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"Dharṇāvyavahāra" is the practice of accepting and adhering to a particular conduct. Alternatively, "Vaiyāvatya" refers to the service rendered by a Śramaṇa to the Gaṇa. If such a Śramaṇa is unable to learn the "Chhedaśruta," the Guru Mahārāja makes him undertake certain "Prāyaścitta" practices, which is also considered "Dharṇāvyavahāra." "Jītavyavahāra" encompasses "Sthiti," "Kalpa," "Maryādā," and "Vyavasthā," all synonyms of "Jīta." Pure conduct, as prescribed by "Gīta-ārtha," is "Jītavyavahāra." "Jītavyavahāra" also includes performing "Prāyaścitta" practices that are either less or more than what is prescribed in the Śruta, but are traditionally followed. If, in addition to the reasons mentioned in the Sūtra, other reasons arise, and the resulting "Aticāra" is addressed through "Prāyaścitta" practices as prescribed by various "Gīta-ārtha," it is also considered "Jītavyavahāra." "Jītavyavahāra" also includes the rules and prohibitions established by various "Gīta-ārtha" and unanimously agreed upon.
If, while "Āgamavyavahāra" is applicable for the "Prāyaścitta" of violating the "Vyavahārapañcaka," a Śramaṇa resorts to "Śrutavyavahāra," he is liable for the "Prāyaścitta" of four "Guru." Similarly, if, while "Śrutavyavahāra" is applicable, a Śramaṇa resorts to "Prājñāvyavahāra," or if, while "Yājñāvyavahāra" is applicable, he resorts to "Dharṇāvyavahāra," or if, while "Dharṇāvyavahāra" is applicable, he resorts to "Jītavyavahāra," he is liable for the "Prāyaścitta" of four "Guru." The "Vyavahārapañcaka" must be applied in a sequential order, starting from the beginning, and applying them in reverse order is strictly prohibited. An "Āgamavyavahārī" should only practice "Āgamavyavahāra" and not other practices like "Śruta" etc., because just as the light of the sun renders the light of a lamp unnecessary, so too, the "Āgama" is the primary source of guidance.
"Puṇo guṇo vaesō, vavahārāssa u ciu pasatthāsmā / Eso bhe parikahio, duvālasangāssa gavṇīyam / -Vyav. U. 10 Bhāṣya Gāthā 724 / Jan jītam sāvajja, na teṇ jīeṇ hoi bavahārō. Jan jīyam asāvajjaṁ, teṇ u jīeṇ vavahārō // -Vyav. U. 10 Bhāṣya Gāthā 715 / Ja jassa pacchittāṁ, pāyiriya parampārāe aviṛuddha / Jogā ya bahu vigappā, emo khalu jītakappo / / -Vyav. Bhāṣya Pībikā Gāthā 12 / Jan jīyam asōhikaraṁ, pāsatta-pamatta-sanjayāiṇṇāṁ / Jai vi mahājanāinnā, na teṇ jīeṇ bavahārō // Jan jīyam sōhikara, sanvega parāyaṇena datteṇ / Egeṇ vi pāiṇṇāṁ, teṇ u jīeṇ bavahārō // .-Vyav. U. 10 Bhāṣya Gāthā 720, 721 / [21] "