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The Mahàvagga.

Reverence to the Blessed One, the Holy One,

The Fully Enlightened One.

First Khandhaka

(The Admission to the Order of Bhikkhus (1).)

1 (2).

1. At that time the Blessed Buddha dwelt at [\q 74/] Uruvelà, on the bank of the river Nera¤jara (3), at the foot of the Bodhi tree (tree of wisdom), just after He had become Sambuddha. And the Blessed Buddha sat cross-legged at the foot of the Bodhi tree uninterruptedly during seven days, enjoying the bliss of emancipation (4). [\q 75/]

2. Then the Blessed One (at the end of these seven days) during the first watch of the night fixed His mind upon the chain of causation (5), in direct and in reverse order:

From ignorance (6) spring the [\q 76 /] saïkharas (7) from the saïkharas springs consciousness, from consciousness spring name-and-form, from name-and-form spring the six provinces (of the [\q 77/] six senses (8)), from the six provinces springs contact, from contact springs sensation, from sensation springs thirst (or desire), from thirst springs attachment, from attachment springs existence, from existence birth, from birth spring old age and death, grief, lamentation, suffering, dejection, and despair. Such is the origination of this whole mass of suffering. Again, by the destruction of ignorance, which consists in the complete absence of lust, the saïkharas are destroyed, by the destruction of the saïkharas consciousness is destroyed, by the destruction of consciousness name-and-form are destroyed, by the destruction of name-and-form the six provinces are destroyed, by the destruction of the six provinces contact is destroyed, by the destruction of contact sensation is destroyed, by the destruction of sensation thirst is destroyed, by the destruction of thirst attachment is destroyed, by the destruction of attachment existence is destroyed, by the destruction of existence birth is destroyed, by the destruction of birth old age and death, grief, lamentation, suffering, dejection, and despair are [\q 78/] destroyed. Such is the cessation of this whole mass of suffering.'

3. Knowing this the Blessed One then on that occasion pronounced this solemn utterance: `When the real nature of things becomes clear to the ardent, meditating bràhmaõa, then all his doubts fade away, since he realises what is that nature and what its cause.'

4. Then the Blessed One during the middle watch of the night fixed His mind upon the chain of causation, in direct and reverse order: `From ignorance spring, the saïkharas, &c. such is the origination of this whole mass of suffering, &c. such is the cessation of this whole mass of suffering.

5. Knowing this the Blessed One then on that occasion pronounced this solemn utterance: `When the real nature of things becomes clear to the ardent, meditating bràhmaõa, then all his doubts fade away, since he has understood the cessation of causation.'

6. Then the Blessed One during the third watch of the night fixed His mind, &c.

7. Knowing this the Blessed One then on that occasion pronounced this solemn utterance: `When the real nature of things becomes clear to the ardent, meditating bràhmaõa, he stands, dispelling the hosts of Màra, like the sun that illuminates the sky.'

Here Ends the Account of What Passed

Under the Bodhi Tree.

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2.

1. Then the Blessed One, at the end of those seven days, arose from that state of meditation, and went from the foot of the Bodhi tree to the Ajapàla Banyan tree (Banyan tree of the goat-herds (9)). And when He had reached it, He sat cross-legged at the foot of. The Ajapàla Banyan tree uninterruptedly during seven days, enjoying the bliss of emancipation.

2. Now a certain bràhmaõa, who was of a haughty disposition (10), went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him, He exchanged greeting with the Blessed One; having exchanged with Him greeting and complaisant words, He stationed himself near Him; then standing near Him that bràhmaõa thus spoke to the Blessed One: `By what, Gotama, does one become a bràhmaõa, and what are the characteristics that make a man a bràhmaõa?'

3. And the Blessed One, having heard that, on this occasion pronounced this solemn utterance: that bràhmaõa who has removed (from himself) all sinfulness, who is free from haughtiness, free from impurity, self-restrained, who is an accomplished master of knowledge (or, of the veda), who has fulfilled the duties of holiness, such a bràhmaõa may [\q 80/] justly call himself a bràhmaõa, whose behaviour is uneven to nothing in the world.'

Here Ends the Account of What Passed

Under the Ajapàla tree.

3.

1. Then the Blessed One, at the end of those seven days, arose from that state of meditation, and went from the foot of the Ajapàla Banyan tree to the Mucalinda tree. And when He had reached it, He sat cross-legged at the foot of the Mucalinda tree uninterruptedly during seven days, enjoying the bliss of emancipation.

2. At that time a great cloud appeared out of season, rainy weather which lasted seven days, cold weather, storms, and darkness. And the nàga (or serpent) king Mucalinda came out from his abode, and seven times encircled the body of the Blessed One with his windings, and kept extending his large hood over the Blessed One's head, thinking to himself: `May no coldness (touch) the Blessed One I may no heat (touch) the Blessed One! May no vexation by gadflies and gnats, by storms and heat of the sun, and reptiles (touch) the Blessed One!'

3. And at the end of those seven days, when the nàga king Mucalinda saw the open, cloudless sky, he loosened his windings from the body of the Blessed One, made his own appearance disappear, created the appearance of a youth, and stationed himself in front of the Blessed One, raising his clasped hands, and paying reverence to the Blessed One. [\q 81/]

4. And the Blessed One, perceiving that, on this occasion, pronounced this solemn utterance: `Happy is the solitude of him who is full of joy, who has learnt the Truth, who sees (the Truth). Happy is freedom from malice in this world, (self-)restraint towards all beings that have life. Happy is freedom from lust in this world, getting beyond all desires; the putting away of that pride which comes from the thought "I am!" This truly is the highest happiness!'

Here Ends the Account of What Passed

Under the Mucalinda Tree.

4.

1. Then the Blessed One, at the end of those seven days, arose from that state of meditation, and went from the foot of the Mucalinda tree to the Ràjàyatana (tree (11)); when He had reached it, He sat cross-legged at the foot of the Ràjàyatana tree uninterruptedly during seven days, enjoying the bliss of emancipation.

2. At that time Tapussa and Bhallika, two merchants, came travelling on the road from Ukkala (Orissa) to that place. Then a deity who had been (in a former life) a blood-relation of the merchants Tapussa and Bhallika, thus spoke to the merchants [\q 82/] Tapussa and Bhallika: `Here, my noble friends, at the foot of the Ràjàyatana tree, is staying the Blessed One, who has just become Sambuddha. Go and show your reverence to Him, the Blessed One, by (offering Him) rice-cakes and lumps of honey. Long will this be to you for a good and for a blessing.'

3. And the merchants Tapussa and Bhallika took rice-cakes and lumps of honey, and went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him and respectfully saluted the Blessed One, they stationed themselves near Him; standing near Him, the merchants Tapussa and Bhallika thus addressed the Blessed One: `May, O Lord, the Blessed One accept from us these rice-cakes and lumps of honey, that that may long be to us for a good and for a blessing!'

4. Then the Blessed One thought: `The Tathàgatas (12) do not accept (food) with their hands. Now [\q 83/] with what shall I accept the rice-cakes and lumps of honey?' then the four Mahàràja gods (13), understanding by the power of their minds the reflection which had arisen in the mind of the Blessed One, offered to the Blessed One from the four quarters (of the horizon) four bowls made of stone (saying), `May, O Lord, the Blessed One accept herewith the rice-cakes and the lumps of honey!' the Blessed One accepted those new stone bowls; and therein He received the rice-cakes and honey lumps, and those, when He had received, He ate.

5. And Tapussa and Bhallika, the merchants, when they saw that the Blessed One had cleansed (14) His bowl and His hands, bowed down in reverence [\q 84/] at the feet of the Blessed One and thus addressed the Blessed One: `We take our refuge, Lord, in the Blessed One and in the Dhamma; may the Blessed One receive us as disciples who, from this day forth while our life lasts, have taken their refuge (in Him).' These were the first in the world to become lay-disciples (of the Buddha) by the formula which contained (only) the dyad (15).

Here Ends the Account of What Passed

Under the Ràjàyatana Tree.

5.

1. Then the Blessed One, at the end of those seven days, arose from that state of meditation, and went from the foot of the Ràjàyatana tree to the Ajapàla Banyan tree. And when He had reached it, the Blessed One stayed there at the foot of the Ajapàla Banyan tree.

2. Then in the mind of the Blessed One, who was alone, and had retired into solitude, the following thought arose: `I have penetrated this Doctrine which is profound, difficult to perceive and to understand, which brings quietude of heart, which is exalted, which is unattainable by reasoning, abstruse, intelligible (only) to the wise. This people, on the other hand, is given to desire, intent upon desire, delighting in desire. To this people, therefore, who [\q 85/] are given, to desire, intent upon desire, delighting in desire, the law of causality and the chain of causation will be a matter difficult to understand; most difficult for them to understand will be also the extinction of all saïkharas, the getting rid of all the substrata (of existence (16)), the destruction of desire, the absence of passion, quietude of heart, Nirvàna! Now if I proclaim the Doctrine, and other men are not able to understand my preaching, there would result but weariness and annoyance to me.'

3. And then the following . . . (17) stanzas, unheard before, occurred to the Blessed One: `With great pains have I acquired it. Enough! Why should I now proclaim it? This Doctrine will not be easy to understand to beings that are lost in lust and hatred.

`Given to lust, surrounded with thick darkness, they will not see what is repugnant (to their minds), abstruse, profound, difficult to perceive, and subtle.'

4. When the Blessed One pondered over this matter, His mind became inclined to remain in quiet, and not to preach the Doctrine. Then Brahmà [\q 86/] Sahampati (18), understanding by the power of his mind the reflection which had arisen in the mind of the Blessed One, thought: `Alas! The world perishes! Alas! The world is destroyed! If the mind of the Tathàgata, of the Holy, of the Absolute Sambuddha inclines itself to remain in quiet, and not to preach the Doctrine.'

5. Then Brahmà Sahampati disappeared from Brahmà's world, and appeared before the Blessed One (as quickly) as a strong man might stretch his bent arm out, or draw back his out-stretched arm.

6. And Brahmà Sahampati adjusted his upper robe so as to cover one shoulder, and putting his right knee on the ground, raised his joined hands towards the Blessed One, and said to the Blessed One: `Lord, may the Blessed One preach the Doctrine! May the perfect one preach the Doctrine! There are beings whose mental eyes are darkened by scarcely any dust; but if they do not hear the Doctrine, they cannot attain salvation. These will understand the Doctrine.'

7. Thus spoke Brahmà Sahampati; and when he had thus spoken, he further said: `The Dhamma hitherto manifested in the country of Magadha has been impure, thought out by contaminated men. But do Thou now open the door of the Immortal (19); let them hear the Doctrine discovered by the Spotless One!

`As a man standing on a rock, on mountain's [\q 87/] top, might overlook the people all around, thus, O Wise One, ascending to the highest palace of Truth, look down, all-seeing one, upon the people lost in suffering, overcome by birth and decay, Thou, who hast freed Thyself from suffering!

`Arise, O Hero; O Victorious One! Wander through the world, O Leader of the pilgrim band, who Thyself art free from debt. May the Blessed One preach the Doctrine; there will be people who can understand it!'

8. When he had spoken thus, the Blessed One said to Brahmà Sahampati: `The following thought, Brahmà, has occurred to me: "I have penetrated this Doctrine (&c., down to end of sect.2)." And also, Brahmà, the following . . . (20) stanzas have presented themselves to my mind, which had not been heard (by me) before: "With great pains (&c., down to end of sect.3)." When I pondered over this matter, Brahmà, my mind became inclined to remain in quiet, and not to preach the Doctrine.'

9. And a second time Brahmà Sahampati said to the Blessed One: `Lord, may the Blessed One preach the Doctrine (&c., as in sects. 6, 7).' and for the second time the Blessed One said to Brahmà Sahampati: `The following thought (&c., as before).'

10. And a third time Brahmà Sahampati said to the Blessed One: `Lord, may the Blessed One preach the Doctrine (&c., as before).'

Then the Blessed One, when He had heard Brahmà's solicitation, looked, full of compassion towards sentient beings, over the world, with His (all-perceiving) eye of a Buddha. And the Blessed One, looking over the world with His eye of a Buddha, [\q 88/] saw beings whose mental eyes were darkened by scarcely any dust, and beings whose eyes were covered by much dust, beings sharp of sense and blunt of sense, of good disposition and of bad disposition, easy to instruct and difficult to instruct, some of them seeing the dangers of future life and of sin.

11. As, in a pond of blue lotuses, or water-roses, or white lotuses, some blue lotuses, or water-roses, or white lotuses, born in the water, grown up in the water, do not emerge over the water, but thrive hidden under the water; and other blue lotuses, or water-roses, or white lotuses, born in the water, grown up in the water, reach to the surface of the water; and other blue lotuses, or water-roses, or white lotuses, born in the water, grown up in the water, stand emerging out of the water, and the water does not touch them,-

12. Thus the Blessed One, looking over the world with His eye of a Buddha, saw beings whose mental eyes were darkened (&c., the text repeats sect.10) ; and when He had thus seen them, He addressed Brahmà Sahampati in the following stanza: `Wide opened is the door of the Immortal to all who have ears to hear; let them send forth faith to meet it. The Dhamma sweet and good I spake not, Brahmà, despairing of the weary task, to men.'

