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It is the essential duty of a [355 Avamaratnik (Shaiksh) Bhikku] to remain with the [Ratnaadhik] accepting their leadership. Similarly, two or more [Pracharys], [Upadhyays], or [Ganavchhedaks] should remain or travel together, and in such a case, the senior [Prachary] etc. should be treated with due respect according to the [Deekshaparaya]. This rule is applicable to [Sam Bhogic Sadhus] who take [Mandalik Ahar], it should be understood. If, at any time, other [Sam Bhogic Sadhus], [Pracharys], [Upadhyays], or [Ganavchhedaks] happen to meet in the same [Upashray] in a village or elsewhere, and there is an occasion to stay together for some time, they can stay together with due respect and love, but the rule of accepting [Sutrokta Upsampada (leadership)] should not be understood here. If it is necessary to travel or observe [Chaturmas] with other [Sam Bhogic Sadhus], or to study, then their [Alpakalin Upsampada (leadership)] should also be accepted. The essence of the fourth [Uddeshak] of [Sutra 18 9-10] is that [Pracharys] and [Upadhyays] should not travel alone, and they should not observe [Chaumas] in two [Thananas], but they can travel in two [Thananas] and observe [Chaturmas] in three [Thananas]. [Ganavchhedaks] should not travel in two [Thananas] and should not observe [Chaturmas] in three [Thananas], but they can travel in three [Thananas] and observe [Chaturmas] in four [Thananas]. If many [Pracharys] etc. have to travel together, they should travel keeping the appropriate number of [Sadhus] in their respective [Nishra], and they should also stay in [Chaturmas] with the same discretion. If, during the time of travel or [Chaturmas], the [Bhikku] who was leading that [Singhade] attains [Kal-Dharma], then the remaining [Sadhus] should accept the leadership of the one who is qualified in [Shruta] and [Paryaya]. If no one is qualified, then [Chaturmas] or travel should be postponed and they should immediately reach the presence of qualified leading [Sadhus] or [Prachary]. When [Achary-Upadhyay] attains [Kal-Dharma] or leaves [Sanayam], the one whom they designate to be appointed to the position of [Achary-Upadhyay] should be established in that position. If that person is not qualified and another is qualified, then the [Bhikku] designated by the [Achary] should be appointed to the position.