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## Translation:
**302]** [Vyavahar Sutra 2. Many sadhus in a gana do not accept an acharya who is not their own. 3. Due to the lack of complete intimacy between them, there is no increase in love or discipline, but rather neglect and indiscipline. 4. Due to the lack of mutual intimacy, selfishness and greed for disciples lead to conflicts, which harm the Jain religion. 5. The commentator has also stated that even after a long time, the feeling of estrangement does not disappear, which leads to divisions in the gachchha. Therefore, the first bhangavarti, a one-sided bhikṣu, should be established in the position of acharya etc. for a short period or for life.
While explaining the exceptional provisions in the sutra, the commentator has first stated that the third bhang, i.e., the one-sided bhikṣu from the Shruta, should be appointed to the position. In the absence of a qualified sadhu of the first or third bhang, if it becomes necessary to give someone the position of acharya etc., then the second or fourth bhang can be given the position in order. Because in a gana where there is a community of many sadhus and sadhvis, and where there are newly ordained, young, or child-like sadhus and sadhvis, it is completely forbidden for them to be without an acharya, upadhyaya, or pravarti. There it is also stated that Shraman Nirgranth remain under the supervision of two degree holders, and Shramani Nirgranthis remain under the leadership of three degree holders. If, due to circumstances, a multi-sided bhikṣu of any bhang is given the position of acharya etc., then he should possess these qualities: 1. He should be naturally gentle. 2. All the sadhus and sadhvis of the gachchha should agree to him being their acharya. 3. He should be virtuous and well-versed in the Vinaya. ... 4. The acharya sadhu etc. should be related to his family from his householder life, or many sadhus and sadhvis should be related to his householder life. 5. He should have established intimacy in the gana through his conduct.
If he possesses many such qualities, then that multi-sided bhikṣu can also be appointed to the position of acharya etc. In a gana where there are many geetarth bhikṣus who are accomplished in discipleship etc., one should be appointed as the main acharya and another with similar qualities should be appointed as the upadhyaya. After that, the one who is full of disciples and possesses the qualities of an acharya should also be appointed to the positions of acharya or upadhyaya etc., and if he does not possess those qualities, he should be adorned with the position of sthavir etc. But those who do not have many disciples should remain under the discipline of one main acharya.