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## Dasha-Shruta-Skandha Sutra
## Fourth Dasha
**What is Shruta-Vinaya?** Shruta-Vinaya is described as being of four types: Sutra-reading, Artha-reading, Hita-vachana-reading, and Nisha-sha-vachana-reading. This is called Shruta-Vinaya.
**Commentary:** This Sutra presents four types of Shruta-Vinaya in a question-and-answer style. The first is Sutra-reading, which means that one should read the Anga and Ananga Shastras, the Aaukalika-Shruta and the Kalika-Shruta, all with purity of voice and other aspects, and teach others in the same way. Similarly, one should understand the meaning. Because until the Artha-vachana is done correctly, the essence of the Sutra cannot be understood.
After this comes the topic of Hita-vachana. This means that one should teach the Shruta that is suitable for the individual, that is, the Shruta that can help their soul. If one teaches without considering the student's capacity, it will harm their soul and also the Shruta. Just as one has to wash their hands after putting milk or other substances in a raw pot, one should be aware of the student and the Shruta. Therefore, before teaching, one should consider the student's capacity and their benefit. Shruta taught with discernment of benefit and harm is beneficial for both. While giving lectures, one should give lectures that benefit the audience. While introducing the student's capacity, one should also consider their intellect and age.
After this comes the topic of Nisha-sha-vachana. In Nisha-sha-vachana, one should teach using the five elements of Pramanana, Nikshepa, Upoddhata, Pratijna, and Hetu. One should also study and teach using Samhita, Padachheda, Padartha, Pad-vigraha, Chalana (doubt), and Prasiddhi (resolution). One should not start another Shastra in the middle of one that has been started. Even in the presence of obstacles, one should complete the Shastra that has been started.
This is Shruta-Vinaya. Its explanation clearly shows that Shruta-Vinaya...