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## Twelfth Uddeshak
[283 Meaning - The remaining large rivers are also indicated by the statement of the five rivers. These five major rivers never dried up and were famous in the ancient wandering area. Therefore, the Sutra refers to their name and number. One should understand the other large rivers of that time by their characteristics.
Mahannv-Mahaslila 'Bahudako' - having abundant water. Mahanaipro - main rivers.
The Brihatkalpasutra Uddeshak 4 and Pracha. Shru. 2 A. 3 U. 2 describe the method of crossing a river on foot, and Aacha. Shru. 2 A. 3 U. 1 & 2 describe the method of crossing a river by boat and the method to be followed in case of an attack.
The five rivers mentioned in this Sutra may also have less water at times. The Brihatkalpasutra Uddeshak 4 mentions that the Airavati river near Kunala city had less water.
According to the Utsarga Vidhan, a monk is not even allowed to touch water. But this is an exception if he has to cross a river while traveling. The Bahutkalpashabhya and Nishithabhashya discuss this exception and its reasoning in detail. There are many options for how much to travel by land and how much by water, based on the earth, green grass, flowers, etc.
There are also many options in the Prāyaścitta. The method of swimming using a boat, a raft, etc. is also described. For this, one should study the Bhashya. The summary of the twelfth Uddeshak is: 1-2 Binding or releasing sentient beings.
Repeatedly breaking the vow of non-acceptance. 4 Consuming mixed food of each body.
Using wool and leather. Sitting on a straw mat covered with clothes belonging to a householder. Getting a householder to sew a Sadhvi's sheet. Even slightly harming the five stationary beings like earth, etc.
Climbing a tree with awareness. 10-13 Eating from a householder's utensils, wearing a householder's clothes, sitting on a householder's bed, treating a householder. 14 Consuming food with previous karma defects. 15 Consuming food from a water vessel (a householder's vessel for taking and removing raw water). 16-30 Visiting places of interest.
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