Case studies 2.2. Vinītavatthu

On one occasion the monks from the group of six went to the dyers and stole their collection of cloth. Tena kho pana samayena chabbaggiyā bhikkhū rajakattharaṇaṁ gantvā rajakabhaṇḍikaṁ avahariṁsu. They became anxious, thinking, Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi—“The Buddha has laid down a training rule. “bhagavatā sikkhāpadaṁ paññattaṁ. Could it be that we’ve committed an offense entailing expulsion?” Kacci nu kho mayaṁ pārājikaṁ āpattiṁ āpannā”ti. They told the Buddha. Bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ. “Monks, you have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “Āpattiṁ tumhe, bhikkhave, āpannā pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk went to the dyers, saw a valuable cloth, and had the intention to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu rajakattharaṇaṁ gantvā mahagghaṁ dussaṁ passitvā theyyacittaṁ uppādesi. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi—“The Buddha has laid down a training rule. “bhagavatā sikkhāpadaṁ paññattaṁ, Could it be that I’ve committed an offense entailing expulsion?” kacci nu kho ahaṁ pārājikaṁ āpattiṁ āpanno”ti? He told the Buddha. Bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesi. “There’s no offense for the arising of a thought.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhu, cittuppāde”ti.

On one occasion a monk went to the dyers, saw a valuable cloth, and touched it, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu rajakattharaṇaṁ gantvā mahagghaṁ dussaṁ passitvā theyyacitto āmasi. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, “anāpatti, bhikkhu, pārājikassa. but there’s an offense of wrong conduct.” Āpatti dukkaṭassā”ti.

On one occasion a monk went to the dyers, saw a valuable cloth, and made it stir, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu rajakattharaṇaṁ gantvā mahagghaṁ dussaṁ passitvā theyyacitto phandāpesi. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, “anāpatti, bhikkhu, pārājikassa. but there’s a serious offense.” Āpatti thullaccayassā”ti.

On one occasion a monk went to the dyers, saw a valuable cloth, and moved it from its base, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu rajakattharaṇaṁ gantvā mahagghaṁ dussaṁ passitvā theyyacitto ṭhānā cāvesi. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion an alms-collecting monk saw a valuable bedspread and had the intention to steal it. … “There’s no offense for the arising of a thought.” … Tena kho pana samayena aññataro piṇḍacāriko bhikkhu mahagghaṁ uttarattharaṇaṁ passitvā theyyacittaṁ uppādesi …pe… and touched it, intending to steal it. … “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, but there’s an offense of wrong conduct.” … theyyacitto āmasi …pe… and made it stir, intending to steal it. … “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, but there’s a serious offense.” … theyyacitto phandāpesi …pe… and moved it from its base, intending to steal it. … theyyacitto ṭhānā cāvesi. Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk saw some goods during the day. He took note of them with the thought, Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu divā bhaṇḍaṁ passitvā nimittaṁ akāsi—“I’ll steal them at night.” “rattiṁ avaharissāmī”ti. And he stole them, thinking they were the ones he had seen. … So taṁ maññamāno taṁ avahari …pe… But he stole other goods, thinking they were the ones he had seen. … taṁ maññamāno aññaṁ avahari …pe… And he stole them, thinking they were other than the ones he had seen. … aññaṁ maññamāno taṁ avahari …pe… But he stole other goods, thinking they were other than the ones he had seen. aññaṁ maññamāno aññaṁ avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk saw some goods during the day. He took note of them with the thought, Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu divā bhaṇḍaṁ passitvā nimittaṁ akāsi—“I’ll steal them at night.” “rattiṁ avaharissāmī”ti. But he stole his own goods, thinking they were the ones he had seen. So taṁ maññamāno attano bhaṇḍaṁ avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, “anāpatti, bhikkhu, pārājikassa. but there’s an offense of wrong conduct.” Āpatti dukkaṭassā”ti.

On one occasion a monk who was carrying the goods of another on his head touched the load, intending to steal it. … “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, but there’s an offense of wrong conduct.” … Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu aññassa bhaṇḍaṁ haranto sīse bhāraṁ theyyacitto āmasi …pe… made it stir, intending to steal it. … “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, but there’s a serious offense.” … theyyacitto phandāpesi …pe… lowered it onto his shoulder, intending to steal it. … “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” … theyyacitto khandhaṁ oropesi …pe…

touched the load on the shoulder, intending to steal it. … “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, but there’s an offense of wrong conduct.” … khandhe bhāraṁ theyyacitto āmasi …pe… made it stir, intending to steal it. … “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, but there’s a serious offense.” … theyyacitto phandāpesi …pe… lowered it onto his hip, intending to steal it. … “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” … theyyacitto kaṭiṁ oropesi …pe…

touched the load on the hip, intending to steal it. … “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, but there’s an offense of wrong conduct.” … kaṭiyā bhāraṁ theyyacitto āmasi …pe… made it stir, intending to steal it. … “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, but there’s a serious offense.” … theyyacitto phandāpesi …pe… took hold of it with his hand, intending to steal it. … “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” … theyyacitto hatthena aggahesi …pe…

placed the load in his hand on the ground, intending to steal it. … “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” … hatthe bhāraṁ theyyacitto bhūmiyaṁ nikkhipi …pe… picked it up from the ground, intending to steal it. … theyyacitto bhūmito aggahesi. Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk spread out his robe outside and entered his dwelling. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu ajjhokāse cīvaraṁ pattharitvā vihāraṁ pāvisi. A second monk, thinking, “Let me look after it,” put it away. Aññataro bhikkhu— “māyidaṁ cīvaraṁ nassī”ti, paṭisāmesi. The first monk came out of his dwelling and asked the monks, “Who’s taken my robe?” So nikkhamitvā taṁ bhikkhuṁ pucchi— “āvuso, mayhaṁ cīvaraṁ kena avahaṭan”ti? The second monk said, “I’ve taken it.” So evamāha— “mayā avahaṭan”ti. The first monk took hold of him and said, “You’re not a monastic anymore!” “So taṁ ādiyi, assamaṇosi tvan”ti. The second monk became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe…. He told the Buddha. Bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesi. “What were you thinking?” “Kiṁcitto tvaṁ, bhikkhū”ti?

“Sir, it was just a way of speaking.” “Niruttipatho ahaṁ, bhagavā”ti.

“If it was just a way of speaking, there’s no offense.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhu, niruttipathe”ti.

On one occasion a monk placed his robe on a bench … Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu pīṭhe cīvaraṁ nikkhipitvā. placed his sitting mat on a bench … Pīṭhe nisīdanaṁ nikkhipitvā … put his almsbowl under a bench and entered his dwelling. heṭṭhāpīṭhe pattaṁ nikkhipitvā vihāraṁ pāvisi. A second monk, thinking, “Let me look after it,” put it away. Aññataro bhikkhu— “māyaṁ patto nassī”ti paṭisāmesi. The first monk came out and asked the monks, “Who’s taken my bowl?” So nikkhamitvā taṁ bhikkhuṁ pucchi— “āvuso, mayhaṁ patto kena avahaṭo”ti? The second monk said, “I’ve taken it.” So evamāha— “mayā avahaṭo”ti. The first monk took hold of him and said, “You’re not a monastic anymore!” So taṁ ādiyi, “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. The second monk became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “If it was just a way of speaking, there’s no offense.” “anāpatti, bhikkhu, niruttipathe”ti.

