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The meaning of these three sutras mentioned above is that a Shraman should not associate with an Anyatitthika, a householder, or an Apariharaka with the aim of social interaction or public opinion.
Being seen with them everywhere creates many doubts in the minds of observers.
Some people think - "The conduct of Nirgranth Shramans is different from the conduct of Anyatitthikas, etc., then why do they associate with them?"
Some people think - "These Shramans and these Anyatitthikas only appear different in their attire, their inner nature seems to be the same, therefore they always stay together."
Apariharakas are often prone to faults, therefore their Shraman conduct is not commendable in the general public, therefore associating with them also tarnishes the reputation of the Pariharaka Shraman.
For these reasons, associating with Anyatitthikas, etc. is considered worthy of a Laghu-Masik Pratikraman. The Pratikraman for drinking pleasant water and spitting out unpleasant water
43. Je Bhikkhu Annayaran Panagajayam Padigahitta Puff Puff Aiyai Kasayam Kasayam Parituvei, Pariventam Va Saizjai.
43. A monk who, having taken various types of prasooka water, drinks the good and spits out the bad, or approves of the one who spits it out. (He incurs Laghu-Masik Pratikraman.)
Discussion - Sadhus and Sadhvis use only the pure water obtained by avoiding all the faults of Eshana. Such water is called Achitt Eshaniya or Prasooka in the Agamas. In common language, it is also called Ghovan water, hot water, or Prasooka water.
Many types of such water are mentioned in Acharang, etc. When taking water in the homes of householders, the takers should obtain complete information about water with discretion.
Such as "Has this water been Achitt so far? That is, how long ago was it made?
How is this water made? That is, with the use of what substances is it made Achitt?
Who made this water for what purpose? Is it drinkable? Will drinking it quench my thirst?
Is this water suitable for my physical condition or not?" Such information is necessary with discretion.
Das. A5. U. 1, Ga. 81 states that if the water appears unfavorable upon seeing it, then take a little water in your cupped hands to test it and put it in your mouth and taste it. If it seems drinkable, then take more. If it is not drinkable, then do not take it. If such water is accidentally consumed, then it should be spit out.