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## English Translation:
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[These are the Nishītha Sūtras. However, there is no Asvadhyāya (unsuitable study) in studying the Āgama which is translated in relation to these.
The specific rule regarding Asvadhyāya is that there is no Asvadhyāya in the reading and recitation of the essential Sūtras, because this is always to be done at the time of both Sandhyās (twilight). Therefore, the recitation of the "Namaskāra Mantra", "Logass" etc., essential Sūtras can be read or spoken always and everywhere.
If one becomes aware of any Asvadhyāya, then to complete the remaining study or objective, there is a Prāyaścitta (atonement) for studying.
If one needs to purify the blood etc. of a Tiryanch (non-human) Panchendriya (five-sensed being) or a human being with water, then one should go 60 hands or 100 hands away from the study place and do it. The blood or body of a Tri-indriya (three-sensed being) or Chatur-indriya (four-sensed being) is not considered Asvadhyāya.
If there is a highway in the midst of the Audārika (impure) substances, then there is no Asvadhyāya. Even if there is any Audārika Asvadhyāya left after studying properly in the Upāśraya (monastery) and outside up to 60 hands, then the Prāyaścitta mentioned in the Sūtras does not apply.
Therefore, the Bhikshu should study by transcribing and considering all types of Asvadhyāyas during the day, and at night, he should transcribe the Kāla-pratilekhan (time-transcription) in three places where all directions and the sky are clearly visible when standing. Due to rain etc., Kāla-pratilekhan can also be done in a house sometimes.
In a very large group of Śramaṇas, two Sadhus (monks) do Kāla-pratilekhan after taking permission from the Āchārya (teacher), then all the Sadhus study after being informed. If the cause of Asvadhyāya is known in between, then the study is stopped after making a complete decision about it.
Even though Svādhyāya (study) is a means of inner penance and great Nirjarā (purification), studying in Asvadhyāya violates Jināgnā (Jain teachings), leads to Karma-bandha (bondage of karma) due to violation of rules, sometimes brings disgrace, therefore, it leads to violation of restraint and Prāyaścitta. - Nishītha Chūṇī presents this Sūtra.
Therefore, the Svādhyāya-priya Bhikshu should always be careful about Asvadhyāyas.
**Prāyaścitta for studying in one's own Asvadhyāya**
**15.** Je Bhikkhu appano asajjhaie sajjaayam karei, karentam vā saijjai.
**15.** The Bhikshu who studies in his own physical Asvadhyāya or approves of the one who studies (receives the Laghu-chaumāso Prāyaścitta).
**Discussion:** One's own Asvadhyāya is of two types: 1. Wound-related 2. Menstrual-related. In this, the Bhikshu has one type of Asvadhyāya and the Bhikshuni has both types.
When blood or pus comes out of boils, ulcers, warts etc. in the body, then there is Asvadhyāya. After purifying it, one can study outside 100 hands.