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PÂKITTIYÂ DHAMMÂ.
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that is a Pâkittiya, and (the robe) shall be cut down to the proper size.
Herein this is the measure of the Sugata robe of a Sugata : in length nine spans, according to the accepted span; in breadth six spans. This is the measure of the Sugata robe of a Sugata.
End of the ninth section,
the “Ratana-section.'
Venerable Sirs, the ninety-two rules regarding matters requiring expiation have been recited.
In respect of them I ask the venerable ones, 'Are you pure in this matter?'
A second time I ask the venerable ones, 'Are you pure in this matter?'
A third time I ask the venerable ones, 'Are you pure in this matter ?'
The venerable ones are pure herein. Therefore do they keep silence. Thus I understand.
Here endeth the recitation of the Pâkittiyas.
the 28th Nissaggiya. There is no reason whatever to believe that Gotama's robe was larger, in proportion, than those worn by the other members of his order. He exchanged robes with Mahâ Kassapa. Of the two sets of robes brought by Pukkusa, one was given to Ananda, and one was reserved for the Buddha himself; and no one can read the account in the Maha-parinibbâna Sutta without feeling that both are supposed to be of the same size.
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