13. Then Brahmà Sahampati understood: `The Blessed One grants my request that He should preach the Doctrine.' And he bowed down before the Blessed One, and passed round Him with his right side towards Him; and then he straightway disappeared.

Here Ends the Story of Brahmà's Request

[\q 89/]

6.

1. Now the Blessed One thought: `To whom shall I preach the Doctrine first? Who will understand this Doctrine easily?' and the Blessed One thought: `There is âëàra Kàlàma (21); he is clever, wise, and learned; long since have the eye of his mind been darkened by scarcely any dust. What if I were to preach the Doctrine first to âëàra Kàlàma? He will easily understand this Doctrine.'

2. Then an invisible deity said to the Blessed One: Kàlàma has died, Lord, seven days ago.' And knowledge sprang up in the Blessed One's mind that âëàra Kàlàma had died seven days ago. And the Blessed One thought: `Highly noble was âëàra Kàlàma. If he had heard my Doctrine, he would easily have understood it.'

3. Then the Blessed One thought: `To whom shall I preach the Doctrine first? Who will understand this Doctrine easily?' And the Blessed One thought: `There is Uddaka Ràmaputta I ; he is clever, wise, and learned; long since have the eye of his mind been darkened by scarcely any dust. What if I were to preach the Doctrine first to Uddaka Ràmaputta? He will easily understand this Doctrine.'

4. Then an invisible deity said to the Blessed One: `Uddaka Ràmaputta has died, Lord, yesterday evening.' And knowledge arose in the Blessed One's mind that Uddaka Ràmaputta had died the previous evening, and the Blessed One thought: [\q 90/] `Highly noble was Uddaka Ràmaputta. If he had heard my Doctrine, he would easily have understood it.'

5. Then the Blessed One thought: `To whom shall I preach the Doctrine first? Who will understand this Doctrine easily?' And the Blessed One thought: `The five bhikkhus (22) have done many services to me (23); they attended on me during the time of my exertions (to attain sanctification by undergoing austerities). What if I were to preach the Doctrine first to the five bhikkhus?'

6. Now the Blessed One thought: `Where do the five bhikkhus dwell now?' And the Blessed One saw by the, power of His divine, clear vision, surpassing that of men, that the five bhikkhus were living at Benares, in the deer park Isipatana (24). And the Blessed One, after having remained at Uruvelà as long as He thought fit, went forth to Benares.

7. Now Upaka, a man belonging, to the âjãvaka sect (i.e. the sect of naked ascetics), saw the Blessed One travelling on the road, between Gayà and the Bodhi tree; and when he saw Him, he said to the Blessed One: `Your countenance, friend, is serene; your complexion is pure and bright. In whose [\q 91/] name, friend, have you retired from the world? Who is your teacher? Whose Doctrine do you profess?'

8. When Upaka the âjãvaka had spoken thus, the Blessed One addressed him in the following stanzas: `I have overcome all foes; I am all-wise; I am free from stains in every way; I have left everything; and have obtained emancipation by the destruction of desire. Having myself gained knowledge, whom should I call my master? I have no teacher; no one is equal to me; in the world of men and of gods no being is like me. I am the holy one in this world, I am the highest Teacher, I alone am the absolute Sambuddha; I have gained coolness (by the extinction of all passion) and have obtained Nirvàna. To found the kingdom of Truth I go to the city of the Kasis (Benares); I will beat the drum of the Immortal in the darkness of this world.'

9. (Upaka replied): `You profess then, friend, to be the holy, absolute Jina.' (25)

(The Buddha said): `Like me are all jinas who have reached extinction of the àsavas (26); I have overcome (gita me) all states of sinfulness'; therefore, Upaka, am I the Jina.'

When He had spoken thus, Upaka the âjãvaka replied: `It may be so, friend;' shook his head, took another road, and went away.

10. And the Blessed One, wandering from place to place, came to Benares, to the deer park Isipatana, to the place where the five bhikkhus were. And [\q 92/] the five bhikkhus saw the Blessed One coming from afar; when they saw Him, they concerted with each other, saying, `Friends, there comes the samaõa Gotama, who lives in abundance, who has given up his exertions, and who has turned to an abundant life. Let us not salute him; nor rise from our seats when he approaches; nor take his bowl and his robe from his hands. But let us put there a seat; if he likes, let him sit down.'

11. But when the Blessed One gradually approached near unto those five bhikkhus, the five bhikkhus kept not their agreement. They went forth to meet the Blessed One; one took His bowl and His robe, another prepared a seat, a third one brought water for the washing of the feet, a foot-stool, and a towel (27). Then the Blessed One sat down on the seat they had prepared; and when He was seated, the Blessed One washed His feet. Now they addressed the Blessed One by His name, and with the appellation `Friend.'

12. When they spoke to Him thus, the Blessed One said to the five bhikkhus: `Do not address, O bhikkhus, the Tathàgata by His name, and with the appellation "Friend." The Tathàgata, O bhikkhus, is the Holy, Absolute Sambuddha. Give ear, O bhikkhus! The Immortal (amata) has been won (by me); I will teach you; to you I preach the Doctrine. If you walk in the way I show you, you will, ere long, have penetrated to the Truth, having yourselves known it and seen it face to face; and you [\q 93/] will live in the possession of that highest goal of the holy life, for the sake of which noble youths fully give up the world and go forth into the houseless state.'

13. When He had spoken thus, the five monks said to the Blessed One: `By those observances, friend Gotama, by those practices, by those austerities, you have not been able to obtain power surpassing that of men, nor the superiority of full and holy knowledge and insight. How will you now, living in abundance, having given up your exertions, having turned to an abundant life, be able to obtain power surpassing that of men, and the superiority of full and holy knowledge and insight?'

14. When they had spoken thus, the Blessed One said to the five bhikkhus: `The Tathàgata, O bhikkhus, does not live in abundance, he has not given up exertion, he has not turned to an abundant life. The Tathàgata, O bhikkhus, is the Holy, Absolute Sambuddha. Give car, O bhikkhus; the Immortal has been won (by me); I will teach you, to you I will preach the Doctrine. If you walk in the way I show you, you will, ere long, have penetrated to the Truth, having yourselves known it and seen it face to face; and you will live in the possession of that highest goal of the holy life, for the sake of which noble youths fully give up the world and go forth into the houseless state.'

15. And the five bhikkhus said to the Blessed One a second time (as above). And the Blessed One said to the five bhikkhus a second time (as above). And the five bhikkhus said to the Blessed One a third time (as above).

16. When they had spoken thus, the Blessed One [\q 94/] said to the five bhikkhus: `Do you admit, O bhikkhus, that I have never spoken to you in this way before this day?'

You have never spoken so, Lord.'

The Tathàgata, O bhikkhus, is the holy, absolute Sambuddha. Give ear, O bhikkhus, &c. (as above).'

And the Blessed One was able to convince the five bhikkhus; and the five bhikkhus again (28) listened willingly to the Blessed One; they gave ear, and fixed their mind on the knowledge (which the Buddha imparted to them).

17. And the Blessed One thus addressed the five bhikkhus (29): `There are two extremes, O bhikkhus, which he who has given up the world, ought to avoid. What are these two extremes? A life given to pleasures, devoted to pleasures and lusts: this is degrading, sensual, vulgar, ignoble, and profitless; and a life given to mortification: this is painful, ignoble, and profitless. By avoiding these two extremes, O bhikkhus, the Tathàgata has gained the knowledge of the middle path which leads to insight, which leads to wisdom, which conduces to calm, to knowledge, to the Sambodhi, to Nirvàna.

18. `Which, O bhikkhus, is this middle path the knowledge of which the Tathàgata has gained, which leads to insight, which leads to wisdom which [\q 95/] conduces to calm, to knowledge, to the Sambodhi, to Nirvàna? It is the holy eightfold path, namely, right belief, right aspiration, right speech, right conduct, right means of livelihood, right endeavour, right memory, right meditation. This, O bhikkhus, is the middle path the knowledge of which the Tathàgata has gained, which leads to insight, which leads to wisdom, which conduces to calm, to knowledge, to the Sambodhi, to Nirvàna.

19. `This, O bhikkhus, is the Noble Truth of Suffering: birth is suffering; decay is suffering; illness is suffering; death is suffering. Presence of objects we hate, is suffering; separation from objects we love, is suffering; not to obtain what we desire, is suffering. Briefly, the fivefold clinging to existence (30) is suffering.

20. `This, O bhikkhus, is the Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering: thirst, that leads to re-birth, accompanied by pleasure and lust, finding its delight here; and there. (this thirst is threefold), namely, thirst for pleasure, thirst for existence, thirst for prosperity.

21. `This, O bhikkhus, is the Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering: (it ceases with) the complete cessation of this thirst -- a cessation which consists in the absence of every passion -- with the abandoning of this thirst, with the doing-away with it, with the deliverance from it, with the destruction of desire.

22. `This, O bhikkhus, is the Noble Truth of the Path Which Leads to the Cessation of Suffering: [\q 96/] that holy eightfold path, that is to say, right belief, right aspiration, right speech, right conduct, right means of livelihood, right endeavour, right memory , right meditation.

23. `"This is the Noble Truth of Suffering." Thus, O bhikkhus, of this Doctrine, which formerly had not been heard of, have I obtained insight, knowledge, understanding, wisdom, intuition. "This Noble Truth of Suffering must be understood," thus, O bhikkhus, of this Doctrine (&c., down to intuition). "This Noble Truth of Suffering I have understood," thus, O bhikkhus, of this Doctrine (&c., down to intuition).

24. `"This is the Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering." Thus, O bhikkhus, (&c.) "This Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering must be abandoned (31). . . has been abandoned by me," thus, O bhikkhus, (&c.)

25. `"This is the Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering," thus, O bhikkhus, (&c.) "This Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering must be seen face to face . . . has been seen by me face to face," thus, O bhikkhus, (&c.)

26. `"This is the Noble Truth of the Path Which Leads to the Cessation of Suffering," thus, O bhikkhus, (&c.) "This Noble Truth of the Path Which Leads to the Cessation of Suffering must be realised . . . has been realised by me," thus, O bhikkhus, (&c.)

27. `As long, O bhikkhus, as I did not possess with perfect purity this true knowledge and insight into these Four Noble Truths, with its three [\q 97/] modifications and its twelve constituent parts (32); so long, O bhikkhus, I knew that I had not yet obtained the highest, absolute Sambodhi in the world of men and gods, in Màra's and Brahmà's world, among all beings, samaõas and bràhmaõas, gods and men.

28.`But since I possessed, O bhikkhus, with perfect purity this true knowledge and insight into these four noble Truths, with its three modifications and its twelve constituent parts, then I knew, O bhikkhus, that I had obtained the highest, universal Sambodhi in the world of men and gods (&c., as in sect.27).

29. `And this knowledge and insight arose in my mind: "The emancipation of my mind cannot be lost; this is my last birth; hence I shall not be born again!"'

Thus the Blessed One spoke. The five bhikkhus were delighted, and they rejoiced at the words of the Blessed One. And when this exposition was propounded, the Venerable Konda¤¤a obtained the pure and spotless eye of the Truth (that is to say, the following knowledge): `Whatsoever is subject to the condition of origination, is subject also to the condition of cessation.'

30. And as the Blessed One had founded the kingdom of Truth (by propounding the four noble Truths), the earth-inhabiting devas shouted: `Truly the Blessed One has founded at Benares, in the deer park Isipatana, the highest kingdom of Truth, which may be opposed neither by a samaõa nor by a bràhmaõa, neither by a deva, nor by Màra, nor by Brahmà, nor by any being in the world.'

[\q 98/]

Hearing the shout of the earth-inhabiting devas, the Càtumahàràjika devas (gods belonging to the world of the four divine Mahàràjas) shouted (&c., as above). Hearing the shout of the Càtumahàràjika devas, the Tàvatiüsa devas (33). . . the Yàma devas . . . the Tusita devas the Nimmànarati devas . . . the Paranimmitavasavatti devas . . . the Brahmakàyika devas shouted: `Truly the Blessed One (&c., as above).

31. Thus in that moment, in that instant, in that second the shout reached the Brahmà world; and this whole system of ten Thousand worlds quaked, was shaken, and trembled; and an infinite, mighty light was seen through the world, which surpassed the light that can be produced by the divine power of the devas.

And the Blessed One pronounced this solemn utterance: `Truly Konda¤¤a has perceived it ("a¤¤àsi"), truly Konda¤¤a has perceived it!' Hence the Venerable Konda¤¤a received the name A¤¤àtakonda¤¤a (Konda¤¤a who has perceived the Doctrine).

32. And the Venerable A¤¤àtakonda¤¤a, having seen the Truth, having mastered the Truth, having understood the Truth, having penetrated the Truth, having overcome uncertainty, having dispelled all doubts, having gained full knowledge, dependent on nobody else for knowledge of the Doctrine of the Teacher, thus spoke to the Blessed One: `Lord, let [\q 99/] me receive the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations from the Blessed One.'

`Come, O bhikkhu,' said the Blessed One, `Well taught is the Doctrine; lead a holy life for the sake of the complete extinction of suffering.' Thus this Venerable person received the upasampadà ordination.

