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[340] The *Vyavahar Sutra* (ninth and tenth sutras) clearly states that even if there are many *pracharayas* and *upaadhyaayas* together during the *Hemant*, *Greeshma* seasons or *Chaturmas*, each *pracharaya* and *upaadhyaaya* must have the required number of *sants* in their respective *nishra* as mentioned in the sutras. This means that a *sadhu* who is under the *nishra* of one *pracharaya* or *upaadhyaaya* cannot stay with another *pracharaya* or *upaadhyaaya*. This implies that even if two or three *acharyas* or *upaadhyaayas* want to stay together without any other *sadhu*, they cannot do so. Similarly, they cannot stay together with fewer *sadhus* than the required number, as it would violate the rules mentioned in the sutras.
A *ganavachchedak* can travel with a minimum of two *sadhus* during the *Hemant* and *Greeshma* seasons, covering a total of three *thanas*. During *Chaturmas*, they can stay with three other *sadhus*, covering a total of four *thanas*. It is forbidden for a *ganavachchedak* to stay with fewer *sadhus*. Therefore, they cannot travel with two *thanas* or stay for *Chaturmas* with three *thanas*.
According to the ninth and tenth sutras, even if there are many *ganavachchedaks* together, they must still have the required number of *sants* in their respective *nishras* as mentioned above. They cannot count other *ganavachchedaks*, their accompanying *sants*, or themselves as part of their *nishra*.
If these three *padavidharas* want to travel independently, carrying images or possessions, or if they are forced to travel alone due to special circumstances, they must relinquish their positions as *pracharaya* or *upaadhyaaya* and appoint someone else to the position. *Pracharayas* and *upaadhyaayas* are esteemed *padavidharas* of the *sangh*. Their independent travel and *Chaturmas* with two *thanas* is not considered appropriate for the *sangh*.
Although the *ganavachchedak* is a working position under the leadership of the *acharya*, the number of *sadhus* accompanying them is mentioned as being greater than the *acharya*. This is because their area of work is larger. Having more *sadhus* for service, organization, and other tasks provides them with convenience.
The number of *sadhus* mentioned in the sutras should not be understood as a prohibition on having more *sadhus*. If it is convenient for *sannyam*, more *sants* can stay together. However, if staying with more *sants* leads to a loss of *sannyam*, such as a violation of *eshana samiti* or *paristhapanika samiti*, then it is better to travel with fewer *sants*.
When the leading *sadhu* passes away, the remaining *sadhus* have the following duty: 11. "If a monk who was previously staying in a particular place passes away, then the remaining monks should gather together. If there are others who are eligible to become *upasampanna*, then they should become *upasampanna*. If there are no others who are eligible to become *upasampanna*, then the remaining monks should stay in their own *k appa* according to their own *samatta*. They should travel in different directions, keeping a distance of eleven *padamas* between them. They should travel in different directions, keeping a distance of one *tana* between them."