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## Fourth Objective [349 Question - If asked again, "O Venerable one! Under whose leadership are you residing?" Answer - Then, name the one who is the most learned in that order, and say, "I will abide by the instructions of those whose command I am under, and I will reside near them and follow their teachings." Discussion - It is essential for every order to have a learned Acharya-Upadhyaya. However, it is natural for there to be differences in the Upadhyayas' attainment of liberation and their teaching skills. / In a particular order, a disciple of a learned elder Acharya may be sharp-witted and well-versed in scriptures, fulfilling all the responsibilities of the Acharya. Or, the Guru or the Dikshit father of a learned Acharya, etc., may be of a good nature but less learned, and they may be a gem in the order. In such a case, one should understand the subject matter as mentioned in the sutras regarding a monk who goes to study in that order. A monk who is studying may have heard or known about the teaching skills of another monk from a different order and gone to study in that order. / While wandering there, he may encounter a monk from his previous order who is traveling for alms or other purposes. If he asks, "O Arya! Under whose guidance are you wandering?" Then, in response, he should name the Acharya, Guru, or Dikshit father of the learned one, etc., who are the gems in that order. / But, if the questioner is not satisfied, thinking that there are more knowledgeable saints in his own order, and wondering why he left his own order to come to this one, then, for accurate information, he should ask again, "O Bhagavan! Who is your Kalpak? In other words, under whose leadership are you wandering and studying, and who is skilled in teaching in this order?" In response, he should name the one who is the most learned there, i.e., the one who is the head among all the learned ones and the leader of the order. He should say, "All the monks in this order reside and study under their guidance, and I am also wandering and studying according to their instructions."
## Regarding the rules for going on an "Abhinicharica" 19. If many Sarmic monks wish to go on an "Abhinicharica" together, it is not permissible for them to do so without asking the elder monks. But, if they ask the elder monks, then it is permissible for them to go on an "Abhinicharica" together. / If they are not separated from the elder monks, then it is permissible for them to go on an "Abhinicharica" together. If they are separated from the elder monks, then it is not permissible for them to go on an "Abhinicharica" together. / Those who go on an "Abhinicharica" without being separated from the elder monks should be either in a group or under the protection of someone.