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## Second Objective [305]
A Pariharic Bhikshu is not allowed to eat or drink from the bowl of an Apariharic Sthavir. However, he is allowed to eat or drink from his own bowl, from a Palasak, from a Kamandalu, or by holding the food in both hands or in one hand. This is called the "Prachar" of a Pariharic Bhikshu in comparison to an Apariharic Bhikshu.
**Discussion:**
When Apariharic Bhikshus live with Bhikshus who are performing Pariharatapas, some of them eat separately and some eat together. A Bhikshu who performs a one-month Pariharatapas eats separately until the completion of the one-month tapas and for five days after the Parana. After that, he eats a Mandalik Aahar. Similarly, a Bhikshu who performs a two-month Pariharatapas eats separately for two months and ten days, a three-month tapas Bhikshu for three months and fifteen days, a four-month tapas Bhikshu for four months and twenty days, a five-month tapas Bhikshu for five months and twenty-five days, and a six-month tapas Bhikshu for six months and thirty days (one month). In this way, after one month from the completion of the Pariharatapas, all Pariharic and Apariharic Bhikshus eat together.
A Bhikshu performing Pariharatapas brings his own food and is not allowed to take food from anyone. This is the general rule. If he becomes weak while performing tapas, the Sthavir should tell the other Bhikshus, "O Aryas! You should give food to this Parihari Bhikshu or invite him." Upon being told this, he can be given food. If he needs ghee or other Vigaya, he can consume it after receiving permission again. However, he cannot consume Vigaya just by being given permission to eat food.
**General Rule:**
A Pariharic Bhikshu who lives in a Vyayavritta with an Apariharic Sthavir goes separately to get food for himself and for the Sthavir. This is the general rule. However, if the Sthavir gives permission for any reason, he can bring food for the Sthavir along with his own food in their respective bowls. He can also bring his own food in the Sthavir's bowl along with the Sthavir's food. If any Vigaya gets mixed with his rough food while doing so, he can eat it with the Sthavir's permission.
**Sutras:**
The Sutras state that these Bhikshus should not eat from each other's bowls. They should eat from their own bowls or by holding the food in their hands. This rule implies that they should keep their bowls separate and cannot eat the food brought together collectively. The reason for this is that...