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[Third Objective] [335] Although all the ordained monks, including the Acharya, Upadhyaya, and others, are generally considered to be Bahushruta (well-versed in scriptures) and Bahuaagamajna (knowledgeable in many scriptures), the use of these terms for them is merely descriptive or may be due to a scribal error. For example, in the first objective, during the Palochana Sastra, these epithets are not attributed to the Acharya and Upadhyaya, but are applied to other monks. However, in many copies, there have been scribal errors regarding these epithets. The implication of these verses with epithets is that Bahushruta monks are responsible individuals for the Jain religion. Their indulgence in major transgressions leads to extreme disregard for the Jain religion, making their mistakes unforgivable. Therefore, a provision has been made to keep them permanently removed from the position of Dharma Shasana as a form of penance. Hence, Bahushruta monks, etc., who engage in the conduct mentioned in these verses, have no right to roam around as Acharya or even head of the Gan (group) for the rest of their lives. The verses use the terms "many times" and "many profound reasons." Therefore, if a monk commits the aforementioned conduct only once, the penance mentioned in the verses does not apply, and only a penance of Tapas (austerity) is given. If the monk commits these transgressions without many strong reasons, he receives the penance of Deeksha Chhed (expulsion from monastic life). In essence, this penance should be understood as applicable only when the transgressions are committed many times and for many profound reasons. The previous ten verses also contain provisions regarding penance, rules, and prohibitions related to the position of Acharya, etc., and these seven verses also describe the same. The difference is that the previous verses describe it in relation to the violation of celibacy or the abandonment of the monastic attire, while these verses describe it in relation to transgressions related to the first, second, or fifth Mahavratas (great vows). In other words, a monk who repeatedly indulges in lying, deceit, manipulation, cheating others, false accusations, etc., or who causes harm to others through tantra, mantra, etc., or who practices astrology, medicine, etc., is called a "Paapjeevi" (sinful) in the verses. Due to his polluted mind and corrupt conduct, he becomes completely unfit for any kind of prominence or position. The intention of these seven verses in establishing the penance is that whether it is one monk or many, or one ordained monk or many, if they collectively indulge in the transgressions mentioned in the verses, they all become subject to penance. For information about profound reasons, refer to the commentary. The essence of the third objective of verses 1-2 is that a wise, discerning monk who has completed three years of initiation and has memorized the Praacharaang Nishaath Sastra with its meaning can roam around as a leader. However, if he roams around without the permission of the Gachchha leader, Acharya, etc., he becomes eligible for penance in the form of Tapas or Chhed, as appropriate.