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## First Objective] [269 Theras should not be separated, and it is not proper for one to stay or sit together with them, whether they are in the state of Abhinisejja or Abhinisihiya. Theras should not be separated, and it is not proper for one to stay or sit together with them, whether they are in the state of Abhinisejja or Abhinisihiya. / If one stays or sits together with Theras without their permission, whether they are in the state of Abhinisejja or Abhinisihiya, then they are liable to a penance or a Parihara. 19. If many Pariharic Bhikkhus and many Apariharic Bhikkhus wish to stay or sit together, then it is not proper for them to do so without asking the Sthavir. / They can only stay or sit together after asking the Sthavir. If the Sthavir gives permission, then it is proper for them to stay or sit together. If the Sthavir does not give permission, then it is not proper for them to stay or sit together. / If they stay or sit together without the Sthavir's permission, then they are liable to a penance of Dikshached or Tap रूप for violating the rules. Discussion—The detailed method of performing Pariharatap is mentioned in Nisith U. 4, and some description is also given in U. 20 and Brihatkalp U. 4. / The food, residence, study, bed, and sitting of a Pariharic Bhikkhu are all separate even when they are living in a group. / Therefore, if a Sadhu needs to sit with a Pariharic for any particular reason, then it is necessary to take permission from the Sthavir, etc., who are the leaders of the group. / If the Sthavir deems it appropriate, then they give permission, otherwise, they prohibit it. Even after being prohibited, if someone sits together, they violate the rules, and if they sit together without asking or behave in any other way, they are violating the rules, which makes them liable for penance. The reason for not interacting with a Pariharic is that they should purify themselves by performing penance alone and achieve special Nirjara. The reason for making them perform penance while living in a group is to create fear in other Sadhus, so that they avoid committing sins. The residence of a Bhikkhu in the state of Pariharakalp for the purpose of Vyavritti 20. A Pariharakappattiya Bhikkhu should go to the residence of the Theras for Vyavritti, and the Theras should allow them. If they wish to stay in a place that is close to a statue, a well, a direction, or other Sahammiya Bhikkhus, then they should stay in that place. It is not proper for them to stay there for the purpose of Viharavattiya. / It is proper for them to stay there for the purpose of Karanavattiya, and if they have completed the reason, then they should ask permission from another person, saying, "May I stay here today? Near or far?" / It is proper for them to stay near or far. / It is not proper for them to stay near or far without asking permission from another person. / If they stay near or far without asking permission, then they are liable to a penance or a Parihara. 21. A Pariharakappattiya Bhikkhu should go to the residence of the Theras for Vyavritti, and the Theras should not allow them. If they wish to stay in a place that is close to a statue, a well, a direction, or other Sahammiya Bhikkhus, then they should stay in that place.