33. And the Blessed One administered to the other bhikkhus exhortation and instruction by discourses relating to the Dhamma. And the Venerable Vappa, and the Venerable Bhaddiya, when they received from the Blessed One such exhortation and instruction by discourses relating to the Dhamma, obtained the pure and spotless eye of the Truth (that is to say, the following knowledge): `Whatsoever is subject to the condition of origination is subject also to the condition of cessation.'

34. And having seen the Truth, having mastered the Truth (&c., as in sect.32), they thus spoke to the Blessed One: `Lord, let us receive the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations from the Blessed One.' `Come, O bhikkhus,' said the Blessed One, `Well taught is the Doctrine; lead a holy life for the sake of the complete extinction of suffering.' Thus these Venerable persons received the upasampadà ordination.

35. And the Blessed One, living on what the bhikkhus brought Him, administered to the other bhikkhus exhortation and instruction by discourse relating to the Dhamma; in this way the six persons lived on what the three bhikkhus (34) brought home from their alms pilgrimage.

[\q 100/]

36, 37. And the Venerable Mahànàma and the Venerable Assaji, when they received from the Blessed One (&c., as in sect.33,34,down to:). Thus these Venerable persons received the upasampadà ordination.

38. And the Blessed One thus spoke to the five bhikkhus: `The body (råpa), O bhikkhus, is not the self if the body, O bhikkhus, were the self, the body would not be subject to disease, and we should be able to say: "Let my body be such and such a one, let my body not be such and such a one." But since the body, O bhikkhus, is not the self, therefore the body is subject to disease, and we are not able to say: "Let my body be such and such one, let my body not be such and such a one."

39-41. `Sensation (vedanà), O bhikkhus, is not the self (&c. (35)) perception (sa¤¤à) is not the self . . . the saïkharas (36) are not the self . . . consciousness (vi¤¤àna) is not the self (&c. (37))

42. `Now what do you think, O bhikkhus, is the body permanent or perishable?'

[\q 101/] `It is perishable, Lord.'

`And that which is perishable, does that cause pain or joy?'

`It causes pain, Lord.'

`And that which is perishable, painful, subject to change, is it possible to regard that in this way. `This is mine, this am I, this is my self?' `That is impossible, Lord.'

43. `Is sensation permanent or perishable?' (&c. (38))

44. `Therefore, O bhikkhus, whatever body has been, will be, and is now, belonging or not belonging to sentient beings, gross or subtle, inferior or superior, distant or near, all that body is not mine, is not me is not my self: thus it should be considered by right knowledge according to the Truth.

45. `Whatever sensation (&c. (39)).

46. `Considering this, O bhikkhus, a learned noble hearer of the word becomes weary of body, weary of sensation, weary of perception, weary of the saïkharas, weary of consciousness. Becoming weary of all that, he divests himself of passion; by absence of passion he is made free; when he is free, he becomes aware that he is free; and he realises that re-birth is exhausted; that holiness is completed; that duty is fulfilled; and that there is no further return to this world. (40)

47. Thus the Blessed One spoke; the five bhikkhus were delighted, and rejoiced at the words of the, Blessed One. And when this exposition had been [\q 102/] propounded, the minds of the five bhikkhus became free from attachment to the world, and were released from the àsavas (41).

At that time there were six arahats (persons who had reached absolute holiness) in the world.

End of the First Bhànavàra.

7 (42).

1. At that time there was in Benares a noble youth, Yasa by name, the son of a seññþi (or treasurer (43)) and delicately nurtured. He had three palaces, one for winter, one for summer, one for the rainy season. In the palace for the rainy season he lived during the four months (of that season), surrounded with female musicians among whom no [\q 103/] man was, and he did not descend from that palace (all that time). Now one day Yasa, the noble youth, who was endowed with, and possessed of the five pleasures of sense (44), while he was attended (by those female musicians), fell asleep sooner than usual; and after him his attendants also fell asleep. Now an oil lamp was burning through the whole night.

2. And Yasa, the noble youth, awoke sooner than usual; and he saw his attendants sleeping; one had her lute leaning against her arm-pit; one had her tabor leaning against her neck; one had her drum leaning against her arm-pit; one had dishevelled hair; one had saliva flowing from her mouth; and they were muttering in their sleep. One would think it was a cemetery one had fallen into (45). When he saw that, the evils (of the life he led) manifested themselves to him; his mind became weary (of worldly pleasures). And Yasa,, the noble youth, gave utterance to this solemn exclamation: `Alas! What distress; alas! What danger!'

3. And Yasa, the noble youth, put on his gilt slippers, and went to the gate of his house. Non-human beings opened the gate, in order that no being might prevent Yasa the noble youth's leaving the world, and going forth into the houseless state. And Yasa, the noble youth, went to the gate of the city. Non-human beings opened the gate, in order that no being might prevent Yasa the noble youth's leaving the world, and going forth into the houseless state. And Yasa, the noble youth, went to. The deer park Isipatana.

[\q 104/]

4. At that time the Blessed One, having arisen in the night, at dawn was walking up and down in the open air. And the Blessed One saw Yasa, the noble youth, coming from afar. And when He saw him, He left the place where He was walking, and sat down on a seat laid out (for Him). And Yasa, the noble youth, gave utterance near the Blessed One to that solemn exclamation: `Alas! What distress; alas! What danger!' and the Blessed One said to Yasa, the noble youth: `Here is no distress, Yasa, here is no danger. Come here, Yasa, sit down, I will teach you the Truth (Dhamma).'

5. And Yasa, the noble youth, when he heard that there was no distress, and that there was no danger, became glad and joyful; and he put off his gilt slippers, and went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him and having respectfully saluted the Blessed One, he sat down near Him. When Yasa, the noble youth, was sitting near Him, the Blessed One preached to him in due course: that is to say, he talked about the merits obtained by alms-giving, about the duties of morality, about heaven, about the evils, the vanity, and the sinfulness of desires, and about the blessings of the abandonment of desire (46).

6. When the Blessed One saw that the mind of Yasa, the noble youth, was prepared, impressible, free from obstacles (to understanding the Truth), elated, and believing, then He preached what is the principal Doctrine of the Buddhas, namely, suffering, [\q 105/] the cause of suffering, the cessation of suffering the path. Just as a clean cloth free from black specks properly takes the dye, thus Yasa, the noble youth, even while sitting there, obtained the pure and spotless eye of the Truth (that is, the knowledge): `Whatsoever is subject to the condition of origination is subject also to the condition of cessation.'

7. Now the mother of Yasa, the noble youth, having gone up to his palace, did not see Yasa, the noble youth, and she went to the seññþi, the householder (her husband), and having approached him, she said to the seññþi, the householder: `Your son Yasa, O householder, has disappeared.' then the seññþi, the householder, sent messengers on horseback to the four quarters of the horizon; and he went himself to the deer park Isipatana. Then the seññþi, the householder, saw on the ground the marks of the gilt slippers; and when he saw them, he followed them up.

8. And the Blessed One saw the seññþi, the householder, coming from afar. On seeing him, He thought: `What if I were to effect such an exercise of miraculous power, that the seññþi, the householder, sitting here, should not see Yasa, the noble youth, who is sitting here also.' And the Blessed One effected such an exercise of His miraculous power.

9. And the seññþi, the householder, went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him, he said to the Blessed One: `Pray, Lord, has the Blessed One seen Yasa, the noble youth?'

`Well, householder, sit down. Perhaps, sitting here, you may see Yasa, the noble youth, sitting here also.' [\q 106/]

And the seññþi the householder, who thought: ,indeed, sitting here I shall see Yasa, the noble youth sitting here also !' became glad and joyful, and having respectfully saluted the Blessed One, he sat down near Him.

10. When the seññþi, the householder, was sitting near Him, the Blessed One preached to him in due course; that is to say, He talked about the merits obtained by alms-giving (&c., as at end of sect.5). And the seññþi, the householder, having seen the Truth, having mastered the Truth, having penetrated the Truth, having overcome uncertainty, having dispelled all doubts, having gained full knowledge, dependent on nobody else for the knowledge of the Doctrine of the Teacher, said to the Blessed One: `Glorious, Lord ! Glorious, Lord! Just as if one should set up, Lord, what had been overturned, or should reveal what had been hidden, or should point out the way to one who had lost his way, or should bring a lamp into the darkness, in order that those who had eyes might see visible things, thus has the Blessed One preached the Doctrine in many ways. I take my refuge, Lord, in the Blessed One, and in the Dhamma, and in the fraternity of bhikkhus; may the Blessed One receive me from this day forth while my life lasts as a disciple who has taken his refuge in Him.'

This was the first person in the world who became a lay-disciple by the formula of the holy triad.

11. And Yasa, the noble youth, while instruction was administered (by the Buddha) to his father, contemplated the stage of knowledge which he had seen with his mind and understood; and his mind became free from attachment to the world, and was [\q 107/] released from the àsavas. Then the Blessed One thought: `Yasa, the noble youth, while instruction was administered to his father, has contemplated the stage of knowledge which he had seen with his mind and understood; and his mind has become free from attachment to the world, and has become released from the àsavas. It is impossible that Yasa, the noble youth, should return to the world and enjoy pleasures, as he did before, when he lived in his house. What if I were now to put an end to that exertion of my miraculous power.' And the Blessed One put an end to that exertion of His miraculous power.

12. Then the seññþi, the householder, saw Yasa, the noble youth, sitting there. On seeing him he said to Yasa, the noble youth: `My son Yasa, your mother is absorbed in lamentation and grief; restore your mother to life.'

13. Then Yasa, the noble youth, looked at the Blessed One. And the Blessed One said to the seññþi, the householder:, `What do you think then, O householder? That Yasa has (first) won only an imperfect (47) degree of knowledge and insight into the Truth, as you have yourself? Or that rather he was contemplating the stage of knowledge which he had seen with his mind and understood; and that his mind has thus become free from attachment to the world, and has become released from the àsavas? Now would it then be possible, O householder, that Yasa should return to the world and enjoy pleasures as he did before, when he lived in his house?' `Not so, Lord.' [\q 108/]

`Yasa, the noble youth, O householder, had (first) won, like yourself, an imperfect degree of knowledge and insight into the Truth. But when he was contemplating the stage of knowledge which he had seen, with his mind and understood, his mind has become free from attachment to the world, and has become released from the àsavas. It is impossible, O householder, that Yasa, the noble youth, should return to the world and enjoy pleasures as he did before, when he lived in his house.'

14. `It is all gain, Lord, to Yasa, the noble youth, it is high bliss, Lord, for Yasa, the noble youth, that the mind of Yasa, the noble youth, has become free from attachment to the world, and has become released from the àsavas. Might, Lord, the Blessed One consent to take His meal with me today together with Yasa, the noble youth, as His attendant?'

The Blessed One expressed His consent by remaining silent. Then the seññþi, the householder, when he understood that the Blessed One had accepted his invitation, rose from his seat, respectfully saluted the Blessed One, and passing round Him with his right side towards Him, departed thence.

15. And Yasa, the noble youth, soon after the seññþi, the householder, was gone, said to the Blessed One: `Lord, let me receive the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations from the Blessed One.'

`Come, O bhikkhu,' said the Blessed One, `Well taught is the Doctrine; lead a holy life for the sake of the complete extinction of suffering.'

Thus this Venerable person received the upasampadà ordination. At that time there were seven arahats in the world.

End of the Story of Yasa's Pabbajjà.

[\q 109/]

8.

And in the forenoon the Blessed One, having put on His robes (48), took His alms-bowl, and, with His civara on, went with the Venerable Yasa as His attendant to the house of the seññþi, the householder. When He had arrived there, He sat down on a seat laid out for Him. Then the mother and the former wife of the Venerable Yasa went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him and having respectfully saluted the Blessed One, they sat down near Him.

2. Then the Blessed One preached to them in due course; that is to say, He talked about the merits obtained by alms-giving,. (&c., as in chap.7.5,6, down to:);thus they obtained, while sitting there, the pure and spotless eye of the Truth (that is, the knowledge): `Whatsoever is subject to the condition of origination is subject also to the condition of cessation.'

3. And having seen the Truth (&c., as above, sects.5,6, down to:), dependent on nobody else for knowledge of the Teacher's Doctrine, they thus spoke to the Blessed One: `Glorious, Lord ! Glorious Lord ! Just as if one should set up (&c., as in chap.7.10, down to:). We take our refuge, Lord, in the Blessed One, and in the Dhamma, and in the fraternity of bhikkhus; may the Blessed One receive us from this day forth, while our life lasts, as disciples who have taken their refuge in Him.'

These were the first females in the world who became lay-disciples by the formula of the holy triad. [\q 110/]

4. And the mother and the father and the former wife of the Venerable Yasa with their own hands served and offered (49) excellent food, both hard and soft, to the Blessed One and to the Venerable Yasa; and when the Blessed One had finished His meal, and cleansed His bowl and His hands, they sat down near Him. Then the Blessed One taught, incited, animated, and gladdened the mother, and father, and the former wife of the Venerable Yasa by religious discourse; and then He rose from His seat and went away.

9.

