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[390] A *Nigganthi* (Jain monk) is to be disassociated from a *Sadhu* or *Sadhvi* (Jain ascetic) if they: 1. repeatedly accuse them, 2. repeatedly associate with them in a way that is inappropriate for their stage of spiritual development, or 3. show opposition towards their *Guru* (spiritual teacher) or other respected figures.
**Regarding the rules for initiating someone into the order:**
5. It is not permissible for a *Nigganthi* to initiate another *Nigganthi* into the order for their own benefit, by: ordaining them, shaving their head, educating them, re-establishing them in their vows, living with them, sharing meals with them, giving them directions for a long period of time, or giving them directions for a short period of time in the direction of the wind or against the direction of the wind.
6. It is permissible for a *Nigganthi* to initiate another *Nigganthi* into the order for the benefit of another, by: ordaining them, up to and including sharing meals with them, giving them directions for a long period of time, or giving them directions for a short period of time in the direction of the wind or against the direction of the wind.
7. It is not permissible for a *Nigganthi* to initiate another *Nigganthi* into the order for their own benefit, by: ordaining them, up to and including sharing meals with them, giving them directions for a long period of time, or giving them directions for a short period of time in the direction of the wind or against the direction of the wind.
8. It is permissible for a *Nigganthi* to initiate another *Nigganthi* into the order for the benefit of another, by: ordaining them, up to and including sharing meals with them, giving them directions for a long period of time, or giving them directions for a short period of time in the direction of the wind or against the direction of the wind.
**Discussion:**
Generally, the initiation of a *Sadhu* is performed by a *Pracharaya* (head of a monastic order) or *Upadhyaya* (teacher), and the initiation of a *Sadhvi* is performed by a *Pracharaya*, *Upadhyaya*, or *Pravarti* (female teacher). However, a *Geetarth* *Sadhu* (a *Sadhu* who has attained a high level of spiritual understanding) can initiate any *Sadhu* or *Sadhvi*.