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## Translation:
[326] [Vyavahar Sutra] It has been resolved that these aforementioned young ascetics (Niggrantha) who are not yet fully ordained, must always be accompanied by two leaders: 1. Acharya and 2. Upadhyaya. This means that under the guidance of the Acharya, they maintain their restraint and concentration, and under the guidance of the Upadhyaya, they study systematically according to the scriptures.
The second Sutra states the same rule for the young, middle-aged, and senior Sadhvis (female ascetics). They too cannot live without the guidance of three: Acharya, Upadhyaya, and Pravartini. This Sutra also asks a question and answers that these aforementioned Sadhvis are always safe under the guidance of these three.
The Sutra uses the terms "Niggranthass Nav-Dahar-Tarungass" and "Nigganthie Nav-Dahar-Tarunie," which are singular forms, not plural or collective. This indicates that this rule applies to each individual "Nav Dahar Tarun" ascetic.
Therefore, in a Gachchha (community) where there are no Acharya and Upadhyaya, it is not permissible for the aforementioned young ascetics to reside. Similarly, if there is no Pravartini in addition to these two, it is not permissible for the aforementioned young Sadhvis to reside there.
The implication is that every Gachchha with these ascetics must have two leaders: Acharya and Upadhyaya. If such a Gachchha establishes only one leader or appoints no leader at all, and relies solely on the guidance of the Ratnadhik (treasurer), then such a practice is against the scriptures.
These Sutras clearly state that the presence of Acharya and Upadhyaya is essential, whether in a small or large Gachchha. This is the injunction of the Jinas.
If a Gachchha has only 2-4 ascetics, and none of them are "Nav Dahar Tarun" (i.e., all are mature and senior), then they can wander without an Acharya or Upadhyaya. However, if there are "Nav Dahar Tarun" among them, they must reside under the guidance of the Acharya and Upadhyaya of any Gachchha. Otherwise, their conduct is against the scriptures.
Similarly, if there are 5-10 Sadhvis who have no Acharya, Upadhyaya, or Pravartini, or if they have left the Gachchha due to some circumstance, and there are young Sadhvis among them, then they must also accept the guidance of an Acharya and Upadhyaya and appoint their own Pravartini. Otherwise, their conduct is also against the scriptures.
These Sutras also clarify that according to the second aspiration of a monk mentioned in the Sthananga Sutra, Chapter 3, or according to any other vow taken by a monk, and according to the "Saparistithik Prashast Ekalvihar" (appropriate solitary wandering with circumstances) mentioned in Dasavaika Churnika, Chapter 2, Gatha 10; Uttaradhyayanasutra, Chapter 32, Gatha 5; Prachchhanna Shruti, Chapter 1, Prashna 6, Uttara 2; and Suyagada Shruti, Chapter 1, Adhyaya 10, Gatha 11, even a monk who wanders alone is against the scriptures if he is "Nav Dahar" or "Tarun."
Therefore, the aforementioned scripturally sanctioned solitary wandering can only be practiced by mature and senior monks who are not newly initiated.
The implication is that it is not appropriate to engage in any form of solitary wandering or leaving the Gachchha before completing three years of initiation and reaching the age of forty. Such actions are against the scriptures.