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## Translation:
**254**
It is difficult for those with timid souls to bear the form of the Jina (Digambara form). This form of the Jina, characterized by the renunciation of possessions, is only borne by those who are courageous and steadfast. ||160||
This is the twenty-fourth Jina form.
One who has taken initiation and observed a fast, and who is engaged in the process of parana (taking food according to the prescribed rules), should engage in the practice of **Mounadhyayanavruttatva** (silent study of scriptures). ||161||
One who has taken the vow of silence, whose soul is filled with humility, and whose mind, speech, and body are pure, should study the entire scriptures from the beginning in the presence of the Guru. ||162||
For scriptures, which are worshipped by the worthy souls through this method, enhance their capabilities in this world and bring them happiness in the next. ||163||
This is the twenty-fifth **Mounadhyayanavruttatva**.
Thereafter, one who has studied all the scriptures of conduct and has gained extensive knowledge of all the scriptures through the study of other scriptures, and whose conduct is pure, should practice the **Tirthakrudbhavana** (meditation on the qualities of a Tirthankara). ||164||
These meditations are considered to be sixteen in number, which are characterized by the purity of right faith, etc., and which bestow great prosperity, as described earlier. ||165||
This is the twenty-sixth **Tirthakrudbhavana**.
Thereafter, one who has mastered all knowledge and has conquered his inner self, should, with the grace of the Guru, accept the position of the Guru. ||166||
One who is endowed with knowledge and wisdom, who is dear to his Guru, i.e., whom the Guru considers worthy of receiving his position, who is humble and righteous, is worthy of receiving the position of the Guru. ||167||
This is the twenty-seventh **Guruasthanabhyupagam** (acceptance of the Guru's position).
Thereafter, one who is virtuous and righteous should engage in the **Ganapoushan** (nourishment of the Sangha). The acceptance of the Sangha is called **Ganopgrahan** by the great sages. ||168||
1. Until the completion of the scriptures.
2. Silent.
3. Should study.
4. -Knowledge of the scriptures, knowledge of the world, knowledge of the self.
5. Knowledge of liberation scriptures. Wisdom of the arts and crafts.
6. Of good conduct.