On one occasion a nun spread out her robe on a fence and entered her dwelling. Tena kho pana samayena aññatarā bhikkhunī vatiyā cīvaraṁ pattharitvā vihāraṁ pāvisi. A second nun, thinking, “Let me look after it,” put it away. Aññatarā bhikkhunī— “māyidaṁ cīvaraṁ nassī”ti paṭisāmesi. The first nun came out and asked the nuns, Sā nikkhamitvā taṁ bhikkhuniṁ pucchi—“Venerables, who’s taken my robe?” “ayye, mayhaṁ cīvaraṁ kena avahaṭan”ti? The second nun said, “I’ve taken it.” Sā evamāha— “mayā avahaṭan”ti. The first nun took hold of her and said, “You’re not a monastic anymore!” “Sā taṁ ādiyi, assamaṇīsi tvan”ti. The second nun became anxious … Tassā kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe…. She told the nuns, Atha kho sā bhikkhunī bhikkhunīnaṁ etamatthaṁ ārocesi. who in turn told the monks, Bhikkhuniyo bhikkhūnaṁ etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ. who in turn told the Buddha. … Bhikkhū bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ …pe… “If it was just a way of speaking, there’s no offense.” “anāpatti, bhikkhave, niruttipathe”ti.

On one occasion a monk saw a wrap garment blown up by a whirlwind. He took hold of it, thinking, “I’ll give it to the owners.” Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu vātamaṇḍalikāya ukkhittaṁ sāṭakaṁ passitvā sāmikānaṁ dassāmīti, aggahesi. But the owners accused him, saying, Sāmikā taṁ bhikkhuṁ codesuṁ—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “What were you thinking, monk?” “kiṁcitto tvaṁ, bhikkhū”ti?

“I didn’t intend to steal it, sir.” “Atheyyacitto ahaṁ, bhagavā”ti.

“There’s no offense for one who doesn’t intend to steal.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhu, atheyyacittassā”ti.

On one occasion a monk took hold of a turban that had been blown up by a whirlwind, Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu vātamaṇḍalikāya ukkhittaṁ veṭhanaṁ passitvā—intending to steal it before the owners found out. “pure sāmikā passantī”ti theyyacitto aggahesi. The owners accused him, saying, Sāmikā taṁ bhikkhuṁ codesuṁ—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk went to a charnel ground and took the rags from a fresh corpse. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu susānaṁ gantvā abhinne sarīre paṁsukūlaṁ aggahesi. The ghost was still dwelling in that body, Tasmiñca sarīre peto adhivattho hoti. and it said to the monk, Atha kho so peto taṁ bhikkhuṁ etadavoca—“Sir, don’t take my wrap.” “mā, bhante, mayhaṁ sāṭakaṁ aggahesī”ti. The monk took no notice and left. So bhikkhu anādiyanto agamāsi. Then the corpse got up and followed behind that monk. Atha kho taṁ sarīraṁ uṭṭhahitvā tassa bhikkhuno piṭṭhito piṭṭhito anubandhi. The monk entered his dwelling and closed the door, Atha kho so bhikkhu vihāraṁ pavisitvā dvāraṁ thakesi. and the corpse collapsed right there. Atha kho taṁ sarīraṁ tattheva paripati. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense entailing expulsion. “anāpatti, bhikkhu, pārājikassa.

But a monk shouldn’t take rags from a fresh corpse. Na ca, bhikkhave, abhinne sarīre paṁsukūlaṁ gahetabbaṁ. If he does, he commits an offense of wrong conduct.” Yo gaṇheyya, āpatti dukkaṭassā”ti.

On one occasion robe-cloth belonging to the Sangha was being distributed. A monk disregarded the draw and took the robe-cloth, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu saṅghassa cīvare bhājīyamāne theyyacitto kusaṁ saṅkāmetvā cīvaraṁ aggahesi. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion when Venerable Ānanda was in a sauna, he thought the sarong of another monk was his own and put it on. Tena kho pana samayena āyasmā ānando jantāghare aññatarassa bhikkhuno antaravāsakaṁ attano maññamāno nivāsesi. The other monk said, Atha kho so bhikkhu āyasmantaṁ ānandaṁ etadavoca—“Ānanda, why did you put on my sarong?” “kissa me tvaṁ, āvuso ānanda, antaravāsakaṁ nivāsesī”ti?

“I thought it was my own.” “Sakasaññī ahaṁ, āvuso”ti.

They told the Buddha. Bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ. “There’s no offense for one who perceives it as his own.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhave, sakasaññissā”ti.

On one occasion a number of monks were descending from the Vulture Peak when they saw the remains of a lion’s kill. They had it cooked and ate it. Tena kho pana samayena sambahulā bhikkhū gijjhakūṭā pabbatā orohantā sīhavighāsaṁ passitvā pacāpetvā paribhuñjiṁsu. They became anxious … Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense when it’s the remains of a lion’s kill.” “anāpatti, bhikkhave, sīhavighāse”ti.

On one occasion a number of monks were descending from the Vulture Peak when they saw the remains of a tiger’s kill … Tena kho pana samayena sambahulā bhikkhū gijjhakūṭā pabbatā orohantā byagghavighāsaṁ passitvā … saw the remains of a panther’s kill … dīpivighāsaṁ passitvā … saw the remains of a hyena’s kill … taracchavighāsaṁ passitvā … saw the remains of a wolf’s kill. They had it cooked and ate it. kokavighāsaṁ passitvā pacāpetvā paribhuñjiṁsu. They became anxious … Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense when it’s the possession of an animal.” “anāpatti, bhikkhave, tiracchānagatapariggahe”ti.

On one occasion, when rice belonging to the Sangha was being distributed, Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu saṅghassa odane bhājīyamāne—a monk said without grounds, “Please give me a portion for one more,” and he took it away. “aparassa bhāgaṁ dehī”ti amūlakaṁ aggahesi. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, “anāpatti, bhikkhu, pārājikassa. but there’s an offense entailing confession for lying in full awareness.” Āpatti sampajānamusāvāde pācittiyassā”ti.

On one occasion, when fresh food belonging to the Sangha was being distributed … Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu saṅghassa khādanīye bhājīyamāne … when cookies belonging to the Sangha were being distributed … saṅghassa pūve bhājīyamāne … when sugarcane belonging to the Sangha was being distributed … saṅghassa ucchumhi bhājīyamāne … when gaub fruits belonging to the Sangha were being distributed, saṅghassa timbarūsake bhājīyamāne—a monk said without grounds, “Please give me a portion for one more,” and he took it away. “aparassa bhāgaṁ dehī”ti amūlakaṁ aggahesi. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe…. “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, “Anāpatti, bhikkhu, pārājikassa. but there’s an offense entailing confession for lying in full awareness.” Āpatti sampajānamusāvāde pācittiyassā”ti.

