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[178] The reason why the *Bahutkalpasutra* prohibits *Sadhvis* from wearing *saromacharma* (leather with hair) is that it is difficult for them to find such leather and follow the many restrictions associated with it. Additionally, the possibility of experiencing a touch similar to that of a man in *saromacharma* could hinder their *brahmacharya* (celibacy). The commentary mentions many reasons for wearing *romarhit charmakhand* (hairless leather). These include wearing it during *sanhdiwat* (rheumatism), extreme cold or heat, when unable to walk, when vision becomes weak, or when blisters develop on the feet. The commentary describes various types of *kritsna* (whole) and *akritsna* (partial) leather and their uses in different situations. It is essential to study the commentary to understand these details.
**Rules for *Sadhus* and *Sadhvis* regarding clothing:**
7. It is not permissible for *nigganthas* (Jain monks) or *nigganthis* (Jain nuns) to wear or use *kritsna* (whole) garments.
8. It is permissible for *nigganthas* or *nigganthis* to wear or use *akritsna* (partial) garments.
9. It is not permissible for *nigganthas* or *nigganthis* to wear or use *abhinna* (unseparated) garments.
10. It is permissible for *nigganthas* or *nigganthis* to wear or use *bhinna* (separated) garments.
**Discussion:**
In these sutras, the terms *kritsna-akritsna* and *abhinna-bhinna* are synonymous. The reason for having separate sutras for them is that the *kritsna* sutras describe the *varna* (color), *mulya* (value), etc., of the garment, which are *bhavakritsna* (whole in terms of qualities), while the *abhinna* sutras describe the *prakhunda than* (large piece) or the very long and wide garment, which is *dravya kritsna* (whole in terms of substance).
The commentator, while explaining *kritsna* (whole) garments in detail, states that *kritsna* garments are of four types based on *dravya* (substance), *kshetra* (area), *kala* (time), and *bhava* (quality). Among these, *dravya kritsna* (whole in terms of substance) is further divided into two types: *sakal-dravya kritsna* (whole in terms of all substance) and *praman-dravya kritsna* (whole in terms of quantity).
A garment that has its beginning and end parts, has a border, is soft to touch, and is free from blemishes like soot, black or yellow spots, etc., is called *sakal-dravya kritsna* (whole in terms of all substance). This is further divided into three types based on quality: *jghanya* (inferior), *madhyama* (medium), and *utkrista* (superior). *Mukhavastrika* (face cloth) etc. are *jghanya* (inferior) *dravya kritsna*, *chola patta* (upper garment) etc. are *madhyama* (medium), and *chadar* (sheet) is *utkrista* (superior) *dravya kritsna*.
Garments that are longer and wider than the prescribed length and width are called *praman-dravya kritsna* (whole in terms of quantity).