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VI, 14, 1.
ON MEDICAMENTS.
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Now at that time the aroma-pipes came open : and worms got in.
*I allow, O Bhikkhus, the use of a lid to the pipes.'
Now at that time the Bhikkhus carried the pipes about in their hands.
I allow, O Bhikkhus, the use of a bag to carry the aroma-pipes in.'
The aroma-pipes rubbed against one another. 'I allow, O Bhikkhus, the use of a double bag.' They had no shoulder strap.
I allow, O Bhikkhus, the use of a shoulder strap (by which to carry the double bag), or of a thread (by which to sew it on).'
14.
1. Now at that time the venerable Pilindavakkha was troubled with wind in the stomach. The physicians said he must drink oil.
I allow you, O Bhikkhus, a decoction of oil.' It was necessary to put strong drink into the decoction.
'I allow you, O Bhikkhus, to put strong drink in decoctions of oil.'
Now at that time the Khabbaggiya Bhikkhus used to put too much strong drink into their decoctions of medicinal oils : and they got drunk.
Oil should not be drunk, O Bhikkhus, when too much strong drink has been put into it. Whosoever does so, shall be dealt with according to law ?'
'I allow you, O Bhikkhus, to drink such decoctions
Compare chapter 17.
* See the 51st Påkittiya.
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