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## Chapter 44: Dasha Shruta Skandha Sutra, Second Dasha
It is very good to make changes, as it leads to both knowledge and service. However, one seeking Samadhi should never do so, as it weakens the Samadhi and makes it prone to flaws. Additionally, such actions increase one's independence, leading to disbelief from others, rendering them unfit in all ways. Gratitude cannot even remain in such a person.
The essence of all this is that one should not move from one gana to another within six months.
Now, the Sutrakar describes the ninth flaw: "Antomase taso dagaleve karemane sabale." (6) "Antarmasasya trinudakalepaan kurvan shabala." (6)
Word by word meaning: "Masasya - within a month, anto - inside, taso - three, dag - leve - udak (water) ke lep karemane - doing, sabale - flaw."
Meaning: "Within a month, doing three water ablutions leads to a flaw."
Commentary: A sadhu is ordained to travel the land for eight months to spread Dharma. This Sutra explains what they should do if they encounter rivers, lakes, etc. on their journey. The Shastrakar clarifies that if a sadhu encounters a river or lake on their way to a city, they can cross it according to the prescribed method and reach the city. However, if they cross it three times within a month, they become subject to the flaw. This clearly indicates that crossing a water body once or twice within a month, following the prescribed method, does not lead to a flaw. However, doing so for the third time inevitably leads to a flaw.
"The Acharaanga Sutra mentions the thigh as the measure for water ablution, while this Sutra and the Samavayanga Sutra mention the navel as the measure."
The Sutrakar made this statement with the aim of spreading Dharma and protecting life.