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## Translation:
[392] It is not permissible for a Sadhvi to be initiated by a Guru who resides very far away, even if she is instructed to do so by someone from that area. This is because she cannot travel alone, and due to the long distance, no one can accompany her. There is a possibility of many doubts, anxieties, and afflictions arising during the long journey, especially if her Guru falls ill or passes away. For these reasons, it is forbidden for a Sadhvi to be initiated by a Guru who resides very far away. Similarly, it is not permissible for a common monk to be initiated by an Acharya or Guru who resides far away. This is because the same potential problems that apply to a Sadhvi can also arise for a monk. However, the second Sutra provides an exception, which is explained in the Bhashya. It states that if the monk to be initiated is completely healthy, knowledgeable, and committed to the Dharma, and his Acharya is also similarly committed, then he can be initiated by someone in a distant area. The Bhashya states that such a monk, even if he travels alone, will not be susceptible to the aforementioned vices like Mithyatva (false belief), etc. Therefore, he can be initiated by a distant Acharya or Upadhyaya. Here, the meaning of "Disam-Anudisam" is misinterpreted to refer to travel. This should be understood as a misinterpretation.
**Methods for Resolving Disputes**
11. It is not permissible for Nirgranthas to reconcile or apologize while they are in separate locations.
12. It is permissible for Nirgranthas to reconcile or apologize even while they are in separate locations.
**Discussion:**
The Brihatkalpa (U. 4) prohibits Sadhus and Sadhvis from engaging in activities like traveling without first apologizing for any conflict. However, if one of them leaves for a distant land due to unresolved conflict, and later, either spontaneously or through someone's influence, the feeling of apologizing arises in their mind, then the Sadhvi should be allowed to apologize even if she is in a very distant location.