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[328] (3) One should not wander independently before the age mentioned in the Sutras, even if it is a solitary journey or leaving the Gachchha. (4) If there is a special circumstance, one should wander under the protection of the Gachchha, along with other Acharya and Upadhyaya. (5) The Gachchha leaders should not leave their Gachchha vacant for two or three positions.
**Rules regarding giving positions to those who have committed the act of Brahma-violation:**
13. If a Bhikkhu commits the act of Brahma-violation, he is not eligible for the position of Acharya or Upadhyaya for three years, or until he is expelled from the Gachchha, or until he is reinstated.
14. If a Bhikkhu commits the act of Brahma-violation after being expelled from the Gachchha, he is not eligible for the position of Acharya or Upadhyaya for his entire life, or until he is expelled from the Gachchha, or until he is reinstated.
15. If a Bhikkhu commits the act of Brahma-violation after being reinstated in the Gachchha, he is not eligible for the position of Acharya or Upadhyaya for three years, or until he is expelled from the Gachchha, or until he is reinstated. After three years, he can be eligible for the positions of Thiya, Uvasanta, Uvaraya, Padiviraya, or Nivvagara.
16. If a Bhikkhu commits the act of Brahma-violation after being appointed as Acharya or Upadhyaya, he is not eligible for the position of Acharya or Upadhyaya for his entire life, or until he is expelled from the Gachchha, or until he is reinstated.
17. If a Bhikkhu commits the act of Brahma-violation after being reinstated as Acharya or Upadhyaya, he is not eligible for the position of Acharya or Upadhyaya for three years, or until he is expelled from the Gachchha, or until he is reinstated. After three years, he can be eligible for the positions of Thiya, Uvasanta, Uvaraya, Padiviraya, or Nivvagara.