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MAHAVAGGA.
I, 25, 22.
22. 'If the Samgha wishes to proceed against the upagghaya by the tagganiyakamma1, or the nissaya, or the pabbâganiyakamma, or the patisâraniyakamma, or the ukkhepaniyakamma, let the saddhivihârika do what he can in order that the Samgha may not proceed against the upagghaya or may mitigate the proceeding. Or if the Samgha has instituted a proceeding against him, the tagganiyakamma, &c., or the ukkhepaniyakamma, let the saddhivihârika do what he can in order that the upagghaya may behave himself properly, live modestly, and aspire to get clear of his penance, and that the Samgha may revoke its
sentence.
23. If the robe of the upagghâya must be washed, let the saddhivihârika wash it or take care that the upagghâya's robe is washed. If a robe must be made for the upagghâya, let the saddhivihârika make it or take care that the upagg hâya's robe is made. If dye must be boiled for the upagg hâya, &c. If the robe of the upagghâya must be dyed, &c. When he dyes the robe, let him dye it properly and turn it whenever required, and let him not go away before the dye has ceased to drop.
24. Let him not give his alms-bowl to any one without the permission of his upagghâya. Let him not accept an alms-bowl from any one else without the permission of his upagghâya. Let him not give his robe to any one else, &c. Let him not accept a robe from any one else; let him not give articles
1 The discussion about the tagganiyakamma and the other disciplinary proceedings alluded to in this paragraph is given in the first book of the Kullavagga.
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