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## Nineteenth Udva Shak
[425] In reality, only four sutras are appropriate because repeating the same sutras again and again in the same chapter is not worthy of sutra composition.
From the perspective of meaning, the statement of qualifications like Vinaya etc. is included in the first pair of sutras, and the statement of qualifications like age etc. is included in the second pair of sutras. The statement of other topics like Praadi, which are obtained through the order of the sutras, has already been included in the previous sutras. Therefore, the texts with options of six or eight sutras have not been accepted here.
In this way, from sutra 16 to 21, three topics have been stated in pairs of two sutras: 1. Giving recitation in the order of the sutras, 2. Giving it only to those who are qualified by Vinaya, qualities etc., 3. Giving recitation only to those who are qualified and have attained the required age. Penance is incurred for acting contrary to these regulations.
**Penance for showing partiality in giving recitation**
22. **Je bhikku doṇhaṁ sarisgaṇāṁ ekkāṁ sancikkhāveï, ekkāṁ na sancikkhāveï, ekkāṁ vāeï, ekkāṁ na vāeï, taṁ karantāṁ vā sāïjjai.**
A monk who teaches one of two equally qualified disciples and not the other, gives recitation to one and not the other, or approves of someone doing so (incurs the penance of Laghuchomaaso).
**Discussion:** Disciples who possess the qualities of eligibility and individuality mentioned in the previous sutras, and who have the auspicious signs of correctly understanding the sutra, should be given recitation impartially and with equanimity.
In determining eligibility or ineligibility, besides discernment, there should also be an equal view of all disciples by the degree holders. If there is some prior or subsequent relationship with someone, there may be partiality due to attachment, or if there is an unpleasant relationship with someone, there may be aversion. But a Bahushruta who has attained the degree and the responsibility of teaching should not behave with such attachment or aversion. This is the meaning of this sutra.
Doing so increases discord among the disciples and unrest and disorder in the Gachchha. Therefore, the giver of recitation incurs the penance mentioned in the sutra. The Acharya or Ganavachchedak arranges for the giving of such penances.
**Penance for accepting recitation that has not been given**
23. **Je bhikku āïri-uvajjhāehiṁ avidiṇṇaṁ giraṁ āïyaï, āïyantāṁ vā sāïjjai.**
A monk who accepts recitation without it being given by the Acharya and Upadhyaya, or approves of someone doing so (incurs the penance of Laghuchomaaso).
**Discussion:** Due to the established order, not giving recitation of a sutra etc., not giving recitation due to being ineligible to give it, not giving recitation due to lack of the required age, or showing partiality...