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## Nineteenth Uddeshak ]
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Gradually, the merit also increases. Therefore, in those sutras, the subject of eligibility and ineligibility for recitation is also expected.
In the present four sutras, two types of eligibility are indicated by the words "Patra" and "Vyakt".
1. Patra - One who has attained full eligibility to receive the recitation of the Kalikasutras, i.e., one who possesses the qualities necessary for recitation, is called "Patra", and one who does not possess the qualities necessary for recitation is called "Apatra".
In the fourth Uddeshak of the Brihatkalpa Sutra, there is a provision for giving recitation to one who possesses three qualities, and a prohibition against giving recitation to one who possesses three demerits.
Three qualities
1. Vinita.
2. One who abandons the Vigaayas.
3.
Three demerits
1. Avinita
2. One who does not abandon Vigaayas.
3. One who does not pacify the Kashaya Klesha.
One who quickly pacifies the Kashaya Klesha.
Of these three qualities, the first, Vinaya, is very vast and is also called the root of Dharma. Nevertheless, at the very least, there should be complete faith, devotion, and dedication towards the reciter, there should be a respectful demeanor towards them, there should be complete interest and joy in receiving the recitation from them, and there should be the wisdom to study while holding their instructions as sacred. Such a Vinaya disciple is eligible for recitation.
Newly initiated disciples are first taught by the Pravartaka Muniraj about all the practices related to Samyama, respectful behavior, and general knowledge. The Stavira Munivers stabilize them with the qualities of Samyama. After this initial education, those who become eligible Patras, as described above, are appointed to study under the leadership of the Upadhyaya. Those who do not attain eligibility continue to increase their knowledge and meditation under the guidance of the Pravartaka and Stavira.
Under the Upadhyaya, the study of the original text is completed with pure pronunciation and Ghoshashuddhi, and the Acharya gives them the recitation of the Sutra-artha, which is full of meaning and ultimate meaning, according to their eligibility.
In the Vyavahar Bhashya Uddeshak 1, it is stated that it is necessary for each Gachchha to have five Padavidharas, of whom four are described above and the fifth is the Ganavachchedaka. These Ganavachchedakas are those who arrange all kinds of services, etc., related to the Gan, and are great assistants to the Acharya. With these five Padavidharas, the Gachchhavasis Sadhus can have a proper arrangement for the worship of knowledge, vision, character, etc. Therefore, the Bhashya encourages a Bhikshu who desires Samyama and Samadhi to stay in such a Gachchha, explaining it in detail with examples.
The following is a collection of verses from the Bhashya about the characteristics of an Apatra:
Titiṇie calacitte, gāṇangaṇie ya dubbal carite. Āyiriya paribhāsi, vāmavattē ya pisuṇē ya.