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KULLAVAGGA.
VIII, 3, 1.
where his bed is, saying, “That bed is for you.” He should be informed whether (that bedroom) is occupied or not (and so on, as in last paragraph, down to the end).
*This, O Bhikkhus, is the rule of conduct for resident Bhikkhus, according to which they ought to behave.'
1. Now at that time Bhikkhus, about to leave, started without setting the wooden articles and crockery in order, leaving doors and lattices open, and without giving the sleeping-places in charge to any one. The wooden articles and crockery were spoilt, and the sleeping-places were unprotected.
The moderate Bhikkhus murmured, &c. . ... told the Blessed One, &c. . . . . (down to) He said to the Bhikkhus: “Therefore, O Bhikkhus, do I establish a rule of conduct for Bhikkhus about to leave, according to which they ought to behave.
2. 'A Bhikkhu about to leave should, O Bhikkhus, put the wooden articles and earthenware in order, close the doorways and lattices, give the sleeping-places in charge? (to some one, and only) then set out. If there be no Bhikkhu remaining, a Sâmanera should be put in charge. If there be no Sâmanera remaining, the attendant who keeps the grounds in order? should be put in charge. If
1 Senâsanam âpukkha. Compare the Old Commentary on the 14th and 15th Pa kittiyas. The lengthening of the last vowel in âpukkha is noteworthy.
Arâmiko. In Mahavagga VI, 15, the king wishing to present a man for this purpose, it is there laid down that the Bhikkhus
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