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In the Brihatpratyakhyanasamstara, Adhikara 2.27, regarding conduct and behavior, an Acharya should be steadfast (firm) in all four forms of worship, possess the virtue of patience, be astute in the teachings of both his own and others' scriptures, and not reveal confidential matters discussed in private. One should approach such an Acharya for criticism. || 57 ||
Further, the text describes the method of seeking forgiveness after criticism: "Whatever I have spoken out of attachment, aversion, or ignorance, I forgive it all." || 58 ||
Meaning: "Whatever I have done out of attachment, aversion, or ignorance, that is, whatever inappropriate behavior I have exhibited towards you, and whatever I have spoken inappropriately out of carelessness, I seek forgiveness from all beings, and I forgive all beings. I am content with all beings." || 58 ||
Regarding the death of such forgiving, renunciant Acharyas who desire to attain liberation, the text states: "There are three types of death: the death of the ignorant, the death of the learned, and the death of the liberated." || 59 ||