On one occasion during a shortage of food, a monk entered a rice kitchen and took a bowlful of boiled rice, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu dubbhikkhe odanīyagharaṁ pavisitvā pattapūraṁ odanaṁ theyyacitto avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion during a shortage of food, a monk entered a slaughterhouse and took a bowlful of meat, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu dubbhikkhe sūnagharaṁ pavisitvā pattapūraṁ maṁsaṁ theyyacitto avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion during a shortage of food, a monk entered a bakery and took a bowlful of cookies, intending to steal it. … Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu dubbhikkhe pūvagharaṁ pavisitvā pattapūraṁ pūvaṁ theyyacitto avahari …pe… took a bowlful of pastries, intending to steal it. … pattapūrā sakkhaliyo theyyacitto avahari …pe… took a bowlful of cakes, intending to steal it. pattapūre modake theyyacitto avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a certain monk saw a requisite during the day. He took note of it with the thought, Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu divā parikkhāraṁ passitvā nimittaṁ akāsi—“I’ll steal it at night.” “rattiṁ avaharissāmī”ti. He then stole it, thinking it was what he had seen … So taṁ maññamāno taṁ avahari …pe… He then stole something else, thinking it was what he had seen … taṁ maññamāno aññaṁ avahari …pe… He then stole it, thinking it was something other than what he had seen … aññaṁ maññamāno taṁ avahari …pe… He then stole something else, thinking it was something other than what he had seen. aññaṁ maññamāno aññaṁ avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a certain monk saw a requisite during the day. He took note of it with the thought, Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu divā parikkhāraṁ passitvā nimittaṁ akāsi—“I’ll steal it at night.” “rattiṁ avaharissāmī”ti. But he stole his own requisite, thinking it was what he had seen. So taṁ maññamāno attano parikkhāraṁ avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, “anāpatti, bhikkhu, pārājikassa. but there’s an offense of wrong conduct.” Āpatti dukkaṭassā”ti.

On one occasion a monk saw a bag on a bench. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu pīṭhe thavikaṁ passitvā—He thought, “If I take it from there I shall be expelled,” and so he took it by moving the bench. “ito gaṇhanto pārājiko bhavissāmī”ti saha pīṭhakena saṅkāmetvā aggahesi. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk took a mattress from the Sangha, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu saṅghassa bhisiṁ theyyacitto avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk took a robe from a bamboo robe rack, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu cīvaravaṁse cīvaraṁ theyyacitto avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk stole a robe in a dwelling. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu vihāre cīvaraṁ avaharitvā—He thought, “If I come out from here, I shall be expelled,” and he remained in that dwelling. “ito nikkhamanto pārājiko bhavissāmī”ti vihārā na nikkhami …pe… They told the Buddha. bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ. “Whether that fool comes out or not, he has committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “Nikkhami vā so, bhikkhave, moghapuriso na vā nikkhami, āpatti pārājikassā”ti.

At one time there were two monks who were friends. Tena kho pana samayena dve bhikkhū sahāyakā honti. One of them went into the village for almsfood. Eko bhikkhu gāmaṁ piṇḍāya pāvisi. When fresh food belonging to the Sangha was being distributed, the second monk took his friend’s portion. Dutiyo bhikkhu saṅghassa khādanīye bhājīyamāne sahāyakassa bhāgaṁ gahetvā. Taking it on trust, he ate it. tassa vissasanto paribhuñji. When he found out about this, the first monk accused him, saying, So jānitvā taṁ codesi—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe…

“What were you thinking, monk?” “kiṁcitto tvaṁ, bhikkhū”ti?

“I took it on trust, sir.” “Vissāsaggāho ahaṁ, bhagavā”ti.

“There’s no offense for one who takes on trust.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhu, vissāsaggāhe”ti.

On one occasion a number of monks were making robes. Tena kho pana samayena sambahulā bhikkhū cīvarakammaṁ karonti. When fresh food belonging to the Sangha was being distributed, they took their shares and put them aside. Saṅghassa khādanīye bhājīyamāne sabbesaṁ paṭivisā āharitvā upanikkhittā honti. A certain monk ate another monk’s portion, thinking it was his own. Aññataro bhikkhu aññatarassa bhikkhuno paṭivisaṁ attano maññamāno paribhuñji. When the other monk found out about this, he accused him, saying, So jānitvā taṁ codesi—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe…

“What were you thinking, monk?” “kiṁcitto tvaṁ, bhikkhū”ti?

“I thought it was my own, sir.” “Sakasaññī ahaṁ, bhagavā”ti.

“There’s no offense for one who perceives it as his own.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhu, sakasaññissā”ti.

On one occasion a number of monks were making robes. Tena kho pana samayena sambahulā bhikkhū cīvarakammaṁ karonti. When fresh food belonging to the Sangha was being distributed, they brought a certain monk’s share in another monk’s almsbowl and put it aside. Saṅghassa khādanīye bhājīyamāne aññatarassa bhikkhuno pattena aññatarassa bhikkhuno paṭiviso āharitvā upanikkhitto hoti. The monk who was the owner of the bowl ate the food, thinking it was his own. Pattasāmiko bhikkhu attano maññamāno paribhuñji. When he found out about this, the owner of the food accused him So jānitvā taṁ codesi—… “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense for one who perceives it as his own.” “anāpatti, bhikkhu, sakasaññissā”ti.

On one occasion mango thieves cut down some mangoes, collected them in a bundle, and left. Tena kho pana samayena ambacorakā ambaṁ pātetvā bhaṇḍikaṁ ādāya agamaṁsu. The owners pursued them. Sāmikā te corake anubandhiṁsu. When they saw the owners, the thieves dropped the bundle and ran away. Corakā sāmike passitvā bhaṇḍikaṁ pātetvā palāyiṁsu. Some monks perceived those mangoes as discarded, had them offered, and ate them. Bhikkhū paṁsukūlasaññino paṭiggahāpetvā paribhuñjiṁsu. But the owners accused them, saying, Sāmikā te bhikkhū codesuṁ—“You’re not monastics anymore!” “assamaṇāttha tumhe”ti. They became anxious … Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… They told the Buddha. bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ.

“What were you thinking, monks?” “Kiṁcittā tumhe, bhikkhave”ti?

“Sir, we perceived them as discarded.” “Paṁsukūlasaññino mayaṁ, bhagavā”ti.

“There’s no offense for one who perceives something as discarded.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhave, paṁsukūlasaññissā”ti.

