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[Seventh Uddeshak] For other information related to Pariṣṭhāpana, see Brihatkalpa Uddeshak 4 and for detailed information, refer to the Bhāṣya.
**Regarding the decision of avoiding a Shayyaatar:**
21. If the Shayyaatar (landlord) rents out the dwelling and tells the tenant, "Shraman Nirgranth are staying in this place," then the landlord is a Sagarik (Shayyaatar) and therefore, it is not appropriate to take food etc. from his house. If the Shayyaatar does not say anything, but the tenant says so, then he is a Shayyaatar and therefore, should be avoided. If both the landlord and the tenant say so, then both are Shayyaatar and therefore, both should be avoided.
22. If the Shayyaatar sells the dwelling and tells the buyer, "Shraman Nirgranth are staying in this place," then he is a Shayyaatar and therefore, should be avoided. If the seller does not say anything, but the buyer says so, then he is a Sagarik and therefore, should be avoided. If both the seller and the buyer say so, then both are Sagarik and therefore, both should be avoided.
**Discussion:** This sutra clarifies who is considered a Shayyaatar when a monk stays in a house that is either rented or sold. If the buyer or the tenant allows the monk to stay in their house willingly, then they are considered a Shayyaatar. If they are indifferent towards the monk staying there and do not give permission, but the previous owner of the house allows the monk to stay, then...