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## Third Objective] [181 It is not proper for a nun to accept clothes from her own *nisra* when she is staying at a householder's house for food. It is not proper for her to accept clothes from her own *nisra* even if there are *saamanas* (monks) present, whether they are *aacharyas*, *upaadhyaayas*, *pravarttaks*, *sthaviras*, *ganis*, *ganadharas*, or *ganavachchedakas*, or if she is staying with them. It is not proper for her to accept clothes from her own *nisra* even if she is staying with someone else who is more important than them. / It is proper for her to accept clothes from the *nisra* of the *pravarttini* (leader of the group). / .13. If a nun needs clothes while staying at a householder's house for food, it is not proper for her to accept clothes from her own *nisra*, saying, "I am taking this cloth for myself." / But she can accept clothes from the *nisra* of the *pravarttini*. / She should clearly tell the householder, "I am accepting this cloth from the *nisra* of the *pravarttini*. If she accepts it and gives it to a nun, it will be kept, otherwise it will be returned to you." / Only then can she accept the cloth from the householder, otherwise not. / If her *pravarttini* is not in the *upaashraya* (monastery) or in that village, she can accept the cloth from the *nisra* of the *aacharya*, *upaadhyaaya*, or other *sadhujanas* (holy people) mentioned in the scriptures who are nearby. / The characteristics of the *aacharya* etc. mentioned in the scriptures are as follows: 1. An *aacharya* is one who himself follows the five *praacharas* (principles) of knowledge, vision, conduct, austerity, and vigor, and makes his disciples follow them. He is the master of the *sadhusangh* (community of monks) and is skilled in the *anugraha-nigraha* (grace and punishment), *saaran-vaaran* (praise and blame), and *dhaaran* (holding) of the *sangh*. He is knowledgeable about the state of the world and is endowed with *aacharasampada* (wealth of conduct) and other *paatha sampadas* (wealth of scriptures). / Vyav. U. 3, Sutra. 5 He is the holder of the qualities and scriptures mentioned. / 2. An *upaadhyaaya* is one who is himself an expert in the *dwadashaangashruta* (twelve-part scriptures) and teaches the *praagamas* (ancient scriptures) to the disciples who come to him for study. / Vyav. U. 3, Sutra. 3 He is the holder of the qualities and scriptures mentioned. / 3. A *pravarttak* is one who, seeing the ability or interest of the *sadhus*, appoints them to the tasks assigned by the *aacharya* and to *tapa* (austerity), *sanayama* (self-control), *yoga* (meditation), *vaiyaavrutya* (conduct), *seva* (service), *shushrusha* (care), *adhyayana* (study), and *adhyaapana* (teaching). / 4. A *sthavir* is one who, seeing laxity in the self-control of the *sadhus* or seeing them deviate from self-control, gives them advice about the dangers (undesirable things or faults) of this world and the next and makes them firm in their duties. / 5. A *gani* is one who is the master of a group of *sadhus* and takes care of the *sadhvis* (nuns) and their arrangements.