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The *Vyavaharsutra* states that a *Pariharic* monk is one who adheres to the rules of conduct. Bringing food along due to circumstances or by order is an exception, but it is necessary to follow the general rule of not having any obstacle in taking the bowl and eating together. The monk's body is an aid to restraint and austerity, therefore, it is necessary to provide him with food, etc. Even an act done for one's own body without attachment is a cause of *nirjara*, therefore, the *sutra* uses the word "Appano Veyavadaiae", meaning "for one's own *veyavrutya*". The *sutra* uses these words for the means of eating food: 1. In one's own (food-taking) bowl. 2. In one's own "palasak" (measure). 3. In one's own *kamandalaka* (water-taking vessel). 4. In one's own *khobe*, meaning in the cupped hands. 5. In one's own hand, meaning in the palm of one hand. Here, the commentator has interpreted "one's own *palasak*" as "a dona made of *dhaka* leaves". The word "sayansi" is used with each word in the *sutra*. The monk's own bowl is the one that is always with him and which is *pragamoct*. It is forbidden in the *agama* to keep a dona made of *palasa* leaves, and it is not suitable for long-term use. Therefore, it is appropriate to understand "one's own *palasak*" as "measure", and keeping a measure is also *agamasammat*. - *Dasha. Da. 8 Sutra* reveals that if the monks are *unodari* of the bowl, they can eat by taking it in their own measure, hand, or *khobe* (cupped hands). In this *Vyavaharsutra* composed by Shri Bhadrabahu Swami of the *Chaudaspurva*, three names have been mentioned from the perspective of the bowl. This implies that a monk can generally keep many bowls, therefore, the historical statement of keeping only one bowl cannot be considered *agamasammat*. Considering the abundance of statements regarding *parihara* austerity and *pariharik* monks in the *Chhedasutras*, it does not seem appropriate to consider this method as discontinued. The main *agamasammat* rules of this method are: "To live with the *acharya* etc. in silence with *ayambil*, fasting, and solitude, to renounce assistance and sexual pleasure, etc.", which are possible to follow in the present time. The interpretations have considered it discontinued and have also stated it as forbidden for nuns, but there is no mention of this in the *agamas* nor is it proven by any *agama* rule.