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[Vyavahara Sutra] Therefore, the prohibition of conferring the position and holding it has been made. Due to this, the monk cannot wander around as the head for three years, because the sutra prohibits becoming a "Ganadhara." See the special meaning of the word "Ganadhara" in the first sutra of this topic. A monk who, after sexual indulgence or after purification through penance, becomes completely free from sexual desire and leads a spotless life for three years, this is the most inferior limit for him. If during this period, he again indulges in transgressions or misconduct of the great vow of celibacy, or acts contrary to the given penance, then this three-year limit is extended further, and by doing so, he may become unfit for position attainment for life.
The Acharya, Upadhyaya or Ganavatschhedaka, etc. are highly respected in the Gachcha and society, and they are the ideal forms for other monks and nuns. Due to being established in the position, they have a special responsibility of Jinashasan. By implication, positions like Pravartaka, Pravartini, etc. should also be understood.
Engaging in sexual activity while holding these positions is an unpardonable offense. Therefore, without any alternative, they cannot hold any position for life. They have to always remain under the control of others and practice restraint. If a position-holder realizes that 'I am incapable of observing celibacy' and then renounces the position by openly declaring his incapacity or generally expressing his inability to observe restraint, and appoints another suitable monk in the position, and then engages in sexual activity, he does not get the penance for the entire life but only the penance of remaining position-less for three years.
The talk of sexual indulgence even by a common monk causes disrepute and disrespect to Jinashasan, and his prestige is also not maintained. However, the talk of sexual indulgence by a position-holder like Acharya, etc. greatly disrespects Jinashasan, and that position-holder also has to face extreme shame.
Therefore, if a common monk or any position-holder considers himself incapable of observing celibacy, he should follow the gradual spiritual practice mentioned in Pravacanasara 1, Adhyayana 5, Upadesha 4, or should conduct himself according to Pravacanasara 1, Adhyayana 8, Upadesha 4. But he should not tarnish his own and Jinashasan's well-being by engaging in sexual activity while leading a life of restraint.
Even if the intense spiritual practice mentioned in Acarangasutra is not possible for someone, and the intense passions are not subdued, it is still completely inappropriate to tarnish the life of restraint and disrespect Jinashasan. Instead, it is better to renounce restraint and perform religious practices in a limited householder life. If even that is not possible, then the other methods mentioned in the commentary are worth knowing for the understanding of the meaning of the verses.