1. Now four lay persons, friends of the Venerable Yasa, belonging to the seññþi families of Benares, and to the highest after the seññþi families, by name Vimala, Subàhu, Puõõaji, and Gavampati, heard: `Yasa, the noble youth, has cut off his hair and beard, and has put on yellow robes, and has given up the world, and gone forth into the houseless state.' When they had heard that, they thought: `Surely that cannot be a common doctrine and discipline, that cannot be a common renunciation of the world, if Yasa, the noble youth, has cut off his hair and beard, and has put on yellow robes, and has given up the world, and gone forth into the houseless state.' [\q 111/]

2. Those four persons went to the place where the Venerable Yasa was; having approached him and having respectfully saluted the Venerable Yasa, they stood by his side. And the Venerable Yasa went with his four lay-friends to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him and having respectfully saluted the Blessed One, he sat down near Him. Sitting near Him. The Venerable Yasa said to the Blessed One: `Lord, here are four lay-friends of mine, belonging to the seññþi families of Benares and to the highest after the seññþi families; their names are Vimala, Subàhu, Puõõaji, and Gavampati. May the Blessed One administer exhortation and instruction to these four persons.

3. Then the Blessed One preached to them (&c., as in chap.8.2).

4. And having seen the Truth (&c., down to:) dependent on nobody else for the knowledge of the Teacher's Doctrine, they thus spoke to the Blessed One: `Lord, let us receive the pabbajjà, and upasampadà ordinations from the Blessed One.'

`Come, O bhikkhus,' said the Blessed One, `Well taught is the Doctrine; lead a holy life for the sake of the complete extinction of suffering.'

Thus these Venerable persons received the upasampadà. Ordination. And the Blessed One administered to these bhikkhus exhortation and instruction by discourse relating to the Dhamma. While they received exhortation and instruction from the Blessed One by discourse relating to the Dhamma, their minds became free from attachment to the world, and were released from the àsavas. [\q 112/]

At that time there were eleven arahats in the world.

Here Ends the Story of the Ordination of the Four Laymen.

10.

Now fifty lay persons, friends of the Venerable Yasa, belonging to the highest families in the country and to those next to the highest, heard (&c., as in chap.9, sects. 1, 2, 3, 4, down to:) while they received exhortation and instruction from the Blessed One by discourse relating to the Dhamma, their minds became free from attachment to the world, and were released from the àsavas.

At that time there were sixty-one arahats in the world.

11.

And the Blessed One said to the bhikkhus: `I am delivered, O bhikkhus, from all fetters, human and divine. You, O bhikkhus, are also delivered from all fetters, human and divine. Go ye now, O bhikkhus, and wander, for the gain of the many, for the welfare of the many, out of compassion for the world, for the good, for the gain, and for the welfare of gods and men. Let not two of you go the same way (50). Preach, O bhikkhus, the Doctrine [\q 113/] which is glorious in the beginning, glorious in the middle, glorious at the end, in the spirit and in the letter; proclaim a consummate, perfect, and pure life of holiness. There are beings whose mental eyes are covered by scarcely any dust, but if the Doctrine is not preached to them, they cannot attain salvation. They will understand the Doctrine. And I will go also, O bhikkhus, to Uruvelà, to Senàninigama (51), in order to preach the Doctrine.'

2. And Màra the wicked one went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him, he addressed the Blessed One in the following stanza: `Thou art bound by all fetters, human and divine. Thou art bound by strong fetters. Thou wilt not be delivered from me, O Samaõa.'

Buddha replied: `I am delivered from all fetters, human and divine. I am delivered from the strong fetters. Thou art struck down, O death.'

(Màra said): `The fetter which pervades the sky, with which mind is bound, with that fetter I will bind Thee. Thou wilt not be delivered from me, O Samaõa.'

(Buddha replied): `Whatever forms, sounds, odours, flavours,, or contacts there are which please the [\q 114/] senses, in me desire for them has ceased. Thou art struck down, O death.'

Then Màra the wicked one understood: `The Blessed One knows me, the perfect one knows me,' and, sad and afflicted, he vanished away.

Here Ends the Story of Màra.

12.

1. At that time the bhikkhus brought (to Buddha), from different regions and different countries, persons who desired to obtain the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations, thinking: `The Blessed One will confer on them the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations.' Thus both the bhikkhus became tired (from the journey), and also those who desired to obtain the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations. Now when the Blessed One was alone and had retired into solitude, the following consideration presented itself to His mind: `The bhikkhus now bring to me from different regions and different countries persons who desire to obtain the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations, thinking: "The Blessed One will confer on them the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations." Now both the bhikkhus become tired, and also those who desire to obtain the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations. What if I were to grant permission to the bhikkhus, saying: "Confer henceforth, O bhikkhus, in the different regions, and in the different countries, the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations yourselves (on those who desire to receive them) "'

2. And the Blessed One, having left the solitude [\q 115/] in the evening, in consequence of that, and on this occasion, after having delivered a religious discourse, thus addressed the bhikkhus : `When I was alone, O bhikkhus, and had retired into solitude, the following consideration, &c what if I were to permit (&c., as in sect.1).

3. I grant you, O bhikkhus, this permission: confer henceforth in the different regions and in the different countries the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations yourselves (on those who desire to receive them). And you ought, O bhikkhus, to confer the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations in this way: let him (who desires to receive the ordination), first have his hair and beard cut off; let him put on yellow robes, adjust his upper robe so as to cover one shoulder, salute the feet of the bhikkhus (with his head), and sit down squatting; then let him raise his joined hands and tell him to say:

4. `"I take my refuge in the Buddha, I take my refuge in the Dhamma, I take my refuge in the Saïgha. And for the second time I take (&c., Saïgha). And for the third time I take my refuge in the Buddha, and for the third time I take my refuge in the Dhamma, and for the third time I take my refuge in the Saïgha."

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations consisting in the three times repeated declaration of taking refuge (in the holy triad).'

End of the Account of the Upasampadà Ordination

By the Threefold Declaration of Taking Refuge (52).

[\q 116/]

13.

1. And the Blessed One, after having kept the vassa residence (53), thus addressed the bhikkhus: `By wise contemplation, O bhikkhus, and by wise firmness of exertion have I attained the highest emancipation, have I realised the highest emancipation. Attain ye also, O bhikkhus, the highest emancipation, realise the highest emancipation, by wise contemplation and by wise firmness of exertion.'

2. And Màra the wicked one went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him, he addressed the Blessed One by the following stanza: `Thou art bound by Màra's fetters, human and divine. `Thou art bound by strong fetters. Thou wilt not be delivered from me, O Samaõa.,

(Buddha replied): `I am delivered from Màra's fetters, human and divine. I am delivered from the strong fetters. Thou art struck down, O death.' Then Màra the wicked one understood: `The Blessed One knows me, the perfect one knows me,' and, sad and afflicted, he vanished away.

14.

1. And the Blessed One, after having dwelt at Benares as long as He thought fit, went forth to Uruvelà. And the Blessed One left the road and went to a certain grove; having gone there, and having entered it He sat down at the foot of a tree. At that time there was a party of thirty friends, rich young men, who were sporting in that same grove [\q 117/] together with their wives. One of them had no wife; for him they had procured a harlot. Now while they did not pay attention, and were indulging in their sports, that harlot took up the articles belonging to them, and ran away.

2. Then those companions, doing service to their friend, went in search of that woman; and, roaming about that grove, they saw the Blessed One sitting at the foot of a tree. Seeing Him they went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him, they said to the Blessed One: `Pray, Lord, has the Blessed One seen a woman passing by?'

`What have you to do, young men, with the woman?'

`We were sporting, Lord, in this. Grove, thirty friends, rich young men, together with our wives. One of us had no wife; for him we had procured a harlot. Now, Lord, while we did not pay attention, and were indulging in our sports, that harlot has taken up the articles belonging to us, and has run away. Therefore, Lord, we companions, doing service to our friend, go in search of that woman, and roam about this grove.'

3. `Now what think you, young men? Which would be the better for you; that you should go in search of a woman, or that you should go in search of yourselves?'

`That, Lord, would be the better for us, that we should go in search of ourselves.'

`If so, young men, sit down, I will preach to you the Truth (Dhamma).'

The rich young companions replied: `Yes, Lord,' and respectfully saluted the Blessed One, and sat down near Him. [\q 118/]

4. Then the Blessed One preached to them, (&c., as in chap.8.2, or 9.3).

5. And having seen the Truth (&c., as in chap.9.4 down to:). Thus these Venerable persons received the upasampadà ordination.

Here Ends the Story of the Thirty Rich Young Companions.

End of the Second Bhànavàra.

15.

1. And the Blessed One, wandering from place to place, came to Uruvelà. At that time there lived in Uruvelà, three Jañilas (54), Uruvelà, Kassapa, Nadã Kassapa (Kassapa of the river, i.e. The Nera¤jarà,), and Gayà Kassapa (Kassapa of the village Gayà). Of these the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa was chief, leader, foremost, first, and highest over five hundred Jañilas; Nadã Kassapa was chief (&c., down to highest over) three hundred Jañilas, Gayà Kassapa was chief (&c., down, to highest over) two hundred Jañilas.

2. And the Blessed One went to the hermitage of [\q 119/] the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa; having gone there, He said to the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa: `If it is not disagreeable to you, Kassapa, let me spend one night in the room where your (sacred) fire is kept.'

`It is not disagreeable to me, Great Samaõa, but there is a savage nàga (or serpent) king of great magical power (55), a dreadfully venomous serpent; let him do no harm to you.'

And a second time the Blessed One said to the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa: `If it is not disagreeable,' &c.

`It is not disagreeable,' &c.

And a third time the Blessed One said: `If it is not disagreeable,' &c.

`It is not disagreeable,' &c.

`He is not likely to do any harm to me. Pray, Kassapa, allow me a place in the room where your fire is kept.'

`Stay there, Great Samaõa, as you wish it.'

3. Then the Blessed One entered the room where the fire was kept, made Himself a couch of grass, and sat down cross-legged, keeping the body erect and surrounding Himself with watchfulness of mind (56). And the nàga saw that the Blessed One had entered; when he saw that, he became annoyed, and irritated, and sent forth a cloud of smoke. Then the Blessed One thought: `What if I were to leave intact the skin, and hide, and flesh, and ligaments, and bones, [\q 120/] and marrow of this nàga; but were to conquer the fire, which he will send forth, by my fire.'

4. And the Blessed One effected the appropriate exercise of miraculous power and sent forth a cloud of smoke. Then the nàga, who could not master his rage (57), sent forth flames. And the Blessed One, converting His body into fire (58), sent forth flames. When they both shone forth with their flames, the fire room looked as if it were burning and blazing, as if it were all in flames, and the Jañilas, surrounding the fire room, said: `Truly the countenance of the Great Samaõa is beautiful, but the nàga will do harm to him (59).'

5. That night having elapsed, the Blessed One, leaving intact the skin and hide and flesh and ligaments and bones and marrow of that nàga, and conquering the nàga's fire by His fire, threw him into His alms-bowl, and showed him to the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa (saying), `Here you see the nàga, Kassapa; his fire has been conquered by my fire.'

Then the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa thought: `Truly the Great Samaõa possesses high magical powers and great faculties, in that he is able to conquer by his fire the fire of that savage nàga king, who is possessed of magical power, that dreadfully venomous serpent. He is not, however, holy (arahat) as I am.'

6 (60). Near the Nera¤jarà river the Blessed One [\q 121/] said to the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa: `If it is not disagreeable to you, Kassapa, let me dwell this moonlight night in your fire room.'

`It is not disagreeable to me, Great Samaõa, but in your own behalf I warn you off. There is a savage snake king there possessed of magical power, a dreadfully venomous serpent; let him do no harm to you.'

`He is not likely to do any harm to me; pray, Kassapa, allow me a place in your fire room.'

When He saw that Kassapa had given his permission, fearlessly He, who had overcome all fear, entered. When the chief of serpents saw that the sage had entered, he became irritated, and sent forth a cloud of smoke. Then the chief of men (61), joyful and unperplexed, also sent forth a cloud of smoke. Unable to master his rage, the chief of serpents sent forth flames like a burning fire. Then the chief of men, the perfect master of the element of fire, also sent forth flames. When they shone forth both with their flames, the Jañilas looked at the fire room saying `Truly the countenance of the Great Samaõa is beautiful, but the nàga will do harm to him.'

7. And when that night had elapsed, the flames of the nàga were extinguished, but the various coloured flames of Him who is possessed of magical powers remained. Dark blue and red, light red, yellow, and crystal-coloured flames of various colours [\q 122/] appeared on the Angiras's (62) body. Having put the chief of serpents into His alms-bowl, He showed him to the bràhmaõa (saying), `Here you see the nàga, Kassapa; his fire has been conquered by my fire.'

And the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa, having conceived an affection for the Blessed One in consequence of this wonder, said to the Blessed One: `Stay with me, Great Samaõa. I will daily provide you with food.'

End of the First Wonder.

16.

1. and the Blessed One resided in a certain grove near the hermitage of the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa. And on a beautiful night the four maharajas (63), filling the whole grove with light by the brilliancy of their complexion, went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him and respectfully saluted the Blessed One, they stood in the four directions like great firebrands.