On one occasion rose-apple thieves … Tena kho pana samayena jambucorakā … bread-fruit thieves … labujacorakā … jack-fruit thieves … panasacorakā … palm-fruit thieves … tālapakkacorakā … sugarcane thieves … ucchucorakā … gaub fruit thieves picked some fruit, collected them in a bundle, and left. timbarūsakacorakā timbarūsake uccinitvā bhaṇḍikaṁ ādāya agamaṁsu. The owners pursued them. Sāmikā te corake anubandhiṁsu. When they saw the owners, the thieves dropped the bundle and ran away. Corakā sāmike passitvā bhaṇḍikaṁ pātetvā palāyiṁsu. Some monks perceived those gaub fruit as discarded, had them offered, and ate them. Bhikkhū paṁsukūlasaññino paṭiggahāpetvā paribhuñjiṁsu. But the owners accused them, saying, Sāmikā te bhikkhū codesuṁ—“You’re not monastics anymore!” “assamaṇāttha tumhe”ti. They became anxious … Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense for one who perceives something as discarded.” “anāpatti, bhikkhave, paṁsukūlasaññissā”ti.

On one occasion mango thieves cut down some mangoes, collected them in a bundle, and left. Tena kho pana samayena ambacorakā ambaṁ pātetvā bhaṇḍikaṁ ādāya agamaṁsu. The owners pursued them. Sāmikā te corake anubandhiṁsu. When they saw the owners, the thieves dropped the bundle and ran away. Corakā sāmike passitvā bhaṇḍikaṁ pātetvā palāyiṁsu. Some monks ate them, intending to steal them before the owners found them. Bhikkhū—“pure sāmikā passantī”ti, theyyacittā paribhuñjiṁsu. The owners accused those monks, saying, Sāmikā te bhikkhū codesuṁ—“You’re not monastics anymore!” “assamaṇāttha tumhe”ti. They became anxious … Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tumhe, bhikkhave, āpannā pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion rose-apple thieves … Tena kho pana samayena jambucorakā … bread-fruit thieves … labujacorakā … jack-fruit thieves … panasacorakā … palm-fruit thieves … tālapakkacorakā … sugarcane thieves … ucchucorakā … gaub fruit thieves picked some fruit, collected them in a bundle, and left. timbarūsakacorakā timbarūsake uccinitvā bhaṇḍikaṁ ādāya agamaṁsu. The owners pursued them. Sāmikā te corake anubandhiṁsu. When they saw the owners, the thieves dropped the bundle and ran away. Corakā sāmike passitvā bhaṇḍikaṁ pātetvā palāyiṁsu. Some monks ate them, intending to steal them before the owners found them. Bhikkhū—“pure sāmikā passantī”ti, theyyacittā paribhuñjiṁsu. The owners accused those monks, saying, Sāmikā te bhikkhū codesuṁ—“You’re not monastics anymore!” “assamaṇāttha tumhe”ti. They became anxious … Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tumhe, bhikkhave, āpannā pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk took a mango from the Sangha, intending to steal it. … Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu saṅghassa ambaṁ theyyacitto avahari … a rose apple … saṅghassa jambuṁ … a bread-fruit … saṅghassa labujaṁ … a jack-fruit … saṅghassa panasaṁ … a palm-fruit … saṅghassa tālapakkaṁ … a sugarcane … saṅghassa ucchuṁ … a gaub fruit from the Sangha, intending to steal it. saṅghassa timbarūsakaṁ theyyacitto avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk went to a garden and took a cut flower worth five <i lang='pi' translate='no'>māsaka</i> coins, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu pupphārāmaṁ gantvā ocitaṁ pupphaṁ pañcamāsagghanakaṁ theyyacitto avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk went to a garden, picked a flower worth five <i lang='pi' translate='no'>māsaka</i> coins, and took it away, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu pupphārāmaṁ gantvā pupphaṁ ocinitvā pañcamāsagghanakaṁ theyyacitto avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a certain monk who was going to the village said to another monk, Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu gāmakaṁ gacchanto aññataraṁ bhikkhuṁ etadavoca—“I can take a message to the family that supports you.” “āvuso, tuyhaṁ upaṭṭhākakulaṁ vutto vajjemī”ti. He went there and brought back a wrap garment that he used himself. So gantvā ekaṁ sāṭakaṁ āharāpetvā attanā paribhuñji. When the other monk found out about this, he accused him, saying, So jānitvā taṁ codesi—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense entailing expulsion. “anāpatti, bhikkhu, pārājikassa.

But you shouldn’t say, ‘I can take a message.’ Na ca, bhikkhave, vutto vajjemīti vattabbo. If you do, you commit an offense of wrong conduct.” Yo vadeyya, āpatti dukkaṭassā”ti.

On one occasion a certain monk was going to the village. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu gāmakaṁ gacchati. Another monk said to him, Aññataro bhikkhu taṁ bhikkhuṁ etadavoca—“Please take a message to the family that supports me.” “āvuso, mayhaṁ upaṭṭhākakulaṁ vutto vajjehī”ti. He went there and brought back a pair of wrap garments. He used one himself and gave the other to the other monk. So gantvā yugasāṭakaṁ āharāpetvā ekaṁ attanā paribhuñji, ekaṁ tassa bhikkhuno adāsi. When the other monk found out about this, he accused him, saying, So jānitvā taṁ codesi—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense entailing expulsion. “anāpatti, bhikkhu, pārājikassa.

But you shouldn’t say, ‘Please take a message.’ Na ca, bhikkhave, vutto vajjehīti vattabbo. If you do, you commit an offense of wrong conduct.” Yo vadeyya, āpatti dukkaṭassā”ti.

On one occasion a monk who was going to the village said to another monk, Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu gāmakaṁ gacchanto aññataraṁ bhikkhuṁ etadavoca—“I can take a message to the family that supports you.” “āvuso, tuyhaṁ upaṭṭhākakulaṁ vutto vajjemī”ti. He replied, Sopi evamāha—“Please do.” “vutto vajjehī”ti. He went there and brought back an <i lang='pi' translate='no'>āḷhaka</i> measure of ghee, a <i lang='pi' translate='no'>tulā</i> measure of sugar, and a <i lang='pi' translate='no'>doṇa</i> measure of husked rice, which he ate himself. So gantvā āḷhakaṁ sappiṁ tulaṁ guḷaṁ doṇaṁ taṇḍulaṁ āharāpetvā attanā paribhuñji. When the other monk found out about this, he accused him, saying, So jānitvā taṁ codesi—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense entailing expulsion. “anāpatti, bhikkhu, pārājikassa.

But you shouldn’t say, ‘I can take a message;’ nor should you say, ‘Please do.’ Na ca, bhikkhave, vutto vajjemīti vattabbo, na ca vutto vajjehīti vattabbo. If you do, you commit an offense of wrong conduct.” Yo vadeyya, āpatti dukkaṭassā”ti.

At one time a man who was traveling with a monk was carrying a valuable gem. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro puriso mahagghaṁ maṇiṁ ādāya aññatarena bhikkhunā saddhiṁ addhānamaggappaṭipanno hoti. When the man saw a customs station, he put the gem into the monk’s bag without his knowing. When they had gone past the customs station, he retrieved it. Atha kho so puriso suṅkaṭṭhānaṁ passitvā tassa bhikkhuno ajānantassa thavikāya maṇiṁ pakkhipitvā suṅkaṭṭhānaṁ atikkamitvā aggahesi. The monk was anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe…

“What were you thinking, monk?” “kiṁcitto tvaṁ, bhikkhū”ti?

