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Some preceptors believe that a lay follower who has completed the *pratima* (ritual) takes vows of *sannyasa* (renunciation). It is mentioned that Kartik Seth had performed the *pratima* 100 times. The seventh *uddeshika* (chapter) describes the *shraman* (ascetic) *pratimaa* (rituals). These *bhikshu* (monk) *pratimaa* are 12 in number. The first *pratima* requires the *bhikshu* to accept one *datti* (gift) of food and one *datti* of water. The *datti* is the continuous flow of food and water given by the donor to the *shraman*’s vessel. It is permissible to accept food from a place where it is prepared for one person, but not from a place where it is prepared for two, three, or more people. The duration of this *pratima* is one month. The second *pratima* is also for one month. In this, two *datti* of food and two *datti* of water are accepted. Similarly, in the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh *pratimaa*, three, four, five, six, and seven *datti* of food and the same number of *datti* of water are accepted respectively. Each *pratima* lasts for one month. They are called tri-monthly, four-monthly, etc., only because of the increase in the number of *datti*. The eighth *pratima* lasts for seven days and nights. It involves observing *chaubihar* (four-fold) fasting. One must stand facing the sky outside the village, lie on one side, and sit in *vishadhyasana* (with legs straight) and endure any *upsarga* (adverse conditions) with a calm mind. The ninth *pratima* also lasts for seven nights. In this, *chaubihar* is observed with *bela-bela* (at specific times) *parana* (breaking of fast). One must meditate in a secluded place outside the village in *dandasana*, *lagudasana*, or *utkatasana*. The tenth *pratima* also lasts for seven nights. In this, *chaubihar* is observed with *tele-tele* (at specific times) *parana*. One must meditate outside the village in *godohasana*, *virasana*, and *amrakubjasana*. The eleventh *pratima* lasts for one day and night. Its practice is done until the *path* (fourth) *prahar* (watch). *Chaubihar* is observed in this *pratima*. One must stand outside the city with both hands extended towards the knees like a staff and perform *kayotsarga* (relaxation of the body). The twelfth *pratima* lasts for only one night. Its practice is done with *tele* (at specific times). One must stand outside the village in the cremation ground, slightly bending the head, focusing on a single particle with steady eyes, and perform *kayotsarga* with unwavering determination. Any *upsarga* must be endured with equanimity. There are many rules for *shraman* who are in these *pratimaa*. For example, if a *pratima* observer is *nirgrantha* (without possessions), they should divide the begging time into three parts: beginning, middle, and end. They should not go begging in the middle and end parts after going in the beginning part. A *shraman* who is in a monthly *pratima* can stay for one night where they are known. If they are unknown, they can stay for two nights. Staying for longer than that incurs a penalty of *ched* (punishment) or *tap* (penance) for the same number of days. Similarly, other strict rules can be imposed. For example, if a fire breaks out in the *upaashraya* (shelter), they should not go inside. If someone tries to pull them out, they should not resist but carefully exit. Similarly, if a mad elephant, horse, bull, dog, tiger, etc., comes in front of them, they should not retreat even a step out of fear. They should patiently endure cold and heat. The eighth *uddeshika* (chapter) describes the *paryushana* (penance) *kalpa* (ritual). The word *paryushana* is derived from the prefix *pari* and the root *vas* [46]...