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The *Cholpattak* is only mentioned by name in the *Nishith Sutra* and the *Cholpattak-Prashnavyakaran Sutra* in the context of a monk's attire. There is no further description of it in other Agamas.
The *Nishith Bhashya* (verse 5804) mentions a *Cholpattak* measurement of two hands long and one hand wide for a young monk. This is not sufficient to cover the body in a way that would be considered modest in worldly terms. Therefore, its purpose is not clear.
This verse does not mention the number of *Cholpattak*s.
For an older monk, the same verse mentions a *Cholpattak* measurement of four hands long and one hand wide. This may not be sufficient to cover the body in a way that would be considered modest for them either.
Due to the lack of a clear, ancient, and pure tradition, there are many different sizes of *Cholpattak*s in use today, with varying lengths and widths. These variations contradict the evidence provided by the *Bhashya*.
The *Brihatkalpa Sutra* states that a monk should receive three whole pieces of cloth (*than*) at the time of initiation, which are sufficient for all the necessary equipment. If the *Cholpattak* and other garments are made according to the measurements mentioned in the *Bhashya*, then there would be no need for the three *than* of cloth mentioned in the *Brihatkalpa Sutra*. Therefore, the true size of the *Cholpattak* is that it should be large enough to provide modesty, protect from the cold, and fit the body in terms of length and width.
Although the Agamas and *Bhashya* do not mention the number of *Cholpattak*s, it is appropriate for a *sthavirakalpi* to have two *Cholpattak*s, considering the need for copying scriptures and other activities.
*Mukhavastrika* - " *Mukhapotika* - *mukham pidhanaya*, *potam* - *vastran mukham potam*, *tadeva hrasvam chaturangulaadhikavitastimaatra pramanatvat mukhapotika*. *Mukhavastrikaayam*." - *Pindaniyukti*.
Meaning: *Mukhavastrika* is the cloth used to cover the face. It is one *bent* and four *angula* (16 *angula*) long.
The *Nishith Bhashya* and *Brihatkalpa Bhashya* mention this measurement, but they do not specify the length and width. Other Agamas and commentaries also do not mention the length and width separately. Therefore, it is clear that the *mukhavastrika* should be 16 *angula* square.
In the *murtipujak* community, it is common to use a square *muhpatti*. In the *Sthanakvasi* community, it is common to use a *mukhavastrika* that is 21 *angula* long and 16 *angula* wide. This measurement is not found in any Agama or commentary, but it is more suitable for covering the face.
The *Odhaniyukti* mentions the *mukhavastrika* as follows:
" *Chatvaryangulaani vitastishcheti, etacchaturastra mukhanantakasya pramanam, athava idam dvitiya pramanam - yadut mukhapramnam karttavya muhanantam; etaduktan bhavathi vasatipramarjanadou yatha mukham pacchaadyate tryanan konadvaaye grihitva krikaatika prishthatasch yatha granthitum shakyate tatha karttavya etaddvitiyam pramanam, ganana pramanena punastadekakameva mukhanantakam bhavathi iti*. - *Odhaniyukti* verse 711 commentary.
Meaning: The *mukhavastrika* is 16 *angula* long and wide, making it square. There is another type of *mukhavastrika* that is triangular and used to cover the face and nose when cleaning the house. It is tied at the back of the head in such a way that it can be tied securely. This is the second measurement. However, according to the calculation, there is only one type of *mukhanantak* (face covering).