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If it is not possible to perform the Nisith Sutra, then one should not violate the third day, otherwise they become liable for atonement.
It is the duty of the Gachchhanayak or the leading monk there, and they are the ones who are liable for atonement.
The incoming monk may come for criticism (purification), for gaining knowledge, for the work of the Sangha, or for ordination.
Failure to inquire may lead to a change in their faith, disgrace, etc. Therefore, the leading monk should diligently perform this duty.
**Atonement for eating with a monk who has been punished by conflict**
14. A monk who has not calmed down, has not performed atonement, who eats with him without inquiry or even after inquiry, or approves of those who eat with him, is liable for Guruchaumasi atonement.
**Discussion:**
The Brihatkalpa Sutra Uddeshak 4 states that if a monk has a conflict with another monk, they should not go out for any work, including Gochari, without calming down or performing atonement for criticism.
This atonement sutra implies that if a monk who has been punished by conflict does not calm down or accept atonement even after inquiry, then one cannot have any dealings with them, including eating, after three days.
Those who exchange food with them after three days are liable for atonement.
Here, the commentator has mentioned many reasons for the origin of conflict and also many ways to calm down the monk who has not calmed down.
The many harms that result from neglecting these methods are explained with an interesting example.
**Atonement for saying and giving the opposite atonement**
15. A monk who gives a higher atonement for a lower atonement, or approves of those who do so.
16. A monk who gives a lower atonement for a higher atonement, or approves of those who do so.
17. A monk who gives a higher atonement for a lower atonement, or approves of those who do so.
18. A monk who gives a lower atonement for a higher atonement, or approves of those who do so.