“I didn’t know, sir.” “Nāhaṁ, bhagavā, jānāmī”ti.

“There’s no offense for one who doesn’t know.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhu, ajānantassā”ti.

At one time a man who was traveling with a monk was carrying a valuable gem. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro puriso mahagghaṁ maṇiṁ ādāya aññatarena bhikkhunā saddhiṁ addhānamaggappaṭipanno hoti. When the man saw a customs station, he pretended to be sick, and gave his own bag to the monk. Atha kho so puriso suṅkaṭṭhānaṁ passitvā gilānālayaṁ karitvā attano bhaṇḍikaṁ tassa bhikkhuno adāsi. When they had passed the customs station, he said to the monk, Atha kho so puriso suṅkaṭṭhānaṁ atikkamitvā taṁ bhikkhuṁ etadavoca—“Please give me my bag, sir, I’m not sick.” “āhara me, bhante, bhaṇḍikaṁ; nāhaṁ akallako”ti.

“Then why did you say so?” “Kissa pana tvaṁ, āvuso, evarūpaṁ akāsī”ti?

The man told the monk. Atha kho so puriso tassa bhikkhuno etamatthaṁ ārocesi. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “What were you thinking, monk?” “kiṁcitto tvaṁ, bhikkhū”ti? “I didn’t know, sir.” “Nāhaṁ, bhagavā, jānāmī”ti. “There’s no offense for one who doesn’t know.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhu, ajānantassā”ti.

At one time a monk was traveling with a group. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu satthena saddhiṁ addhānamaggappaṭipanno hoti. A man bribed that monk by giving him food. Seeing a customs station, he gave the monk a valuable gem, saying, Aññataro puriso taṁ bhikkhuṁ āmisena upalāpetvā suṅkaṭṭhānaṁ passitvā mahagghaṁ maṇiṁ tassa bhikkhuno adāsi—“Sir, please take this gem past the customs,” “imaṁ, bhante, maṇiṁ suṅkaṭṭhānaṁ atikkāmehī”ti. which the monk did. Atha kho so bhikkhu taṁ maṇiṁ suṅkaṭṭhānaṁ atikkāmesi. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk, feeling compassion, released a pig trapped in a snare. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu pāse bandhaṁ sūkaraṁ kāruññena muñci. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “What were you thinking, monk?” “kiṁcitto tvaṁ, bhikkhū”ti?

“I was motivated by compassion, sir.” “Kāruññādhippāyo ahaṁ, bhagavā”ti.

“There’s no offense for one who is motivated by compassion.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhu, kāruññādhippāyassā”ti.

On one occasion a monk released a pig trapped in a snare, Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu pāse bandhaṁ sūkaraṁ—intending to steal it before the owners found it. “pure sāmikā passantī”ti, theyyacitto muñci. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk, feeling compassion, released a deer trapped in a snare. … “There’s no offense for one who is motivated by compassion.” … Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu pāse bandhaṁ migaṁ kāruññena muñci … released a deer trapped in a snare, pāse bandhaṁ migaṁ—intending to steal it before the owners found it. … “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” … “pure sāmikā passantī”ti, theyyacitto muñci … feeling compassion, released fish trapped in a fish-net … “There’s no offense for one who is motivated by compassion.” … kumine bandhe macche kāruññena muñci … released fish trapped in a fish-net, kumine bandhe macche—intending to steal them before the owners found them. “pure sāmikā passantī”ti theyyacitto muñci. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk saw some goods in a vehicle. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu yāne bhaṇḍaṁ passitvā—He thought, “If I take them from there, I’ll be expelled.” “ito gaṇhanto pārājiko bhavissāmī”ti, So he took them by setting the vehicle in motion. atikkamitvā pavaṭṭetvā aggahesi. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk seized a piece of meat picked up by a hawk, Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu kulalena ukkhittaṁ maṁsapesiṁ—intending to give it to the owners. “sāmikānaṁ dassāmī”ti aggahesi. But the owners accused him, saying, Sāmikā taṁ bhikkhuṁ codesuṁ—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense for one who doesn’t intend to steal.” “anāpatti, bhikkhu, atheyyacittassā”ti.

On one occasion a monk seized a piece of meat picked up by a hawk, Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu kulalena ukkhittaṁ maṁsapesiṁ—intending to steal it before the owners found out. “pure sāmikā passantī”ti, theyyacitto aggahesi. The owners accused him, saying, Sāmikā taṁ bhikkhuṁ codesuṁ—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

At one time some men made a raft that they put on the river Aciravatī. Tena kho pana samayena manussā uḷumpaṁ bandhitvā aciravatiyā nadiyā osārenti. Because the binding ropes snapped, the sticks were scattered about. Bandhane chinne kaṭṭhāni vippakiṇṇāni agamaṁsu. Some monks removed them from the water, perceiving them as discarded. Bhikkhū paṁsukūlasaññino uttāresuṁ. The owners accused those monks, saying, Sāmikā te bhikkhū codesuṁ—“You’re not monastics anymore!” “assamaṇāttha tumhe”ti. They became anxious … Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense for one who perceives something as discarded.” “anāpatti, bhikkhave, paṁsukūlasaññissā”ti.

At one time some men made a raft, which they put on the river Aciravatī. Tena kho pana samayena manussā uḷumpaṁ bandhitvā aciravatiyā nadiyā osārenti. Because the binding ropes snapped, the sticks were scattered about. Bandhane chinne kaṭṭhāni vippakiṇṇāni agamaṁsu. Some monks removed them from the water, intending to steal them before the owners found them. Bhikkhū—“pure sāmikā passantī”ti, theyyacittā uttāresuṁ. The owners accused those monks, saying, Sāmikā te bhikkhū codesuṁ—“You’re not monastics anymore!” “assamaṇāttha tumhe”ti. They became anxious … Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tumhe, bhikkhave, āpannā pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a cowherd hung his wrap garment on a tree and went to relieve himself. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro gopālako rukkhe sāṭakaṁ ālaggetvā uccāraṁ agamāsi. A monk thought it had been discarded and took it. Aññataro bhikkhu paṁsukūlasaññī aggahesi. The cowherd accused him, saying, Atha kho so gopālako taṁ bhikkhuṁ codesi—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense for one who perceives something as discarded.” “anāpatti, bhikkhu, paṁsukūlasaññissā”ti.

On one occasion, a wrap garment that had escaped from the hands of a dyer stuck to a monk’s foot as he was crossing a river. Tena kho pana samayena aññatarassa bhikkhuno nadiṁ tarantassa rajakānaṁ hatthato muttaṁ sāṭakaṁ pāde laggaṁ hoti. The monk took hold of it, thinking, “I’ll give it to its owners.” So bhikkhu—“sāmikānaṁ dassāmī”ti aggahesi. But the owners accused him, saying, Sāmikā taṁ bhikkhuṁ codesuṁ—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense for one who doesn’t intend to steal.” “anāpatti, bhikkhu, atheyyacittassā”ti.

