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[298] The *Vyavahar Sutra* states, "I am not a *pratisevi*." Then he is not subject to *prayaschitta* and the decision should be made based on the evidence he provides. Q: O Bhagavan! What is the reason for saying this? A: The *vyavahar* (atonement) depends on the truthful statement of the monks who have taken the vow of truth. The discussion in the 32nd Sutra of the First Uddeshak states that a monk who has abandoned *samyama* and become a householder can be re-initiated into the *gana* after returning. This Sutra states that a monk who has abandoned *samyama* and gone elsewhere due to a change of mind can return. This fickle-minded monk can return on the same day, after one or two nights, or even after many days. When the returning monk wants to stay in the *gachchha*, he should explain his change of mind and its reasons. At that time, if the *geetarth* elders of the *gachchha* do not agree, i.e., if someone doubts that he may have indulged in some fault during this period, the *gachchha* leader should question the monk or inquire from someone else and make a decision. If no authentic information is available, the decision should be made according to the monk's answer. If he admits to indulging in the fault, he should be given *prayaschitta* for it. If he does not admit to the fault, he should not be given *prayaschitta* simply because someone doubts him. However, he can be given appropriate *prayaschitta* for the intention to abandon *samyama* and for going elsewhere due to that intention, and he can be included in the *gachchha*. The description of not having the intention to abandon *samyama*, the description of the reasons for abandoning *samyama*, and the description of the examination upon returning to the *gana* can be found in the discussion of the 32nd Sutra of the First Uddeshak. Here, the commentator has mentioned some specific reasons for the intention to abandon *samyama*, which are related to the previous Sutra 23, and has also mentioned some reasons for the change of mind. Reasons for abandoning *samyama*: 1. A person who has been falsely accused may become disheartened and decide to abandon *samyama*. 2. A person who speaks the truth may not be able to prove his statement, and he may become distressed by injustice and decide to abandon *samyama*. 3. A monk who has indulged in a fault may want to hide it, but if it is revealed and proven by someone else, he may feel ashamed and decide to abandon *samyama*. 4. If the *geetarth* elders make a wrong decision due to someone's deception, a person may become dissatisfied and decide to abandon *samyama*.