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## Translation:
**[300]** It is appropriate to establish or hold the position of Acharya or Upadhyaya for a short period or for life, or it can be done in circumstances where it is in the best interest of the Gan.
**Discussion:** To ensure the smooth functioning of the Sangha in the Acharya's or Upadhyaya's presence, a suitable Acharya and Upadhyaya should be appointed.
**Reasons for short-term appointment:**
1. The current Acharya needs to be relieved of the Sangha's responsibilities for treatment of a specific illness or for performing specific tapasya for overcoming attachment.
2. The Acharya needs to go to another Acharya or Upadhyaya for study or to teach and assist them.
3. The Acharya needs to temporarily abandon their vows due to circumstances.
4. The necessary studies of a qualified monk are incomplete at the time of appointment.
**Reasons for life-long appointment:**
1. The Acharya or Upadhyaya knows their death is approaching.
2. The Acharya or Upadhyaya is very old or has a long-term incurable illness.
3. The Acharya or Upadhyaya needs to perform specific practices like studying the Jina Kalpa.
4. The Acharya needs to completely abandon their vows.
5. The Acharya is unable to follow Brahmacharya.
6. The Acharya needs to leave their own Gachchha and join another.
In these situations, a qualified monk is appointed to the position of Acharya for life.
**The commentator mentions two types of Acharyas:**
1. **Sapeksha (Relative):** An Acharya who appoints a qualified monk to their position at the appropriate time during their lifetime.
2. **Nirapeksha (Absolute):** An Acharya who does not appoint a qualified monk at the appropriate time, neglecting their duty and passing away, or appointing an unqualified person.
This is because after their death, the Gachchha experiences an increase in kshaya (negative emotions), conflict, etc., leading to the disruption of the Gachchha's order.
**The Sutra uses the term "Ekpakshi" (one-sided). The commentary explains it as:**
"Duviho ya egpakshi, pavajja sue ya hoi nayancho / Suttammi egvayana, pavajjaaye kulivaadi."
**Meaning:**
"Ekpakshi is of two types: 1. From Shruta (scripture) and 2. From Pravrajya (renunciation)."