On one occasion, a wrap garment that had escaped from the hands of a dyer stuck to a monk’s foot as he was crossing a river. Tena kho pana samayena aññatarassa bhikkhuno nadiṁ tarantassa rajakānaṁ hatthato muttaṁ sāṭakaṁ pāde laggaṁ hoti. The monk took hold of it, intending to steal it before the owners found it. So bhikkhu—“pure sāmikā passantī”ti, theyyacitto aggahesi. The owners accused him, saying, Sāmikā taṁ bhikkhuṁ codesuṁ—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk saw a pot of ghee and ate it little by little. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu sappikumbhiṁ passitvā thokaṁ thokaṁ paribhuñji. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, “anāpatti, bhikkhu, pārājikassa; but there’s an offense of wrong conduct.” āpatti dukkaṭassā”ti.

At one time a number of monks made an arrangement and then left, thinking, Tena kho pana samayena sambahulā bhikkhū saṁvidahitvā agamaṁsu—“We’ll steal these goods.” “bhaṇḍaṁ avaharissāmā”ti. One of them stole the goods. Eko bhaṇḍaṁ avahari. The others said, Te evamāhaṁsu—“We’re not expelled. “na mayaṁ pārājikā. He who stole them is expelled.” Yo avahaṭo so pārājiko”ti. They told the Buddha. Bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ … “You’ve all committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tumhe, bhikkhave, āpannā pārājikan”ti.

At one time a number of monks made an arrangement, stole some goods, and shared them out. Tena kho pana samayena sambahulā bhikkhū saṁvidahitvā bhaṇḍaṁ avaharitvā bhājesuṁ. Each one of them received a share worth less than five <i lang='pi' translate='no'>māsaka</i> coins. Tehi bhājīyamāne ekamekassa paṭiviso na pañcamāsako pūri. They said, Te evamāhaṁsu—“We’re not expelled.” “na mayaṁ pārājikā”ti. They told the Buddha. Bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ. “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “Āpattiṁ tumhe, bhikkhave, āpannā pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion when Sāvatthī was short of food, a monk took a handful of rice from a shopkeeper, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu sāvatthiyaṁ dubbhikkhe āpaṇikassa taṇḍulamuṭṭhiṁ theyyacitto avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion when Sāvatthī was short of food, a monk stole a handful of mung beans from a shopkeeper, intending to steal it. … Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu sāvatthiyaṁ dubbhikkhe āpaṇikassa muggamuṭṭhiṁ … a handful of black gram … māsamuṭṭhiṁ … a handful of sesame from a shopkeeper, intending to steal it. tilamuṭṭhiṁ theyyacitto avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

At one time in the Dark Wood near Sāvatthī, thieves killed a cow, ate some of the flesh, put the remainder aside, and went away. Tena kho pana samayena sāvatthiyaṁ andhavane corakā gāviṁ hantvā maṁsaṁ khāditvā sesakaṁ paṭisāmetvā agamaṁsu. Some monks had it offered and ate it, perceiving it as discarded. Bhikkhū paṁsukūlasaññino paṭiggahāpetvā paribhuñjiṁsu. The thieves accused those monks, saying, Corakā te bhikkhū codesuṁ—“You’re not monastics anymore!” “assamaṇāttha tumhe”ti. They became anxious … Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense for one who perceives something as discarded.” “anāpatti, bhikkhave, paṁsukūlasaññissā”ti.

At one time in the Dark Wood near Sāvatthī, thieves killed a pig, ate some of the flesh, put the remainder aside, and went away. Tena kho pana samayena sāvatthiyaṁ andhavane corakā sūkaraṁ hantvā maṁsaṁ khāditvā sesakaṁ paṭisāmetvā agamaṁsu. Some monks had it offered and ate it, perceiving it as discarded. Bhikkhū paṁsukūlasaññino paṭiggahāpetvā paribhuñjiṁsu. The thieves accused those monks, saying, Corakā te bhikkhū codesuṁ—“You’re not monastics anymore!” “assamaṇāttha tumhe”ti. They became anxious … Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense for one who perceives something as discarded.” “anāpatti, bhikkhave, paṁsukūlasaññissā”ti.

On one occasion a monk went to a meadow and took cut grass worth five <i lang='pi' translate='no'>māsaka</i> coins, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu tiṇakkhettaṁ gantvā lūtaṁ tiṇaṁ pañcamāsagghanakaṁ theyyacitto avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk went to a meadow, cut grass worth five <i lang='pi' translate='no'>māsaka</i> coins, and took it away, intending to steal it. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu tiṇakkhettaṁ gantvā tiṇaṁ lāyitvā pañcamāsagghanakaṁ theyyacitto avahari. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion some newly-arrived monks shared out the mangoes belonging to the Sangha and ate them. Tena kho pana samayena āgantukā bhikkhū saṅghassa ambaṁ bhājāpetvā paribhuñjiṁsu. The resident monks accused those monks, saying, Āvāsikā bhikkhū te bhikkhū codesuṁ—“You’re not monastics anymore!” “assamaṇāttha tumhe”ti. They became anxious … Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… They told the Buddha. bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ.

“What were you thinking, monks?” “Kiṁcittā tumhe, bhikkhave”ti?

“We thought they were meant for eating, sir.” “Paribhogatthāya mayaṁ, bhagavā”ti.

“There’s no offense for one who thinks it is meant for eating.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhave, paribhogatthāyā”ti.

On one occasion some newly-arrived monks shared out the rose apples belonging to the Sangha … Tena kho pana samayena āgantukā bhikkhū saṅghassa jambuṁ … the bread-fruit belonging to the Sangha … saṅghassa labujaṁ … the jack-fruit belonging to the Sangha … saṅghassa panasaṁ … the palm fruits belonging to the Sangha … saṅghassa tālapakkaṁ … the sugarcane belonging to the Sangha … saṅghassa ucchuṁ … the gaub fruit belonging to the Sangha and ate them. saṅghassa timbarūsakaṁ bhājāpetvā paribhuñjiṁsu. The resident monks accused those monks, saying, Āvāsikā bhikkhū te bhikkhū codesuṁ—“You’re not monastics anymore!” “assamaṇāttha tumhe”ti. They became anxious … Tesaṁ kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense for one who thinks it is meant for eating.” “anāpatti, bhikkhave, paribhogatthāyā”ti.

On one occasion the keepers of a mango grove gave a mango to some monks. Tena kho pana samayena ambapālakā bhikkhūnaṁ ambaphalaṁ denti. The monks, thinking, “They have the authority to guard, but not to give away,” Bhikkhū—“gopetuṁ ime issarā, nayime dātun”ti, were afraid of wrongdoing and did not accept it. kukkuccāyantā na paṭiggaṇhanti. They told the Buddha. Bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ. “There’s no offense if it’s a gift from a guardian.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhave, gopakassa dāne”ti.

