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[Vasavaan Uddeshak] The commentary explains how one should behave towards these elders. (1) One should provide food to the Janmasthavir according to the time and nature, give him a suitable title, bedding, and bedding materials, i.e., a place with ventilation and a soft bedding according to the season, and show compassion by carrying his equipment and water in the monastery, etc. / (2) One should show respect and honor to the Shruthasthavir, rise to greet him, perform services, offer him a seat, wash his feet, praise him directly or indirectly, not sit on a higher seat in his presence, and act according to his instructions. / (3) One should show respect and honor to the Paryayasthavir, rise to greet him, bow to him, offer him Khamasamana, accept his staff and other equipment, and show proper humility. / These elders are the wealth of the community. To disrespect them, show them disaffection, etc., is a cause of Viradhana, and by doing so, one incurs the Guruchaumasi Pratikramana. The time limit for giving the Great Initiation is 17. There are three Shaiksha-Bhoomis for the newly initiated disciple, namely: 1. Saptratri, 2. Chaturmasik, 3. Panmasiki. The best is to initiate into the Mahavrata after six months. / The medium is to initiate into the Mahavrata after four months. / The worst is to initiate into the Mahavrata after seven days and nights. The intermediate state between the initiation and the Upasthapana is called Shaiksha-Bhoomi. The worst Shaiksha-kal is seven days and nights, so the Great Initiation can be given after at least seven nights have passed, i.e., on the eighth day. Other discussions related to Upasthapana are in Vyav. Uddeshak 4 Sutra 15. The medium and best Shaiksha-kal may be due to the non-completion of Pratikramana and Samachari studies, or it may be due to the presence of some honorable and respected person who is being initiated at the same time. The worst Shaiksha-kal is necessary for everyone. In this time, many intimate things are learned, testing is done, and knowledge of Pratikramana and Samachari can be completed. There is also a tradition of giving the Great Initiation on the seventh day due to some expectation, but according to the sutras, it is not proper to give the Great Initiation before seven nights have passed. See U. 4 Su. 15 for a special discussion on this topic.