2. And when that night had elapsed, the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him, he said to the Blessed One: `It is time, Great Samaõa, the meal is ready. Who were they, Great Samaõa, who came, this beautiful night, filling the whole grove with light by the brilliancy of their complexion, to [\q 123/] the place where you were, and having approached you and respectfully saluted you, stood in the four directions like great firebrands?'

`They were the four maharajas, Kassapa, who came to me in order to bear my, preaching.'

Then the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa thought: `Truly the Great Samaõa possesses high magical powers and great faculties, since even the four maharajas come to hear his preaching. He is not, however, holy like me.'

And the Blessed One ate the food offered by the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa, and continued to stay in that same grove.

End of the Second Wonder.

17.

1. And on a beautiful night Sakka (Sakra or Indra) the king of the devas, filling the whole grove with light by the brilliancy of his complexion, went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached him and respectfully saluted the Blessed One, he stood near him like a great firebrand, surpassing in beauty and brilliancy the splendour of the former appearances.

2. And when that night had elapsed (&c., as in chap.16.2).

End of the Third Wonder.

[\q 124/]

18.

And on a beautiful night Brahmà Sahampati (&c., as in chap.17).

End of the Fourth Wonder.

19.

1. At that time a great sacrifice which the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa used to celebrate was approaching, and all the people of Anga and Magadha wished to go to that sacrifice carrying abundant food, both hard and soft. Now the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa thought: `Presently my great sacrifice is approaching, and all the people of Anga and Magadha will come and bring with them abundant food, both hard and soft. If the Great Samaõa should perform a wonder before that great assembly, gain and honour would increase to the Great Samaõa, and my gain and honour would diminish. Well, the Great Samaõa shall not appear here tomorrow.'

2. Then the Blessed One, understanding by the power of His mind this reflection which had arisen in the mind of the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa, went to Uttara Kuru; having begged alms there, He took the food (he had received) to the Anotatta Lake (64); there He took His meal and rested during the heat of the day at the same place.

And when the night had elapsed, the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him, he said to the [\q 125/] Blessed One: `It is time, Great Samaõa, the meal is ready. Why did you not come yesterday, Great Samaõa? We have thought of you: "Why does the Great Samaõa not come?" And your portions of food, both hard and soft, were served up for you.'

3. (Buddha replied): `Did you not think, Kassapa: presently my great sacrifice (&c., as above down to:). Well, the Great Samaõa shall not appear here tomorrow?

4. `Now I understood, Kassapa, by the power of my mind this reflection which had arisen in your mind, and I went to Uttara Kuru; having begged alms there, I took the food to the Anotatta Lake; there I took my meal and rested during the heat .of the day at the same place.'

Then the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa thought: `Truly the Great Samaõa possesses high magical powers and great faculties, since he is able to understand by the power of his mind the thoughts of other people. He is not, however, holy like me.'

And the Blessed One ate (&c., as in chap.16.2).

End of the Fifth Wonder.

20.

1. At that time the Blessed One had rags taken from a dust heap (of which He was going to make Himself a dress). Now the Blessed One thought: `Where shall I wash these rags?' Then Sakka the king of the devas, understanding in his mind the thought which had arisen in the mind of the, Blessed One, dug a tank with his own hand, [\q 126/] and said to the Blessed One: `Lord, might the Blessed One wash the rags here.'

And the Blessed One thought: `What shall I rub the rags upon?' Then Sakka the king of the devas, understanding, &c., put there a great stone and said: Lord, might the Blessed One rub the rags upon this stone.'

2. And the Blessed One thought: what shall I take hold of when going up (from the tank)?' Then a deity that resided in a kakudha tree, understanding, &c., bent down a branch and said: `Lord, might the Blessed One take hold of this branch when going up (from the tank).'

And the Blessed One thought: `What shall I lay the rags upon (in order to dry them)?' Then Sakka the king of the devas, understanding, &c., put there a great stone and said: `Lord, might the Blessed One lay the rags upon this stone.'

3. And when that night had elapsed, the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him, he said to the Blessed One: `It is time, Great Samaõa, the meal is ready. What is this, Great Samaõa? Formerly there was here no tank, and now here is this tank. Formerly no stone was put here; by whom has this stone been put here? Formerly this Kakudha tree did not bend down its branch, and now this branch is bent down.'

4. `I had rags, Kassapa, taken from a dust heap; and I thought, Kassapa: "Where shall I wash these rags?" Then, Kassapa, Sakka the king of the devas, understanding in his mind the thought which had arisen. In my mind, dug a tank with his hand and said to me: "Lord, might the Blessed One wash the [\q 127/] rags here." Thus this tank has been dug by the hand of a non-human being.

`And I thought, Kassapa: "What shall I rub the rags upon?" Then, Kassapa, Sakka, &c. Thus this stone has been put here by a non-human being.

5. `And I thought, Kassapa: "What shall I take hold of when going up (from the tank)?" Then, Kassapa, a deity, &c. Thus this Kakudha tree has served me as a hold for my hand.

`And I thought, Kassapa: "Where shall I lay the rags upon(in order to dry them)?" Then, Kassapa, Sakka, &c. Thus this stone has been put here by a non-human being.`

6. Then the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa thought: `Truly the Great Samaõa possesses high magical powers and great faculties, since Sakka, the king of the devas does service to him. He is not, however, holy like me.'

And the Blessed One ate (&c., as in chap.16.2).

7. And when that night had elapsed, the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him, he announced to the Blessed One that it was time, by saying, `It is time, Great Samaõa, the meal is ready.'

(Buddha replied): `Go you, Kassapa; I will follow you'.

Having thus sent away the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa, He went to pluck a fruit from the Gambia tree after which this continent of Jambudipa,(the jambu island, or India) is named (65); then arriving before [\q 128/] Kassapa He sat down in the room where Kassapa's (sacred) fire was kept (66).

8. Then the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa saw the Blessed One sitting in the fire room; seeing Him he said to the Blessed One: `By what way have you come, Great Samaõa? I have departed before you, and you have arrived before me and are sitting in the fire room.'

9. `Men I had sent you away, Kassapa, I went to pluck a fruit from the jambu tree after which this continent of Jambudipa is named; then I arrived before you and sat down in the fire room. Here is the jambu fruit, Kassapa, it is beautiful, fragrant, and, full of flavour; you may eat it, if you like.'

`Nay, Great Samaõa, to you alone it is becoming to eat it; eat it yourself'

And the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa thought: `Truly the Great Samaõa possesses high magical powers and great faculties, since he is able, having sent me away before him, to go and pluck a fruit from the jambu tree after which this continent of Jambudipa is named, and then to arrive before me and to sit down in the fire room. He is not, however, holy like me.'

And the Blessed One ate (&c., as in chap.16.2).

10. And when that night had elapsed (&c., as in sect.7, down to:). Having thus sent away the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa, He went to pluck a fruit from a mango tree growing near the jambu tree after which this continent of Jambudipa is named, &c. He [\q 129/] went to pluck a fruit from an emblic myrobalan tree, &c., From a yellow myrobalan tree growing near the jambu tree, &c. He went to the Tàvatiüsa heaven to pluck a parikkhattaka (or parigataka) flower; then arriving before Kassapa He sat down in the fire room. Then the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa saw (&c., as in sect.8).

11. `When I had sent you away, Kassapa, I went to the Tàvatiüsa heaven to pluck a paricchattaka flower; then I arrived before you and sat down in the fire room. Here is the paricchattaka flower, Kassapa; it is beautiful and fragrant; you may take it, if you like.'

`Nay, Great Samaõa, to you alone it is becoming to keep it; keep it yourself.'

And the Jañila (&c., as in sect.9). `He is not, however, holy as I am.'

12. At that time one day the Jañilas, who wished to attend on their sacred fires, could not succeed in splitting fire-wood. Now these Jañilas thought: `Doubtless this is the magical power and the high faculty of the Great Samaõa that we cannot succeed in splitting fire-wood.' Then the Blessed One said to the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa: `Shall the fire-wood be split, Kassapa?'

`Let it be split, Great Samaõa.

Then in a moment the five hundred pieces of fire-wood (67) were split. And the Jañila Uruvelà [\q 130/] Kassapa thought: `Truly the Great Samaõa possesses high magical powers and great faculties, since even the fire-wood splits itself (at his command). He is not, however, holy like me.'

13. At that time the Jañilas who wished to attend on their sacred fires, could not succeed in lighting up the fires (&c., as in the preceding story).

14. At that time the Jañilas, after having attended on their sacred fires, could not succeed in extinguishing the fires (&c., as above).

15. At that time in the cold winter nights, in the time between the ashtaka festivals (68), when snow falls, the Jañilas plunged into the river Nera¤jarà, and emerged again, and repeatedly plunged into the water and emerged. And the Blessed One created five hundred vessels with burning fire (69); at those the Jañilas coming out of the river warmed themselves. And the Jañilas thought: `Doubtless this is the magical power and the high faculty of the Great Samaõa that these vessels with fire have been caused to appear here.' And the Jañila Uruvelà. Kassapa thought: `Truly the Great Samaõa possesses high magical powers and great faculties, since he can create such great vessels with fire. He is not, however, holy like me.'

16. At that time a great rain fell out of season; and a great inundation arose. The place where the Blessed One lived was covered with water. Then [\q 131/] the Blessed One thought: `What if I were to cause the water to recede round about, and if I were to walk up and down in the midst of the water on a dust-covered spot.' And the Blessed One caused the water to recede round about, and He walked up and down in the midst of the water on a dust-covered spot.

And the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa, who was afraid that the water might have carried away the Great Samaõa, went with a boat together with many Jañilas to the place where the Blessed One lived. Then the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa saw the Blessed One, who had caused the water to recede round about, walking up and down in the midst of the water on a dust-covered spot. Seeing Him, he said to the Blessed One: `Are you there, Great Samaõa?'

`Here I am, Kassapa,' replied the Blessed One, and He rose in the air and stationed Himself in the boat.

And the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa thought: `Truly the Great Samaõa possesses high magical powers and great faculties, since the water does not carry him away. He is not, however, holy like me.'

17. Then the Blessed One thought: `This foolish man will still for a long time think thus: "Truly the Great Samaõa possesses high magical powers and great faculties; he is not, however, holy like me." What if I were to move the mind of this Jañila (in order to show him my superiority).'

And the Blessed One said to the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa: `You are not holy (arahat), Kassapa, nor have you entered the path of arahatship, nor do you walk in such a practice as will lead you to arahatship, or to entering the path of arahatship.' [\q 132/]

Then the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa prostrated himself, inclining his head to the feet of the Blessed One, and said to the Blessed One: `Lord, let me receive the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations from the Blessed One.'

18. (Buddha replied): `You, Kassapa, are chief, leader, foremost, first, and highest of five hundred Jañilas; go first and inform them of your intention, and let them do what they think fit.'

Then the Jañila Uruvelà Kassapa went to those Jañilas; having gone to them, he said to those Jañilas: `I wish, Sirs, to lead a religious life under the direction of the Great Samaõa; you may do, Sirs, what you think fit.'

(The Jañilas replied): `We have conceived, Sir, an affection for the Great Samaõa long since; if you will lead, Sir, a religious life under the Great Samaõa's direction, we will all lead a religious life under the Great Samaõa's direction.'

19. Then the Jañilas flung their hair (70), their braids, their provisions (71), and the things for the agnihotra sacrifice into the river, and went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him and prostrated themselves before Him, inclining their heads to the feet of the Blessed One, they said to the Blessed One: `Lord, let us receive the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations from the Blessed One.' [\q 133/]

`Come, O bhikkhus,' said the Blessed One, `Well taught is the Doctrine; lead a holy life for the sake of the complete extinction of suffering.'

Thus these Venerable persons received the upasampadà ordination.

20. And the Jañila Nadã Kassapa saw the hair the braids, the provisions, the things for the agnihotra sacrifice, which were carried down by the river; when he saw that, he became afraid that some misfortune might have befallen his brother. He sent some Jañilas, saying, `Go and look after my brother,' and went himself with his three hundred Jañilas to the Venerable Uruvelà Kassapa; having approached Him, he said to the Venerable Uruvelà Kassapa: `Now, Kassapa, is this bliss?'

(Uruvelà Kassapa replied): `Yes, friend, this is bliss.'

21. And the Jañilas (who had come with Nadã Kassapa)(&c., as in sect.19).

22. And the Jañila Gayà Kassapa saw (&c., as in sect.20); when he saw that, he became afraid that some misfortune might have befallen his brothers. He sent some Jañilas, saying, `Go and look after my brothers,' and went himself with his two hundred Jañilas to the Venerable Uruvelà Kassapa (&c., as above).

23. And the Jañilas (who had come with Gayà Kassapa)(&c., as in sect.19).

24. (72)At the command of the Blessed One the five hundred pieces of fire-wood could not be split and were split, the fires could not be lit up and [\q 134/] were lit up, could not be extinguished and were extinguished; besides He created five hundred vessels with fire. Thus the number of these miracles amounts to three thousand five hundred.

21.

