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## Eighth Uddeshak
[175 Aparamanaae]
A monk who has gone out for alms cannot preach Dharma in the house of a householder. However, he can answer a very important question briefly - Brihatkalpa Uddeshak 3. The word 'Aparamanaae' is used in the sutra with the same meaning. The same meaning is stated in Bhashya Churni etc. Bhashya Gatha 'Itthina Majjhammi, Itthisansatte Parivude Tahi.
Chavu Panch U Parimanam, Ten Paran Kahant Anaadi ||2430||' 'Parimanam Jav Tinni Chauro Panch Va Vagaranani, Parato Chatthaadi Aparamanam.'
Here, three, four or five questions or verses are called limited. Six questions or more are called unlimited.
Staying in the house of a householder after taking alms is prohibited in Brihatkalpa, but according to the Brihatkalpa sutra, there is also a provision for giving a brief answer in exceptional circumstances. Therefore, the word 'Aparamanaae' in this sutra should be understood as an exceptional statement.
For a monk, any other story or false story is completely prohibited, therefore, here, preaching Dharma etc. is expected from the story. If it seems appropriate, he can tell a brief Dharma story or answer a question in the said assembly at night. Only if the limit is exceeded, does the monk receive Guruchaumasi penance.
## Penance for Contact with a Nigranthi
11. Je Bhikkhu Sagnicchiaae Va, Paraganicchiaae Va, Nigganthiee Saddi Gamaanugaman Duijjamanee Puroo Gachchhmane, Pittto Riyamanee, Ohayamanasankappe Chita-Soyasagar Sampavithe, Karayalpalhatthamuhe, Attajjhanoovagae, Viharam Va Karei Jav Asamanpaauggan Kahm Kahei, Kahentam Va Saizjji.
Meaning - A monk who travels from village to village with a Sadhvi of his own or another group, while thinking and contemplating, is anxious, immersed in the ocean of sorrow, keeps his face on his palm, meditates in sorrow, or tells a love story that is not appropriate for a monk, or approves of the one who tells it.
(He receives Guruchaumasi penance.)
## Discussion
Just as contact or acquaintance with a woman is prohibited except for Dharma story or Gochari, similarly, a monk should consider contact with a Sadhvi to be prohibited except for self-study, reading of sutra meanings.
Generally, it is prohibited for a monk and a Sadhvi to sit or stand in each other's place (Upashraya) - Brihatkalpa Uddeshak 3, Sutra 1-2.
This sutra mentions penance for a monk's travel and excessive contact with a Sadhvi.