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[366] Those who do not make an effort to understand and follow the *Vyavahar Sutra* through the examination of these *Chhed Sutras* are simply neglecting the *Agam* teachings. Therefore, the current *Padavihars* and *Gachchhapramuks* must pay attention to this and maintain the study system of the *Agam* uninterrupted. That is, every newly initiated young *Sant-Sati* should be made fully competent in *Agam* study and self-aware *Samyam* observance for at least three to five or ten years with proper arrangements. This is the paramount duty of every *Padavihars*, *Gachchhapramuks* and *Guru*. Only by doing so can they benefit their disciples. In *Dasha. Da. 4*, similar duties towards the disciple are mentioned for the *Prachar* etc., and it is said that they should be freed from their debt by fulfilling these duties. See the discussion there. Are the many *Padavihars* who do not do this today aware of their duties? And are they grateful to *Jinshasan*? Or are they satisfied with gaining prestige through positions? After deep reflection on this matter, those who are self-interested seekers dedicated to *Jinshasan* should make arrangements for the study, teaching and bestowing of positions according to the *Agam*, and strive to make the distorted tradition conform to the *Agam*. Currently, there is also a belief that if one has heard the recitation of the *Pracharang* and *Nishith Sutra* once from a *Guru*, then one can become a *Praमुख* and wander or hold a position, and by doing so, one is following the *Sutra* teachings. However, upon deeply understanding the provisions made in these two *Sutras*, the above belief is proven to be merely a self-imagined fantasy. Because these *Sutras* clearly state that every *Sadhu-Sadhvi* should memorize the *Prachar Prakalp* due to the provisions regarding forgetting it, etc. Many *Prachar* also believe that "the study and teaching of the *Nishith Sutra* is prohibited for *Sadhvi* by *Arya Rakshit*". This is also a contrary imagination to the *Agam*. Because the present sixteenth *Sutra* clearly states that *Sadhvi* should memorize the *Prachar Prakalp*. No *Prachar* has the right to establish a tradition by giving teachings contrary to the *Agam* teachings, and *Sadhe Navpurvi Arya Rakshit Swami* could not have given such an order. Nevertheless, many such incongruous fantasies become prevalent in the name of history. Therefore, one should be wary of imagined fantasies and give prominence to the *Sutra* teachings. The provision for the *Sthavir* to repeat the *Achar Prakalp* is as follows: 17. *Theranang Therabhumipattanang Ayarpakappe Nama Ajzhayane Paribhatte Sia, Kappai Tessi Santhavettang Va, Asanthavettang Va Prayariyattan Va Jav Ganavachcheiyattan Va Uddisittae Va Dharettae Va*. 18. *Theranang Therabhumipattanang Ayarpakappe Nama Ajzhayane Parismathe Sia, Kappai Tessi