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## Fifth Objective | 245. The Fault of a Pariharak Bhikshu and Its Atonement
49. If a Pariharak Bhikshu goes out for a Vyavavritti (a period of retreat) to the Theras, and by chance commits a fault while in the Pariharakalp (period of austerity), and the Thera learns of this through his own knowledge or from others, then after the Vyavavritti, he should be given a very small Prasthapana (atonement).
**Explanation:** The word "Vyavavritti" in this sutra is an example of Upalakshana (a word used to denote something else), therefore other necessary tasks are also included in it. If the Acharya (teacher) or the head of the Gan (group) sends a Pariharatap (one who is undergoing austerity) for Vyavavritti or to debate with the followers of other philosophies, or if he himself goes elsewhere for some unavoidable reason, and there he transgresses the limits of his Pariharatap, then the Acharya, etc., should know about this transgression through his own knowledge or from someone else and give him a very small atonement. This is because his Pariharatap was interrupted due to special reasons like Vyavavritti or debate, etc. In such situations, if necessary, the Acharya can also release him from his Pariharatap. Therefore, the transgression committed during that period is considered forgivable and a very small Prasthapana atonement is given.
## The Law of Going to a Gochari (a place of retreat) After Accepting Pulak-Bhakta (a very delicious meal)
50. If a Nigganthi (Jain monk) enters a householder's house for food and accepts Pulak-Bhakta (a very delicious meal) there, and if he is able to sustain himself with that meal, then he should stay on that food for that day, but he should not go to the householder's house for food again. If he is not able to sustain himself with that meal, then it is permissible for him to go to the householder's house for food again.
**Explanation:** The word "Pulak" generally means "unsubstantial food," but here it has a special meaning...