1. And the Blessed One, after having dwelt at Uruvelà as long as He thought fit, went forth to Gayàsisa (73), accompanied by a great number of bhikkhus, by one Thousand bhikkhus who all had been Jañilas before. There near Gayà, at Gayàsisa, the Blessed One dwelt together with those Thousand bhikkhus.

2. There the Blessed One thus addressed the bhikkhus: `Everything, O bhikkhus, is burning. And how, O bhikkhus, is everything burning?

`The eye, O bhikkhus, is burning;. Visible things are burning; the mental impressions based on the eye are burning; the contact of the eye (with visible things) is burning; the sensation produced by the contact of the eye (with visible things), be it pleasant, be it painful, be it neither pleasant nor painful, that also is burning. With what fire is it burning? I declare unto you that it is burning with the fire of lust, with the fire of anger, with the fire of ignorance; it is burning with (the anxieties of) birth, decay, death, grief, lamentation, suffering, dejection, and despair.

3. `The ear is burning, sounds are burning, &c. The nose is burning, odours are burning, &c. [\q 135/] The tongue is burning, tastes are burning, &c. The body is burning, objects of contact are burning, &c. The mind is burning, thoughts are burning, &c. (74)

4. `Considering this, O bhikkhus, a disciple learned (in the scriptures ), walking in the noble path, becomes weary of the eye, weary of visible things, weary of the contact of the eye (with visible things), weary also of the sensation produced by the contact of the eye (with visible things),be it pleasant, be it painful, be it neither pleasant nor painful, he becomes weary of the ear (&c. down to ) becoming weary of all that, he divests himself of passion; by absence of passion he is made free; when he is free, he becomes aware that he is free; and he realises that re-birth is exhausted; that holiness is completed; that duty is fulfilled; and that there is no further return to this world.'

When this exposition was propounded, the minds of those Thousand bhikkhus became free from attachment to the world, and were released from the àsavas.

Here Ends the Sermon on `The Burning.'

End Of The Third Bhànavàra Concerning The Wonders Done At Uruvelà.

[\q 136/]

22.

1. And the Blessed One, after having dwelt at Gayàsisa as long as He thought fit, went forth to Ràjagaha, accompanied by a great number of bhikkhus, by one thousand bhikkhus who all had been Jañilas before. And the Blessed One, wandering from place to place, came to Ràjagaha. There the Blessed One dwelt near Ràjagaha, in the Laccivana pleasure garden, near the sacred shrine of Supaticcha (75).

2. Then the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra heard: `The samaõa Gotama Sakyaputta, an ascetic of the Sakya tribe, has just arrived at Ràjagaha and is staying near Ràjagaha, in the Lacchivana pleasure garden, near the sacred shrine of Supaticcha. Of Him, the blessed Gotama such a glorious fame is spread abroad: "Truly He is the Blessed, Holy, Absolute Sambuddha, endowed with knowledge and conduct, the most Happy One, Who understands all worlds, the Highest One, Who guides men as a driver curbs a bullock, the Teacher of gods and men, the Blessed Buddha. He makes known the Truth, which He has understood Himself and seen face to face, to this world system with its devas, its màras, and its brahmàs; to all beings, samaõas and brahmàs, [\q 137/] gods and men; He preaches that Truth (Dhamma) which is glorious in the beginning, glorious in the middle, glorious at the end, in the spirit and in the letter; He proclaims a consummate, perfect, and pure life." It is good to obtain the sight of holy men (arahats) like that.'

3. And the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra, surrounded by twelve myriads of Magadha bràhmaõas and householders (76), went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him and respectfully saluted the Blessed One, he sat down near Him. And of those twelve myriads of Magadha bràhmaõas and householders some also respectfully saluted the Blessed One and sat down near Him; some exchanged greetings with the Blessed One, having exchanged with Him greeting and complaisant words, they sat down near Him; some bent their clasped hands towards the Blessed One and sat down near Him; some shouted out their name and their family name before the Blessed One and sat down near Him; some silently sat down near Him.

4. Now those twelve myriads of Magadha bràhmaõas and householders thought: `How now is this? Has the Great Samaõa placed Himself under the spiritual direction of Uruvelà, Kassapa, or has Uruvelà Kassapa placed himself under the spiritual direction of the Great Samaõa?'

And the Blessed One, who understood in His mind the reflection which had arisen in the minds of those twelve myriads of Magadha bràhmaõas and householders, addressed the Venerable Uruvelà Kassapa [\q 138/] in this stanza: `What knowledge have you gained, O inhabitant of Uruvelà, that has induced you, who were renowned for your penances (77), to forsake your sacred fire? I ask you, Kassapa, this question: how is it that your fire sacrifice has become deserted?'

(Kassapa replied): `It is visible things and sounds, and also tastes, pleasures and woman that the sacrifices speak of (78) ; because I understood that whatever belongs to existence (79) is filth, therefore I took no more delight in sacrifices and offerings (80).'

5. `But if your mind, Kassapa (said the Blessed One (81)), found there no more delight, either in visible things, or sounds, or tastes, what is it in the world of men or gods in which (82), your mind, Kassapa, now finds delight? Tell me that.'

(Kassapa replied): `I have seen the state of peace (i.e. Nirvàna) in which the basis of existence (upadhi (83)) and the obstacles to perfection (kiõcana (84)) [\q 139/] kanal) have ceased, which is free from attachment to sensual existence, which cannot pass over into another state, which cannot be led to another state; therefore I took no more delight in sacrifices and offerings.'

6. Then the Venerable Uruvelà Kassapa rose from his seat, adjusted his upper robe so as to cover one shoulder, prostrated himself, inclining his head to the feet of the Blessed One, and said to the Blessed One: `My teacher, Lord, is the Blessed One, I am His pupil; my teacher, Lord, is the Blessed One, I am His pupil.' Then those twelve myriads of Magadha bràhmaõas and householders understood: `Uruvelà Kassapa has placed himself under the spiritual direction of the Great Samaõa.'

7, 8. And the Blessed One, who understood in His mind the reflection that had arisen in the minds of those twelve myriads of Magadha bràhmaõas and householders, preached to them. In due course (&c., as in chap.7, sect.5, 6, down to:) just as a clean cloth free from black specks properly takes the dye, thus eleven myriads of those Magadha bràhmaõas and householders with Bimbisàra at their head, while sitting there, obtained the pure and spotless eye of the Truth (that is, the knowledge): `Whatsoever is subject to the condition of origination is subject [\q 140/] also to the condition of cessation.' One myriad announced their having become lay-pupils.

9. Then the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra, having seen the Truth (&c. down to) dependent on nobody else for the knowledge of the Teacher's Doctrine, said to the Blessed One: in former days, Lord, when I was a prince, I entertained five wishes; these are fulfilled now. In former days, Lord, when I was a prince, I wished: "O that I might be inaugurated as king." This was my first wish, Lord; this is fulfilled now. "And might then the Holy, Absolute Sambuddha come into my kingdom." This was my second wish, Lord; this is fulfilled now.

10. `"And might I pay my respects to Him, the Blessed One." This was my third wish, Lord; this is fulfilled now. "And might He, the Blessed One preach His Doctrine (Dhamma) to me." This was my fourth wish, Lord; this is fulfilled now. "And might I understand His, the Blessed One's Doctrine." This was my fifth wish, Lord; this is fulfilled now. These were the five wishes, Lord, which I entertained in former days when I was a prince; these are fulfilled now.

11. `Glorious, Lord! (&c., as in chap.7. 10, down to:) who has taken his refuge in Him. And might the Blessed One, Lord, consent to take His meal with me tomorrow together with the fraternity of bhikkhus.'

The Blessed One expressed His consent by remaining silent.

12. Then the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra, when he understood that the Blessed One had accepted his invitation, rose from his seat, respectfully saluted the Blessed One, and, passing round Him with his right side towards Him, went away. [\q 141/] and when the night had elapsed, the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra ordered excellent food, both hard and soft, to be prepared, and had dinner-time announced to the Blessed One in the words: `It is time, Lord, the meal is ready.' And in the forenoon the Blessed One, having put on His robes, took His alms-bowl, and with His civara on entered the city of Ràjagaha, aha accompanied by a great number of bhikkhus, by one Thousand bhikkhus who all had been Jañilas before.

13. At that time Sakka the king of the devas, assuming the appearance of a young bràhman, walked in front of the bhikkhu fraternity with Buddha at its head, singing the following stanzas: `The self-controlled one with the self-controlled, with the former Jañilas, the released one with the released, the Blessed One, gold-coloured like an ornament of siïgi gold (85), has entered Ràjagaha.

`The emancipated one with the emancipated, with the former Jañilas, &c.

`He who has crossed (the ocean of passion) with them who have crossed (it), with the former Jañilas, the released one with the released, the Blessed One, gold-coloured like an ornament of siïgi gold, hasentered Ràjagaha.

`He who is possessed of the ten noble states (86) [\q 142/] and of the ten powers (87), who understands the ten paths of kamma (88) and possesses the ten (attributes of arahatship) (89), the Blessed One, surrounded by ten hundred of followers, has entered Ràjagaha.'

14. The people when they saw Sakka the king of the devas, said: `This youth indeed is handsome; this youth indeed has a lovely appearance; this youth indeed is pleasing. Whose attendant may this youth be?'

When they talked thus, Sakka the king of the devas addressed those people in this stanza: `He who is wise, entirely self-controlled, the unrivalled Buddha, the arahat, the most happy upon earth: His attendant am I.'

15. And the Blessed One went to the palace of the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra. Having gone there, He sat down with the bhikkhus who followed Him. On seats laid out for them. Then the Magadha king Seniya Bimbisàra with his own hands served and offered excellent food, both hard and soft, to the fraternity of bhikkhus with the Buddha at [\q 143/] its head; and when the Blessed One had finished His meal and cleansed His bowl and His hands, he sat down near Him.

16. Sitting near Him the Magadha King Seniya, Bimbisàra thought: `Where may I find a place for the Blessed One to live in, not too far from the town and not too near, suitable for going and coming, easily accessible for all people who want (to see Him), by day not too crowded, at night not exposed to much noise and alarm, clean of the smell of people, hidden from men, well fitted for a retired life

17. And the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra thought: `There is the Veluvana (90), my pleasure garden, which is not too far from the town and not too near, suitable for going and coming . . . down to a retired life). What if I were to make an offering of the Veluvana pleasure garden to the fraternity of bhikkhus with the Buddha at its head

18. And the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra took a golden vessel (with water in it, to be poured over the Buddha's hand); and dedicated (the garden) to the Blessed One (by saying), `I give up this Veluvana pleasure garden, Lord, to the fraternity of bhikkhus with the Buddha at its head.' The Blessed One accepted the àràma (park). Then the Blessed One, after having taught, incited, animated, and gladdened the Magadha King Seniya [\q 144/] Bimbisàra by religious discourse, rose from His seat and went away.

And in consequence of this event the Blessed One, after having delivered a religious discourse, thus addressed the bhikkhus: `I allow you, O bhikkhus, to receive the donation of an àràma (a park).'

23.

1. At that time Saïjaya, a paribbàjaka (wandering ascetic), resided at Ràjagaha with a great retinue of paribbàjakas, with two hundred and fifty paribbàjakas. At that time Sàriputta and Moggallàna (two young bràhmaõas) led a religious life as followers of saàjaya the paribbàjaka; these had given their word to each other: `He who first attains to the Immortal (amata, i.e. Nirvàna) shall tell the other one.'

2. Now one day the Venerable Assaji in the forenoon, having put on his robes, and having taken his alms-bowl, and with his civara on, entered the city of Ràjagaha for alms; his walking, turning back, regarding, looking, drawing (his arms) back, and stretching (them) out was decorous; he turned his eyes to the ground, and was dignified in deportment. Now the paribbàjaka Sàriputta saw the Venerable Assaji , who went through Ràjagaha for alms, whose walking, &c. was decorous, who kept his eyes on the ground, and was dignified in deportment. Seeing him he thought: `Indeed this person is one of those bhikkhus who are the worthy ones (arahats) in the world, or who have entered the path of arahatship. What if I were to approach this bhikkhu and [\q 145/] to ask him: "In whose name, friend, have you retired from the world? Who is your teacher? Whose Doctrine do you profess?"'

3. Now the paribbàjaka Sàriputta thought: `This is not the time to ask this bhikkhu., He has entered the interior yard of a house, walking for alms. What if I were to follow this bhikkhu step by step, according to the course recognised by those who want something (91).'

And the Venerable Assaji, having finished his alms-pilgrimage through Ràjagaha, went back with the food he had received. Then the, paribbàjaka Sàriputta went to the place where the Venerable Assaji was; having, approached him, he exchanged greeting with the Venerable Assaji; having exchanged with him greeting and complaisant words, he stationed himself at his side; standing at his side the paribbàjaka Sàriputta said to the Venerable Assaji: `Your countenance, friend, is serene; your complexion is pure and bright. In whose name, friend, have you retired from the world? Who is your teacher? Whose Doctrine do you profess (92)?'

4. (Assaji replied): `There is, friend, the Great Samaõa Sakyaputta, an ascetic of the Sakya tribe; in His, the Blessed One's, name have I retired from the world; he, the Blessed One, is my teacher; and His, the Blessed One's, Doctrine do I profess.' [\q 146/]

And what is the Doctrine, Sir, which your teacher holds, and preaches to you?'