On one occasion the keepers of a rose-apple grove … Tena kho pana samayena jambupālakā … the keepers of a bread-fruit grove … labujapālakā … the keepers of a jack-fruit grove … panasapālakā … the keepers of a palm grove … tālapakkapālakā … the keepers of a sugarcane field … ucchupālakā … the keepers of a gaub fruit grove gave a gaub fruit to some monks. timbarūsakapālakā bhikkhūnaṁ timbarūsakaṁ denti. The monks, thinking, “They have the authority to guard, but not to give away,” Bhikkhū—“gopetuṁ ime issarā, nayime dātun”ti, were afraid of wrongdoing and did not accept it. kukkuccāyantā na paṭiggaṇhanti. They told the Buddha. Bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ. “There’s no offense if it’s a gift from a guardian.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhave, gopakassa dāne”ti.

On one occasion a monk borrowed a piece of wood belonging to the Sangha and used it to support the wall of his own dwelling. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu saṅghassa dāruṁ tāvakālikaṁ haritvā attano vihārassa kuṭṭaṁ upatthambhesi. The monks accused him, saying, Bhikkhū taṁ bhikkhuṁ codesuṁ—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti. He became anxious Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi. and told the Buddha. Bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesi. “What were you thinking, monk?” “Kiṁcitto tvaṁ, bhikkhū”ti?

“I was borrowing it, sir.” “Tāvakāliko ahaṁ, bhagavā”ti.

“There’s no offense for one who is borrowing.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhu, tāvakālike”ti.

On one occasion a monk took water from the Sangha, intending to steal it. … Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu saṅghassa udakaṁ theyyacitto avahari … took clay from the Sangha, intending to steal it. … saṅghassa mattikaṁ theyyacitto avahari … took a pile of grass from the Sangha, intending to steal it. … saṅghassa puñjakitaṁ tiṇaṁ theyyacitto avahari … He became anxious … tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk set fire to a pile of grass belonging to the Sangha, intending to steal. Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu saṅghassa puñjakitaṁ tiṇaṁ theyyacitto jhāpesi. He became anxious … Tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, “anāpatti, bhikkhu, pārājikassa. but there’s an offense of wrong conduct.” Āpatti dukkaṭassā”ti.

On one occasion a monk took a bed from the Sangha, intending to steal it. … Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu saṅghassa mañcaṁ theyyacitto avahari … He became anxious … tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

On one occasion a monk took a bench from the Sangha, intending to steal it … Tena kho pana samayena aññataro bhikkhu saṅghassa pīṭhaṁ … a mattress from the Sangha … saṅghassa bhisiṁ … a pillow from the Sangha … saṅghassa bibbohanaṁ … a door from the Sangha … saṅghassa kavāṭaṁ … a window from the Sangha … saṅghassa ālokasandhiṁ … took a rafter from the Sangha, intending to steal it. … saṅghassa gopānasiṁ theyyacitto avahari … He became anxious … tassa kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “You have committed an offense entailing expulsion.” “āpattiṁ tvaṁ, bhikkhu, āpanno pārājikan”ti.

At one time the monks used elsewhere the equipment belonging to a certain lay follower. Tena kho pana samayena bhikkhū aññatarassa upāsakassa vihāraparibhogaṁ senāsanaṁ aññatra paribhuñjanti. That lay follower complained and criticized them, Atha kho so upāsako ujjhāyati khiyyati vipāceti—“How can the venerables use equipment where it doesn’t belong?” “kathañhi nāma bhadantā aññatra paribhogaṁ aññatra paribhuñjissantī”ti. They told the Buddha. Bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ.

“You shouldn’t use equipment where it doesn’t belong. “Na, bhikkhave, aññatra paribhogo aññatra paribhuñjitabbo. If you do, you commit an offense of wrong conduct.” Yo paribhuñjeyya, āpatti dukkaṭassā”ti.

Soon afterwards, being afraid of wrongdoing, the monks did not take any furniture to the observance-day hall or to meetings, and they sat down on the bare ground. Tena kho pana samayena bhikkhū uposathaggampi sannisajjampi harituṁ kukkuccāyantā chamāyaṁ nisīdanti. They became dirty, as did their robes. Gattānipi cīvarānipi paṁsukitāni honti. They told the Buddha. Bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ.

“I allow you to borrow.” “Anujānāmi, bhikkhave, tāvakālikaṁ haritun”ti.

On one occasion at Campā, a nun who was a pupil of the nun Thullanandā went to a family that supported Thullanandā and said, Tena kho pana samayena campāyaṁ thullanandāya bhikkhuniyā antevāsinī bhikkhunī thullanandāya bhikkhuniyā upaṭṭhākakulaṁ gantvā—“The venerable wants to drink the triple pungent congee.” “ayyā icchati tekaṭulayāguṁ pātun”ti, When it was ready, she took it away and ate it herself. pacāpetvā haritvā attanā paribhuñji. When Thullanandā found out about this, she accused her, saying, Sā jānitvā taṁ codesi—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇīsi tvan”ti. She became anxious … Tassā kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe…. She then told the nuns, Atha kho sā bhikkhunī bhikkhunīnaṁ etamatthaṁ ārocesi. who in turn told the monks, Bhikkhuniyo bhikkhūnaṁ etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ. who then told the Buddha. Bhikkhū bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ. “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, “Anāpatti, bhikkhave, pārājikassa; but there’s an offense entailing confession for lying in full awareness.” āpatti sampajānamusāvāde pācittiyassā”ti.

On one occasion in Rājagaha, a nun who was a pupil of the nun Thullanandā went to a family that supported Thullanandā and said, Tena kho pana samayena rājagahe thullanandāya bhikkhuniyā antevāsinī bhikkhunī thullanandāya bhikkhuniyā upaṭṭhākakulaṁ gantvā—“The venerable wants a honey-ball.” “ayyā icchati madhugoḷakaṁ khāditun”ti, When it was ready, she took it away and ate it herself. pacāpetvā haritvā attanā paribhuñji. When Thullanandā found out about this, she accused her, saying, Sā jānitvā taṁ codesi—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇīsi tvan”ti. She became anxious … Tassā kukkuccaṁ ahosi …pe… “There’s no offense entailing expulsion, “anāpatti, bhikkhave, pārājikassa; but there’s an offense entailing confession for lying in full awareness.” āpatti sampajānamusāvāde pācittiyassā”ti.

At that time there was a householder in Vesāli who was a supporter of Venerable Ajjuka and who had two children living with him, a son and a nephew. Tena kho pana samayena vesāliyaṁ āyasmato ajjukassa upaṭṭhākassa gahapatino dve dārakā honti— putto ca bhāgineyyo ca. He said to Ajjuka, Atha kho so gahapati āyasmantaṁ ajjukaṁ etadavoca—“Sir, please assign my property to the one of these two boys who has faith and confidence.” “imaṁ, bhante, okāsaṁ yo imesaṁ dvinnaṁ dārakānaṁ saddho hoti pasanno tassa ācikkheyyāsī”ti.

