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The investigation and acceptance of the impure Nishītha Sūtra, as well as the karma-bandha caused by it, is not considered appropriate. Therefore, it is not permissible to give or receive it from a sadhu, whether one or many.
The implication is that in external behavior, only those who share similar conduct and thoughts should be associated with, as this allows for the peaceful completion of the practice of restraint and ensures that behavior remains pure.
The nature of Pāsaththa, etc.
1. Pāsaththa-Pāvastha: - Every substance has two sides - one right, the other wrong. The diligent conduct of a restrained life is the right side, and the relaxed conduct of an unrestrained life is the wrong side of a restrained life.
"In Darshan, Jnana, Charitra, Tapa, and Pravachana, those who have established their soul, the Pārsva-vihārī, i.e., those who do not follow their conduct, should be considered Pārsvastha." (434)
"Pāsa and Bandhana are both synonymous. All the causes of Bandhana are Pāsa. Those who are in them are Pārsvastha, this is another synonym (one meaning) of Pārsvastha." (4343)
"There are two types of Pārsvastha: 1. Desha-Pārsvastha, 2. Sarva-Pārsvastha."
"Desha-Pārsvastha desires in Shayya-tara Kuladi. There are three options for Sarva-Pārsvastha."
"In the practice of Darshan, Jnana, and Charitra, those who are lazy, i.e., do not exert themselves in their practice and indulge in their excesses and misconduct, are Sarva-Pārsvastha." (4342)
"That Sarva-Pārsvastha does not engage in Sūtra-Paurushi, Artha-Paurushi, and continues to indulge in excesses and doubts of Samyak-Darshan, desires, etc. He does not prevent the excesses of Samyak-Charitra. Therefore, he is Sarva-Pārsvastha."