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**The Study of Samvasarana**
One should always reside in the presence of the luminous, wise, and knowledgeable Muni, who embodies the essence of Dharma.
**Commentary:**
The one who is omniscient, who knows all the objects in the three worlds, and who teaches others about them, is worthy of respect. Similarly, the one who is a Ganadhara, who knows the objects from the Tirthankaras and others, and teaches them to others, is also worthy of respect. Such a person, who knows what is right and wrong, is capable of saving himself from the cycle of birth and death, and also saving others through his teachings.
One should always serve such a luminous being, who is omniscient and knows everything, and who is a Tirthankara or a Ganadhara. Such a person is like the moon, the sun, and a lamp, illuminating the path to liberation. One who desires his own welfare and is troubled by the suffering of the world should consider himself fortunate to be in the presence of such a being.
It is said: "One who is devoted to knowledge, who is steadfast in his faith and conduct, and who does not abandon the company of his Guru, is truly blessed."
**Who should do this?**
The text explains that those who contemplate the fruits of their actions, who understand the value of human life, the path of righteousness, and the ten virtues of a virtuous person, and who practice these virtues, should always reside in the company of their Guru.
Alternatively, those who always serve the luminous and wise Acharya are the ones who understand the scriptures and who teach others about the world, which is comprised of five elements and fourteen realms.
**Verse 20:**
"One who knows oneself, who knows the world, who knows the past and the future, who knows birth and death, is truly wise."