It turned out that the householder’s nephew had faith and confidence, and so Ajjuka assigned the property to him. Tena kho pana samayena tassa gahapatino bhāgineyyo saddho hoti pasanno. Atha kho āyasmā ajjuko taṁ okāsaṁ tassa dārakassa ācikkhi. He then established a household with that wealth and made a gift. So tena sāpateyyena kuṭumbañca saṇṭhapesi dānañca paṭṭhapesi.

The householder’s son then said to Venerable Ānanda, Atha kho tassa gahapatino putto āyasmantaṁ ānandaṁ etadavoca—“Who is the father’s heir, Venerable Ānanda, the son or the nephew?” “ko nu kho, bhante ānanda, pituno dāyajjo— putto vā bhāgineyyo vā”ti?

“The son is the father’s heir.” “Putto kho, āvuso, pituno dāyajjo”ti.

“Sir, Venerable Ajjuka has assigned our wealth to our housemate.” “Ayaṁ, bhante, ayyo ajjuko amhākaṁ sāpateyyaṁ amhākaṁ methunakassa ācikkhī”ti.

“Venerable Ajjuka is not a monastic anymore.” “Assamaṇo, āvuso, āyasmā ajjuko”ti.

Ajjuka then said to Ānanda, Atha kho āyasmā ajjuko āyasmantaṁ ānandaṁ etadavoca—“Ānanda, please do a proper investigation.” “dehi me, āvuso ānanda, vinicchayan”ti.

On that occasion Venerable Upāli was siding with Ajjuka, Tena kho pana samayena āyasmā upāli āyasmato ajjukassa pakkho hoti. and he said to Ānanda, Atha kho āyasmā upāli āyasmantaṁ ānandaṁ etadavoca—“Ānanda, when one is asked by the owner to assign a property to so-and-so and one does as asked, what has one committed?” “yo nu kho, āvuso ānanda, sāmikena ‘imaṁ okāsaṁ itthannāmassa ācikkheyyāsī’ti vutto tassa ācikkhati, kiṁ so āpajjatī”ti?

“One hasn’t committed anything, sir, not even an act of wrong conduct.” “Na, bhante, kiñci āpajjati, antamaso dukkaṭamattampī”ti.

“Venerable Ajjuka was asked by the owner to assign his property to so-and-so, which he did. “Ayaṁ, āvuso, āyasmā ajjuko sāmikena—‘imaṁ okāsaṁ itthannāmassa ācikkhā’ti vutto tassa ācikkhati; There’s no offense for Venerable Ajjuka.” anāpatti, āvuso, āyasmato ajjukassā”ti.

At that time a family in Benares that supported Venerable Pilindavaccha was harassed by criminals. Tena kho pana samayena bārāṇasiyaṁ āyasmato pilindavacchassa upaṭṭhākakulaṁ corehi upaddutaṁ hoti. Two of their children were kidnapped. Dve ca dārakā nītā honti. Soon afterwards Pilindavaccha brought those children back by his supernormal powers and put them in a stilt house. Atha kho āyasmā pilindavaccho te dārake iddhiyā ānetvā pāsāde ṭhapesi.

When people saw those children, they said, Manussā te dārake passitvā—“This is the greatness of Venerable Pilindavaccha’s supernormal powers,” “ayyassāyaṁ pilindavacchassa iddhānubhāvo”ti, and they gained confidence in him. āyasmante pilindavacche abhippasīdiṁsu.

But the monks complained and criticized him, Bhikkhū ujjhāyanti khiyyanti vipācenti—“How could Venerable Pilindavaccha bring back children who had been kidnapped by criminals?” “kathañhi nāma āyasmā pilindavaccho corehi nīte dārake ānessatī”ti. They told the Buddha. Bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ.

“There’s no offense for someone who uses their supernormal powers.” “Anāpatti, bhikkhave, iddhimassa iddhivisaye”ti.

At that time the two monks Paṇḍaka and Kapila were friends. Tena kho pana samayena dve bhikkhū sahāyakā honti—paṇḍuko ca kapilo ca. One was staying in a village and one at Kosambī. Eko gāmake viharati, eko kosambiyaṁ. Then, while one of them was traveling from that village to Kosambī, he had to cross a river. As he did so, a lump of fat that had escaped from the hands of a pig butcher stuck to his foot. Atha kho tassa bhikkhuno gāmakā kosambiṁ gacchantassa antarāmagge nadiṁ tarantassa sūkarikānaṁ hatthato muttā medavaṭṭi pāde laggā hoti. He grabbed it, thinking, “I’ll give it to the owners.” So bhikkhu—“sāmikānaṁ dassāmī”ti aggahesi. But the owners accused him, saying, Sāmikā taṁ bhikkhuṁ codesuṁ—“You’re not a monastic anymore!” “assamaṇosi tvan”ti.

Just then a woman cowherd who had seen him crossing said, Taṁ uttiṇṇaṁ gopālikā passitvā etadavoca—“Come, sir, have sexual intercourse.” “ehi, bhante, methunaṁ dhammaṁ paṭisevā”ti. Thinking he was no longer a monastic, he had sexual intercourse with her. So—“pakatiyāpāhaṁ assamaṇo”ti tassā methunaṁ dhammaṁ paṭisevitvā

When he arrived at Kosambī, he told the monks, kosambiṁ gantvā bhikkhūnaṁ etamatthaṁ ārocesi. who in turn told the Buddha. Bhikkhū bhagavato etamatthaṁ ārocesuṁ. “There’s no offense entailing expulsion for stealing, “Anāpatti, bhikkhave, adinnādāne pārājikassa; but there’s an offense entailing expulsion for having sexual intercourse.” āpatti methunadhammasamāyoge pārājikassā”ti.

At that time a monk at Sāgalā who was a student of Venerable Daḷhika was plagued by lust. He stole a turban from a shopkeeper and said to Daḷhika, Tena kho pana samayena sāgalāyaṁ āyasmato daḷhikassa saddhivihāriko bhikkhu anabhiratiyā pīḷito āpaṇikassa veṭhanaṁ avaharitvā āyasmantaṁ daḷhikaṁ etadavoca—“Sir, I’m not a monastic anymore. I’ll disrobe.” “assamaṇo ahaṁ, bhante, vibbhamissāmī”ti.

“But what have you done?” “Kiṁ tayā, āvuso, katan”ti? He told him. So tamatthaṁ ārocesi. Venerable Daḷhika had the turban brought and valued. Āharāpetvā agghāpesi. It was worth less than five <i lang='pi' translate='no'>māsaka</i> coins. Taṁ agghāpentaṁ na pañcamāsake agghati. Saying, “There’s no offense entailing expulsion,” “Anāpatti, āvuso, pārājikassā”ti. he gave a teaching. Dhammakathaṁ akāsi. And that monk was delighted. So bhikkhu abhiramatīti.