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The eighth objective is the method of accepting a sleeping place. 1. The verse says, "Whatever bed or bedding is available, let it be mine." If the Thera (senior monk) permits, then it is acceptable. If the Thera does not permit, then it is not acceptable. Thus, the acceptance of a bed or bedding is dependent on the Thera's permission. 1. If one has stayed in a house during the winter or summer, then one should accept whatever suitable place or bedding is available in that house. If such a resolution is made, and the Thera gives permission for that place, then it is acceptable to use the bed or bedding. If the Thera does not give permission, then it is not acceptable to use the bed or bedding. If the Thera does not give permission, then it is acceptable to accept the bed or bedding in the order of seniority (from the highest to the lowest) according to the order of initiation. Discussion: When staying in a house or shelter, one should decide on the place to sit or sleep with the permission of the Guru or the head. This ensures proper order and discipline. The Acharanga Sutra (2.2.3) states the method of accepting a sleeping place (bedding) by saying that "after giving suitable places to the Acharya, Upadhyaya, and other holders of such positions, as well as to the young, old, sick, newly initiated, and guests (visitors), the remaining monks should accept sleeping places in the order of their discipline." The commentary elaborates on the proper order of the Acharya, etc., and the conditions of the bed, such as even-uneven, with or without a pillow. The Pracharya Sutra (2.2.3) instructs on remaining equanimous in various types of suitable and unsuitable beds. The Uttaradhyayanasutra (2.2) states that a monk should consider what will happen in one night and bear that situation with equanimity. The Brihadkatha (3) also prescribes the acceptance of bed and bedding in the order of seniority, which is a rule of renunciation, as it is not necessary to follow it in cases of illness, etc.