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"Dharṇāvyavahāra" is the practice of accepting and adhering to a particular conduct. Alternatively, "Vaiyāvatya" refers to the act of a Śramaṇa who has benefited the Gaṇa through service, but who has not been able to learn the "Chhedashruta." In such a case, the Guru Mahārāja would make him accept certain "Prāyaścitta" (penance) practices. This too is considered "Dharṇāvyavahāra."
"Jītavyavahāra" encompasses the concepts of "Sthiti" (state), "Kalpa" (time), "Maryādā" (limit), and "Vyavasthā" (system). These are synonyms for "Jīta." The pure conduct that is established through "Gīta" (scripture) is "Jītavyavahāra."
"Jītavyavahāra" also includes the practice of performing "Prāyaścitta" that is either less or more than what is prescribed in the "Śruta" (scripture), but is traditionally practiced. If, in addition to the reasons mentioned in the "Sūtra" (aphorism), other reasons arise, and the "Aticāra" (excess) is rectified through "Prāyaścitta" practiced by many "Gīta" (scripture) scholars, then that too is "Jītavyavahāra." The rules and prohibitions established by many "Gīta" (scripture) scholars and unanimously agreed upon are also considered "Jītavyavahāra."
If, while the "Prāyaścitta" for violating the "Vyavahārapañcaka" (five types of conduct) is prescribed by the "Āgama" (scripture), someone practices "Śrutavyavahāra" (scriptural conduct), then they are liable for the "Prāyaścitta" of four "Guru" (teachers). Similarly, if someone practices "Prājñāvyavahāra" (conduct based on wisdom) while "Śrutavyavahāra" is applicable, or "Yājñāvyavahāra" (conduct based on rituals) while "Dharṇāvyavahāra" is applicable, or "Dharṇāvyavahāra" while "Jītavyavahāra" is applicable, they are all liable for the "Prāyaścitta" of four "Guru" (teachers).
The "Vyavahārapañcaka" (five types of conduct) can only be practiced in a sequential order, starting from the beginning and moving forward. Practicing them in reverse order is strictly prohibited. An "Āgamavyavahārī" (one who follows the "Āgama") should only practice "Āgamavyavahāra" and not any other conduct based on "Śruta" (scripture) or other sources. This is because when the sun shines, there is no need for the light of a lamp.
"Just as good qualities are desirable, so is the conduct that is beneficial. This is what is said about the twelve types of conduct." - "Vyavahāra" (conduct) "Uttara" (chapter) 10, "Bhāṣya" (commentary) "Gāthā" (verse) 724.
"What is beneficial is not to be practiced by those who are not worthy. What is beneficial for the worthy is to be practiced by them." - "Vyavahāra" (conduct) "Uttara" (chapter) 10, "Bhāṣya" (commentary) "Gāthā" (verse) 715.
"Whatever "Prāyaścitta" (penance) is not contrary to the established tradition, and whatever is beneficial for many, that is indeed "Jītakalpa" (conduct based on "Jīta")." - "Vyavahāra" (conduct) "Bhāṣya" (commentary) "Pībikā" (commentary) "Gāthā" (verse) 12.
"What is beneficial for the worthy, but is practiced by those who are careless and distracted, even if it is practiced by many, is not to be practiced by the worthy. What is beneficial for the worthy, given with enthusiasm and devotion, even if practiced by one person, is to be practiced by the worthy." - "Vyavahāra" (conduct) "Uttara" (chapter) 10, "Bhāṣya" (commentary) "Gāthā" (verse) 720, 721.