`I am only a young disciple, friend; I have but recently received the ordination; and I have newly adopted this Doctrine and discipline. I cannot explain to you the Doctrine in detail; but I will tell you in short what it means.'

Then the paribbàjaka Sàriputta said to the Venerable Assaji: `Well, friend, tell me much or little as you like, but be sure to tell me the spirit (of the Doctrine); I want but the spirit; why do you make so much of the letter?'

5. Then the Venerable Assaji pronounced to the paribbàjaka Sàriputta the following text of the Dhamma.. `Of all objects which proceed from a cause, the Tathàgata has explained the cause, and He has explained their cessation also; this is the Doctrine of the Great Samaõa. (93)'

And the paribbàjaka Sàriputta after having heard this text obtained the pure and spotless eye of the Truth (that is, the following knowledge): `Whatsoever is subject to the condition of origination is subject also to the condition of cessation.' (And he said): `If this alone be the Doctrine (the Dhamma), now you have reached up to the state where all sorrow ceases (i.e. Nirvàna), (the state) which has remained unseen [\q 147/] through many myriads of kappas (world-ages) of the past.'

6. Then the paribbàjaka Sàriputta went to the place where the paribbàjaka Moggallàna was. And the paribbàjaka Moggallàna saw the paribbàjaka Sàriputta coming from afar; seeing him he said to the paribbàjaka Sàriputta: `Your countenance, friend, is serene; your complexion is pure and bright. Have you then really reached the Immortal, friend?' `Yes, friend, I have attained to the Immortal.' `And how, friend, have you done so?'

7-9. `I saw, friend, the bhikkhu Assaji who went through Ràjagaha for alms (&c. (94), down to:) but I will tell you in short what it means."

`"Tell me much or little as you like, but be sure to tell me the spirit (of the Doctrine); I want but the spirit; why do you make so much of the letter?"

10. `Then, friend, the bhikkhu Assaji pronounced the following Dhamma sentence: "Of all objects which proceed from a cause, the Tathàgata has explained the cause, and He has explained their cessation also; this is the Doctrine of the Great Samaõa."'

And the paribbàjaka Moggallàna, after having heard (&c., as in sect.5, down to the end).

24.

1. Then the paribbàjaka Moggallàna said to the paribbàjaka Sàriputta: `Let us go, friend, and join [\q 148/] the Blessed One; that He, the Blessed One, may be our teacher.'

(Sàriputta replied): `It is on our account, friend, that these two hundred and fifty paribbàjakas live here (as followers of Saïjaya), and it is we whom they regard; let us first inform them also of our intention; then they may do what they think fit.'

Then Sàriputta and Moggallàna went to the place where those paribbàjakas were; having approached them, they said to the paribbàjakas: `Friends, we are going to join the Blessed One; that he, the Blessed One, may be our teacher.'

(The paribbàjakas replied): `It is on your account, Sirs, that we live here, and it is you whom we regard; if you, Sirs, are about to place yourselves under the spiritual direction of the Great Samaõa, we all will place ourselves also under the spiritual direction of the Great Samaõa.'

2. Then Sàriputta and Moggallàna went to the place where the paribbàjaka Saïjaya was; having approached him, they said to the paribbàjaka Saïjaya: `Friend, we are going to join the Blessed One; that he, the Blessed One, may be our teacher.'

(Saïjaya replied): `Nay, friends, do not go; let us all three share in the leadership of this body (of disciples).'

And a second time Sàriputta and Moggallàna said, &c. And a third time Sàriputta and Magellan said, &c. (And a third time he replied): `Nay, friends, do not go; let us all three share in the leadership of this body (of disciples).'

But Sàriputta and Moggallàna took with them those two hundred and fifty paribbàjakas and went to the Veluvana. But the paribbàjaka Saïjaya [\q 149/] began, on the spot, to vomit hot blood from his mouth (95).

And the Blessed One saw them, Sàriputta and Moggallàna, coming from afar; on seeing them He thus addressed the bhikkhus: `There, O bhikkhus, two companions arrive, Kolita and Upatissa (96) ; these will be a pair of (true) pupils, a most distinguished, auspicious pair.'

When (97) (Sàriputta and Moggallàna), who had reached emancipation in the perfect destruction of the substrata (of existence), which is a profound subject accessible only to knowledge, came to the Veluvana, the Teacher, who saw them, foretold about [\q 150/] them: `These two companions who are now coming Kolita and Upatissa -- these will be a pair of (true) pupils, a most distinguished, auspicious pair.'

4. Then Sàriputta and Moggallàna went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him, they prostrated themselves, inclining their heads to the feet of the Blessed One, and said to the Blessed One: `Lord, let us receive the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations from the Blessed One.'

`Come, O bhikkhus,' said the Blessed One, `Well taught is the Doctrine; lead a holy life for the sake of the complete extinction of suffering.' Thus these Venerable persons received the upasampadà ordination.

5. At that time many distinguished young Magadha noblemen led a religious life under the direction of the Blessed One. The people were annoyed, murmured, and became angry (saying), `The samaõa Gotama causes fathers to beget no sons; the samaõa Gotama causes wives to become widows; the samaõa Gotama causes families to become extinct. Now He has ordained one Thousand Jañilas, and He has ordained these two hundred and fifty paribbàjakas who were followers of Saïjaya; and these many distinguished young Magadha noblemen are now leading a religious life under the direction of the samaõa Gotama. And moreover, when they saw the bhikkhus, they reviled them in the following stanza: `The Great Samaõa has come to Giribbaja, Ràjagaha) of the Magadha people, leading with him all the followers of Saïjaya; who will be the next to be led by him?'

6. Some bhikkhus heard those people that were [\q 151/] annoyed, murmured, and had become angry; these bhikkhus told this thing to the Blessed One. (He replied): `This noise, O bhikkhus, will not last long; it will last only seven days; after seven days it will be over. And if they revile you, O bhikkhus, in this stanza: "The Great Samaõa has come, &c.," you should reply to the revilers in the following stanza: "It is by means of the true Doctrine that the great heroes, the Tathàgatas, lead men. Who will murmur at the wise, who lead men by the power of the Truth?"'

7. At that time the people, when seeing the bhikkhus, reviled them in the following stanza: `The Great Samaõa has come, &c.'

Then the bhikkhus replied to the revilers in the following stanza: `It is by means of the true Doctrine, &c.'

Then the people understood: `It is by Truth, and not by wrong, that the Sakyaputtiya samaõas lead men;' And thus that noise lasted only seven days, and after seven days it was over.

Here Ends the Narration of the Ordination of

Sàriputta and Moggallàna.

End of the Fourth Bhànavàra.

25 (98).

1. At that time some bhikkhus, as they had no upajjhàyas (preceptors) and received no exhortation [\q 152/] and instruction, went on their rounds for alms wearing improper under and upper garments (or, wearing their under and upper garments improperly), and in an improper attire. While people were eating, they held out their alms-bowls in which were leavings of food (99), over the hard food (which the people were eating), and held them out over soft food, and held them out over savoury food, and held them out over drinks. They asked for soup and boiled rice themselves, and ate it; in the dining halls they made a great and loud noise.

2. The people were annoyed, murmured, and became angry (saying), `How can the Sakyaputtiya samaõas go on their rounds for alms wearing improper under and upper garments (&c., as in sect.1, down to drinks)? How can they make so great and loud a noise in the dining halls? They behave like bràhmaõas at the dinners given to them.'

3. Some bhikkhus heard those people that were annoyed, murmured, and had become angry. Those bhikkhus who were moderate, frugal, modest, conscientious, [\q 153/] anxious for training, were annoyed, murmured, and became angry: `How can the bhikkhus go on their rounds for alms wearing improper under and upper garments, &c.? How can they make so great and loud a noise in the dining halls?'

4. These bhikkhus told this thing to the Blessed One.

In consequence of that and on this occasion the Blessed One, having ordered the fraternity of bhikkhus to assemble, questioned the bhikkhus: `Is it true, O bhikkhus, that some bhikkhus go on their rounds (&c., down to), that they make a great and loud noise in the dining halls?'

`It is true, Lord.'

5. Then the Blessed Buddha rebuked those bhikkhus: `It is improper, O bhikkhus, what these foolish persons are doing, it is unbecoming, indecent, unworthy of samaõas, unallowable, and to be avoided. How can these foolish persons, O bhikkhus, go on their rounds, &c.? How can they make so great and loud a noise in the dining halls? This will not do, O bhikkhus, for converting the unconverted, and for augmenting the number of the converted; but it will result, O bhikkhus, in the unconverted being repulsed (from the faith), and in many of the converted being estranged.'

6. And the Blessed One rebuked those bhikkhus in many ways, spoke against unfrugality, ill-nature, immoderation, insatiableness, delighting in society, and indolence; spoke in many ways in praise of frugality, good-nature, of the moderate, contented, who have eradicated (sin), who have shaken off (sin), of the gracious, of the reverent, and of the energetic. And having delivered before the bhikkhus a religious [\q 154/] discourse in accordance to, and in conformity with. These subjects, He thus addressed the bhikkhus: `I prescribe, O bhikkhus, (that young bhikkhus choose) an upajjhàya (or preceptor).

`The upajjhàya, O bhikkhus, ought to consider the saddhivihàrika (i.e. pupil) (100) as a son; the saddhivihàrika ought to consider the upajjhàya as a father. Thus these two, united by mutual reverence, confidence, and communion of life, will progress, advance, and reach a high stage in this Doctrine and discipline.

7. `And let them choose, O bhikkhus, an upajjhàya in this way: let him (who is going to choose an upajjhàya) adjust his upper robe so as to cover one shoulder, salute the feet (of the intended upajjhàya), sit down squatting, raise his joined hands, and say: "Venerable Sir, be my upajjhàya; Venerable Sir, be my upajjhàya; Venerable Sir, be my upajjhàya." (If the other answer):"Well," or, "Certainly," or, "Good," or, "All right," or, "Carry on (your work) with friendliness (towards me)," or should he express this by gesture (lit. by his body), or by word, or by gesture and word, then the upajjhàya has been chosen. If he does not express this by gesture, nor by word, nor by gesture and word, the upajjhàya has not been chosen.

8. `The saddhivihàrika, O bhikkhus, ought to observe a strict conduct towards his upajjhàya. And these are the rules for his conduct: let him arise betimes, and having taken off his shoes (101) and adjusted his upper robe so as to cover one shoulder, [\q 155/] let him give (to the upajjhàya) the teeth-cleanser and water to rinse his mouth with. Then let him prepare a scat (for the upajjhàya). If there is rice-milk, let him rinse the jug and offer the rice-milk (to the upajjhàya). When he has drunk it, let him give water (to the upajjhàya), take the jug, hold it down, rinse it properly without (damaging it by) rubbing, and put it away. When the upajjhàya has risen, let him take away the scat. If the place is dirty, let him sweep the place.

9. `If the upajjhàya wishes to go into the village, let (the saddhivihàrika) give (to the upajjhàya) his under garment, take (from him) his second under garment (i.e. his house-dress?), Give him his girdle, lay the two upper garments upon each other (102) and give them (to the upajjhàya), rinse the alms-bowl, and give it him with some water in it. If the upajjhàya wishes (to go with) an attendant bhikkhu, let him put on his under garment so as to conceal the three circles (viz. the navel and the two knees) and as to cover the body all around; then let him put on his girdle, lay the two upper garments upon each other and put them on, tie the knots, take his alms-bowl, after having it rinsed, and follow the upajjhàya as his attendant. Let him not go too far (from the upajjhàya) nor too near. Let him take (from the upajjhàya) what has been put into his alms-bowl (103).

10. `When the upajjhàya speaks, let (the saddhivihàrika) [\q 156/] not interrupt him. If the upajjhàya is in danger of committing an offence by the words he says, let (the saddhivihàrika) keep him back. When (the upajjhàya) turns back (from his alms-pilgrimage), let the saddhivihàrika go back (to the vihàra) before (the upajjhàya), prepare a seat, get water for the washing of his feet, a foot-stool, and a towel (104); then let him go to meet the upajjhàya, take his bowl and his robe, give him his second under garment (his house-dress?), And take his under garment if the robe (of the upajjhàya) is wet with perspiration, let him dry it a while in a hot place, but let him not leave the robe in a hot place. Let him fold up the robe. When folding up the robe, let him fold it up so as to leave (every day) four inches (more than the day before) hanging over at the corners, in order that no fold may arise in the middle of it (105) let him . . . the girdle (106). If there is any food received in the alms-bowl, and the upajjhàya desires to eat it, let him give water (to the upajjhàya) and then offer him the food.

11. `Let him offer to the upajjhàya (water) to drink. When the upajjhàya has finished his meal, let (the saddhivihàrika) give him water.. Take his alms-bowl, hold it down, rinse it properly without (damaging it by) rubbing, pour the water out, and dry (the bowl) a while in some hot place, but let [\q 157/] him not leave the bowl in the hot place. Let him put away the alms-bowl and the robe. When he puts away the alms-bowl, let him do so holding the alms-bowl with one hand, and first feeling with the other hand under the bed or under the chair (where he is going to put the bowl), and let him not put the bowl on the bare ground. When he hangs up the robe, let him take the robe with one hand and stroke with the other hand along the bamboo peg or rope on which the robe is to be hung up, and hang p the robe so that the border is turned away from him (and turned to the wall), and the fold is turned towards him. When the upajjhàya has risen, let him take away the seat and put away the water for the washing of the feet, the foot-stool, and the towel (107). If the place is dirty, let him sweep the place.

