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[Fourfold Purpose] [211] If they give permission, it is permissible for them to accept other ganas for the purpose of receiving the scriptures. If they do not give permission, it is not permissible for them to accept other ganas for the purpose of receiving the scriptures. The meaning of this sutra is that if a sadhu wishes to accept the ordination of an acharya or upadhyaya of another gana for a short period of time for the purpose of attaining knowledge or practicing special austerities, it is necessary for him to obtain the permission of his own acharya. If the acharya is not nearby, then the permission of the upadhyaya should be obtained, in their absence the permission of the pravartaka, in their absence the permission of the sthavira, in their absence the permission of the gani, in their absence the permission of the ganadhara, and in their absence the permission of the ganavacchedaka should be obtained before going to another gana. Otherwise, he is liable to atonement. After the completion of studies, etc., the monk returns to his own gana's acharya. Because he has not gone forever. The provision for going forever is made in the following sutras. Acharyas, upadhyayas, or ganavacchedakas, etc., who hold these positions, may also go to another acharya or upadhyaya for special studies, but they can only do so after handing over their position to another qualified monk and obtaining their permission, ensuring that the order of the gachcha continues. They cannot go without permission. The reasons for handing over the position and obtaining permission are as follows: 1. Studying may take a long time. 2. Studying can only be done if one is free from the worries of the gachcha. 3. It is necessary to obtain permission for the sake of the order of the gachcha, for the sake of vinaya-pratipatti, and for the success of the work. After completing their studies, they can return to their own gachcha and resume their position. It is important to note here that a sadhu can go to another gana alone if he has the permission of the acharya, etc., but a sadhvi cannot go alone. Even if she has permission, she must go to another gana with at least one other sadhvi. The same rules apply to obtaining the permission of the acharya, etc., or following other necessary procedures. It is important to note that it is also necessary to obtain the permission of the pravarti. The method of going to another gana for sambhogika-vyavahara is as follows: 23. If a monk wishes to go to another gana for the purpose of sambhogika-vyavahara, he should be ordained in that other gana. It is not permissible for him to be ordained in another gana for the purpose of sambhogika-vyavahara without the permission of the acharya or upadhyaya or ganavacchedaka.