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## Fifth Objective:
For the same reasons, apart from self-study or reading, all types of contact between sadhus and sadhvis is prohibited. Therefore, they should not visit each other's shelters for general conversation, mere darshan, or for the sake of tradition. Visiting for service, as specified in the Sthananga Sutra, or in other such circumstances, is permissible according to the Agamas. A detailed description of the prohibition of mutual contact between sadhus and sadhvis can be found in the discussion of Brihatkalpa Sutra 3, Sutra 1. This Sutra prohibits many activities, including sitting, standing, etc., in each other's shelters. The rules regarding mutual service are as follows:
**20. "Jao sadhu aaro sadhviya sambhogika hai, unhe paraspar ek dusre ki vaiyaavrutya karna nahin kalpata hai. Yadi swapksh mein koi vaiyaavrutya karne wala ho to usi se vaiyaavrutya karana kalpata hai. Yadi swapksh mein vaiyaavrutya karne wala koi nahin ho to sadhu-sadhvi ko paraspar vaiyaavrutya karna kalpata hai."**
**20. "If a sadhu and a sadhvi are sambhogika, they should not perform vaiyaavrutya for each other. If there is someone in their own group who can perform vaiyaavrutya, then they should perform it with that person. If there is no one in their own group who can perform vaiyaavrutya, then the sadhu and sadhvi can perform vaiyaavrutya for each other."**
**Discussion:** The previous Sutra prohibited mutual criticism between sadhus and sadhvis, and this Sutra prohibits performing each other's tasks. For the sake of their samayam, sadhus and sadhvis should first try to perform all necessary tasks related to their bodies and equipment themselves. If they are unable to do so, they can ask other sadhus or sadhvis for help. This is the proper way. If, due to illness or other reasons, they are unable to perform a necessary task, they can, with discretion, ask another sadhu or sadhvi for help. This is an exception. Therefore, without a specific reason, sadhus and sadhvis should not perform any tasks for each other.
The main reason for prohibiting these mutual interactions is that they can lead to excessive contact, increase attachment, and ultimately cause a lapse in brahmacharya. Additionally, seeing such unnecessary mutual contact can create various doubts in the minds of the general public. Therefore, sadhus and sadhvis should conduct themselves according to the rules laid out in the Sutras.
**Examples of service that can be performed mutually:**
1. Bringing and receiving food and water, or inviting each other.
2. Requesting and providing clothing, utensils, or other equipment.