One who mixes with such a person for two years must walk over the Earth, devoting himself to penances and living upon alms. One mixing with a sinner for four years should follow such a mode of life for five years.
द्वे तस्य त्रीणि वर्षाणि चत्वारि सहसेविनि। कुचरः पञ्चवर्षाणि चरेद् भैक्ष्यं मुनिव्रतः॥