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KULLAVAGGA.
IV, 5, 2.
Bhikkhu who is now sane the dispensation for those who are no longer insane. 2. 'And thus, O Bhikkhus, should it be granted.
Let that Bhikkhu Gagga [here follow the words of the formal request, of the resolution, and of the grant by decision of the Samgha, exactly in the same way as in the last case, chapter 4, § 10]'
1. “There are three cases, O Bhikkhus, in which grants of dispensation for those who are no longer insane are not valid : and three cases in which such grants are valid.
What are the three cases in which grants of dispensation for those who are no longer insane are not valid ?
In the first place, O Bhikkhus, in case a Bhikkhu have committed an offence: and in respect thereof either the Samgha, or a number of Bhikkhus, or a single Bhikkhu, warn him, saying, “Does the venerable one call to mind that he has been guilty of such and such an offence ?" And he, notwithstanding that he does remember it, says, “I do not remember, Sirs, that I have been guilty of such and such an offence.” Then if the Samgha grant him the dispensation of those who are no longer insane, that grant is not valid.
'Again, O Bhikkhus, in case a Bhikkhu (&c., as before, down to) And he, notwithstanding that he does remember it, says, “I remember it, Sirs, but as if in a dream.” Then if the Samgha grant him
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