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This form of the Jina (Digambara form) is impossible to bear for those with cowardly souls. This form of the Jina, characterized by the absence of attachments, is only to be worn by the courageous. (160)
This is the twenty-fourth Jina form.
One who has taken initiation and observed a fast, and who is engaged in the process of breaking the fast (Parana) according to the prescribed rules, should engage in the study of the scriptures until their completion, while maintaining silence. This is called "Mounadhyayanavruttatva". (161)
One who has taken the vow of silence, whose soul is filled with humility, and whose mind, speech, and body are pure, should study all the scriptures in the presence of the Guru. (162)
For scriptures, when studied according to the proper method and worshipped by the worthy souls, enhance their capabilities in this world and bring happiness in the next. (163)
This is the twenty-fifth "Mounadhyayanavruttatva" practice.
Then, one who has studied all the rules of conduct, and who has gained extensive knowledge of the scriptures through the study of other scriptures, and whose conduct is pure, should practice the contemplation of the state of a Tirthankara. (164)
These contemplations, characterized by the purity of right faith, etc., are considered to be sixteen in number and are the means to attain great prosperity. They have been described in detail earlier. (165)
This is the twenty-sixth practice called "Tirthankara Bhavana".
Then, one who has mastered all knowledge and has conquered his inner self, should, with the grace of the Guru, accept the position of a Guru. (166)
One who is endowed with knowledge and wisdom, who is dear to his Guru, who is considered worthy by the Guru to be given his position, who is humble and righteous, is worthy of becoming a Guru. (167)
This is the twenty-seventh practice called "Guru-sthana-abhyupagam".
Then, one who follows the path of righteousness, should nourish the "Gana" (the assembly of monks). This act of accepting the "Gana" is called "Gana-upgrahan" by the great sages. (168)