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The second objective, 301, states that a monk who has received teachings from a single guru, or whose knowledge of scriptures and their meaning is similar to that of the Acharya and other teachers, without any difference, is called **ekapakshika** from the perspective of **shruta** (scriptural knowledge). A monk who has been ordained in a single **kula** (lineage), **gana** (group), and **sangha** (community) and has remained stable, or who has resided and studied with a single **gachcha** (lineage) of monks, is called **ekapakshika** from the perspective of **pravrajya** (ordination).
The commentator has explained these two terms by dividing them into four categories:
1. **Ekapakshika** from both **pravrajya** and **shruta**.
2. **Ekapakshika** from **pravrajya** but not from **shruta**.
3. **Ekapakshika** from **shruta** but not from **pravrajya**.
4. Not **ekapakshika** from either **pravrajya** or **shruta**.
Only a monk belonging to the first category should be appointed to a position. The other categories are not fully **ekapakshika**. The last sentence of the sutra also mentions an exception, stating that if there is no fully **ekapakshika** and eligible monk in a particular situation, the **gana-pramukhas** (leaders of the group) can decide what is appropriate for the **gana**.
The commentator clarifies that even in exceptional circumstances, a monk belonging to the third category, who is fully **ekapakshika** from **shruta**, should be appointed to a position. However, appointing a monk belonging to the second or fourth category would result in the Acharya incurring the **guru-chaumasi** (a type of penance) and facing the consequences of **prajna-bhang** (loss of wisdom) and other faults. Therefore, a monk who is not **alpasruta** (having limited knowledge) but **bahushruta** (having extensive knowledge) and **ekapakshika** from **shruta** can be appointed to a position in such situations.
The commentator has also stated in **ga. 333** that a monk who is **alpasruta** is not **ekapakshika** but **anekapakshika** (having multiple perspectives).
The disadvantages of not being **ekapakshika** from **shruta** are:
1. Due to different interpretations, the monk cannot satisfy the students on various topics.
2. Different interpretations can lead to disputes within the **gachcha**.
3. Different interpretations can lead to conflicts and fragmentation of the **gachcha**.
4. If the monk has limited knowledge, they cannot resolve questions and answers, forcing students to seek answers from other **gachchas**.
5. Monks from other **gachchas** can attract students with **agit-artha** (meaning not found in the scriptures) or **git-artha** (meaning found in the scriptures) by using **shruta** as a means, leading to harm, unrest, and disorder in the **gana**.
The disadvantages of not being **ekapakshika** from **pravrajya** are:
1. An Acharya who has been ordained in a different **kula** and **gana** may not consider the monks of the **gana** as their own.