12. `If the upajjhàya wishes to bathe, let him prepare a bath. If he wants cold water, let him get cold water; if he wants hot water, let him get hot water. If the upajjhàya wishes to go to the gantàghara (108), let (the saddhivihàrika) knead the powder (109), moisten the clay (110), take up the chair, belonging to the gantàghara, follow the upajjhàya from behind, give him the chair, take his [\q 158/] robe and put it aside, give him the powder and the clay. If he is able (111), let him also enter the gantàghara. When he is going to enter the gantàghara, let him besmear his face with clay, cover himself from before and behind, and thus enter the gantàghara.

13. `Let him not sit down so as to encroach on senior bhikkhus, nor let him dislodge junior bhikkhus from their seats. Let him wait upon the upajjhàya in the gantàghara. When he is going to leave the gantàghara, let him take up the chair belonging to the gantàghara, cover himself from before and behind, and thus leave the gantàghara. Let him wait upon the upajjhàya also in the water. When he has bathed `Let (the saddhivihàrika) go out of the water first, let him dry his own body, put on his dress, then wipe off the water from his upajjhàya's body, give him his under garment and his upper garment, take the chair belonging to the gantàghara, go before the upajjhàya, prepare a seat for him, and get water for the washing of his feet, a foot-stool, and a towel (112). Let him offer to the upajjhàya (water) to drink.

14. `If (the upajjhàya) likes being called upon to deliver a discourse, let him call upon (the upajjhàya to do so). If (the upajjhàya) likes questions being put to him, let him put questions (to the upajjhàya).

`If the vihàra, in which the upajjhàya dwells, is dirty, let him clean that vihàra, if he is able to do so. When cleaning the vihàra, let him first take away the alms-bowl and the robe (of the upajjhàya) [\q 159/] and lay them aside. Let him take away the mat and the sheet (113) and lay them aside. Let him take away the mattress and the pillow and lay them aside.

15. `Let him turn down the bed, take it away properly without rubbing it (against the floor) and without knocking it against door or door post, and put it aside. Let him turn down the chair, take it away properly without rubbing it (against the floor) and without knocking it against door or door-post, and put it aside. Let him take away the supporters of the bed (114) and put them aside. Let him take away the spitting-box and put it aside. Let him take away the board to recline on (115) and put it aside. Let him take away the carpet, after having noticed how it was spread out, and put it aside. If there are cobwebs in the vihàra, let him remove them as soon as he sees them. Let him wipe off the casements (116) and the corners of the room. If a wall which is coated with red chalk, is dirty, let him moisten the mop, wring it out, and scour the wall. If the floor is coated black and is dirty, let him moisten the mop, wring it out, and scour the floor. If the floor is not blacked, let him sprinkle it with water and scrub it in order that the vihàra may not become dusty. Let him heap up the sweepings and cast them aside.

16. `Let him bask the carpet in the sunshine, clean it, dust it by beating, take it back, and spread it out as it was spread before. Let him put the supporters of the bed in the sunshine, wipe them, [\q 160/] take them back, and put them in their place. Let him put the bed in the sunshine, clean it, dust it by beating, turn it down, take it back properly without rubbing it (against the floor) and without knocking it against door and door-post, and put it in its place. Let him put the chair in the sunshine, &c. Let him put mattress and pillow in the sunshine, clean them, dust them by beating, take them back, and lay them out as they were laid out before. Let him put the mat and sheet in the sunshine, &c. Let him put the spittoon in the sunshine, wipe it, take it back, and put it in its place. Let him put in the sunshine the board to recline on, &c. (117)

17. `Let him put away the alms-bowl and the robe. When he puts them away (&c., as in sect.1, down to:) and hang up the robe so that the border is turned away from him and the fold is turned towards him.

18. `If dusty winds blow from the east, let him shut the windows on the east. If dusty winds blow from the west, let him shut the windows on the west, &c. (118) If it is cold weather, let him open the windows by day and shut them at night. If it is hot weather, let him shut the windows by day and open them at night.

19. `If the cell is dirty, let him sweep the cell. If the store-room is dirty, let him sweep the storeroom. If the refectory, &c. If the fire room, &c. If the privy is dirty, let him sweep the privy. If there is no drinkable water, let him provide drinkable water. If there is no food, let him provide food. If there is no water in the water-pot for rinsing the mouth with. Let him pour water into the pot. [\q 161/]

20. `If discontent has arisen within the upajjhàya's heart, let the saddhivihàrika appease him (119), or cause him to be appeased (by another), or compose him by religious conversation. If indecision has arisen in the upajjhàya's mind, let the saddhivihàrika dispel it, or cause it to be dispelled, or compose him by religious conversation. If the upajjhàya takes to a false Doctrine, let the saddhivihàrika discuss it, or cause another to discuss it, or compose (the upajjhàya) by religious conversation.

21. `If the upajjhàya is guilty of a grave offence, and ought to be sentenced to parivàsa discipline (120), let the saddhivihàrika take care that the saïgha sentence the upajjhàya to parivàsa discipline. If the upajjhàya ought to be sentenced to recommence his penal discipline, let the saddhivihàrika take care that the saïgha (121) may order the upajjhàya to recommence his penal discipline. If the mànatta discipline ought to be imposed on the upajjhàya, let the saddhivihàrika take care that the saïgha impose the mànatta discipline on the upajjhàya. If the upajjhàya is to be rehabilitated (when his penal discipline has been duly undergone), let the saddhivihàrika take care that the saïgha rehabilitate the upajjhàya. [\q 162/]

22. `If the saïgha wishes to proceed against the upajjhàya by the tajjaniyakamma (122), or the nissaya (123), or the pabbàjaniyakamma, or the patisaraniyakamrna, or the ukkhepaniyakamma., Let the saddhivihàrika do what he can in order that the saïgha may not proceed against the upajjhàya or may mitigate the proceeding. Or if the saïgha has instituted a proceeding against him, the tajjaniyakamma, &c., or the ukkhepaniyakamma, let the saddhivihàrika do what he can in order that the upajjhàya may behave himself properly, live modestly, and aspire to get clear of his penance, and that the saïgha may revoke its sentence.

23. `If the robe of the upajjhàya must: be washed, let the saddhivihàrika wash it or take care that the upajjhàya's robe is washed. If a robe must be made for the upajjhàya, let the saddhivihàrika make it or take care that the upajjhàya's robe is made. If dye must be boiled for the upajjhàya, &c. If the robe of the upajjhàya 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 upajjhàya. Let him not accept an alms-bowl from any one else without the permission of his upajjhàya. 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 [\q 163] (required for a bhikkhu) to an one else; let him not receive (such) articles from any one else; let him not shave the hair of any one else; let him not have his hair shaven by any one else; let him not wait upon any one else; let him not have done service by any one else; let him not execute commissions for any one else; let him not have commissions executed by any one else; let him not go with any one else as his attendant; let him not take any one else with him as his attendant; let him not carry any one's food received by him in alms (to the vihàra); let him not have the food received by himself in alms carried by any one (to the vihàra) without the permission of his upajjhàya. Let him not enter the village, or go to a cemetery, or go abroad on journeys without the permission of hi upajjhàya. If his upajjhàya is sick, let him nurse him as long as his life lasts, and wait until he has recovered.'

End of the Duties Towards an Upajjhàya.

26.

1. The upajjhàya, O bhikkhus, ought to observe a strict conduct towards his saddhivihàrika, and these are the rules for his conduct: let the upajjhàya, O bhikkhus, afford (spiritual) help and furtherance to the saddhivihàrika by teaching, by putting questions to him, by exhortation, by instruction. If the upajjhàya has an alms-bowl and the saddhivihàrika has not, let the upajjhàya give ,the alms-bowl to the saddhivihàrika or take care [\q 164/] that the saddhivihàrika gets an alms-bowl. If the upajjhàya has a robe and the saddhivihàrika has not, let the upajjhàya give the robe, &c. If the upajjhàya has the articles (required for a bhikkhu) and the saddhivihàrika has not, &c.

2-6. `If the saddhivihàrika is sick, let (the upajjhàya) arise betimes and give him the teeth cleanser and water to rinse his mouth with. Then let him prepare a seat (for the saddhivihàrika). If there is rice-milk (&c., as in chap.25.8, 9, down to:) and give it him with some water in it. When he expects: "Now he must be about to return," let him prepare a seat, get water for the washing of his feet (&c., as in chap.25.10-13 (124), down to:) let him offer to the saddhivihàrika water to drink.

7-10. `If the vihàra in which the saddhivihàrika dwells, is dirty (&c., as in chap 25.14-22).

11. `If the robe of the saddhivihàrika must be washed, let the upajjhàya tell the saddhivihàrika: "Thus must you wash your robe," or let him take care that the saddhivihàrika's robe is washed. If a robe must be made for the saddhivihàrika, let the upajjhàya tell the saddhivihàrika: "Thus must you make the robe," or let him take care that the saddhivihàrika's robe is made. If dye must be boiled for the saddhivihàrika, &c. If the robe of the saddhivihàrika must be dyed, let the upajjhàya tell, &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. If the saddhivihàrika [\q 165/] is sick, let him nurse him as long as his life lasts, and wait until he has recovered.'

End of the Duties Towards a Saddhivihàrika.

27.

1. At that time the saddhivihàrikas did not observe a proper conduct towards their upajjhàyas. The moderate bhikkhus (125) were annoyed, murmured, and became angry , saying, `How can the saddhivihàrikas not observe a proper conduct towards their upajjhàyas?' These bhikkhus told this thing to the Blessed One.

(Then Buddha questioned the bhikkhus):`Is it true, O bhikkhus, that the saddhivihàrikas do not observe a proper conduct towards their upajjhàyas?'

(They replied): `It is true, Lord.'

Then the Blessed Buddha rebuked those bhikkhus: `How can the saddhivihàrikas, O bhikkhus, not observe a proper conduct towards their upajjhàyas?' Having rebuked them and delivered a religious discourse, He thus addressed the bhikkhus (126): `Let a saddhivihàrika, O bhikkhus, not forbear to observe a proper conduct towards [\q 166/] his upajjhàya. He who does not observe it, is guilty of a dukkaña (127) offence.'

2. Notwithstanding this, they did not observe a proper conduct.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I ordain, O bhikkhus, to turn away (a saddhivihàrika) who does not observe a proper conduct. And he ought, O bhikkhus, to be turned away in this way: (the upajjhàya is to say): "I turn you away," or, "Do not come back hither," or, "Take away your alms-bowl and robe," or, "I am not to be attended by you any more." Whether he express this by gesture, or by word, or by gesture and word, the saddhivihàrika has then been turned away. If he does not express this by gesture, nor by word, nor by gesture and word, the saddhivihàrika has not been turned away.'

3. At that time saddhivihàrikas who had been turned away did not beg pardon (of their upajjhàyas).

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that (a saddhivihàrika who has been turned away) should beg pardon (of his upajjhàya).'

They did not beg pardon notwithstanding. They told, &c.

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that (a saddhivihàrika) who has been turned away shall not forbear to beg pardon (of his upajjhàya). If he does not beg pardon, it is a dukkaña offence.' [\q 167/]

4. At that time upajjhàyas, when the saddhivihàrikas begged their pardon, would not forgive them. They told, &c.

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, forgiving.'

Notwithstanding this they did not forgive. The saddhivihàrikas went away, or returned to the world, or went over to other schools. They told, &c.

`Let him who is asked for his pardon, not withhold it. He who does not forgive, is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

5. At that time upajjhàyas turned away (a saddhivihàrika) who observed a proper conduct, and did not turn away one who did not observe it. They told, &c.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, who observes a proper conduct, be turned away. He who turns him away is guilty of a dukkaña offence. And let no one, O bhikkhus, who does not observe a proper conduct, not be turned away. (an upajjhàya) who does not turn him away is guilty of a dukkaña offence.

6. `In five cases, O bhikkhus, a saddhivihàrika ought to be turned away: when he does not feel great affection for his upajjhàya, nor great inclination (towards him), nor much shame, nor great reverence, nor great devotion (towards upajjhàya). In these five cases, O bhikkhus, a saddhivihàrika ought to be turned away.

`In five cases, O bhikkhus, a saddhivihàrika ought not to be turned away: when he feels great affection, for his upajjhàya, great inclination (towards him), &c. In these five cases, O bhikkhus, a saddhivihàrika ought not to be turned away.

7. In five. Cases, O bhikkhus, it is right to turn away a saddhivihàrika: when he does not feel [\q 168/] great affection, &c. In these five cases, O bhikkhus, it is right to turn away a saddhivihàrika.

`In five cases, O bhikkhus, it is not right, &c.

8. In five cases, O bhikkhus, an upajjhàya who does not turn away a saddhivihàrika, trespasses (against the law), and an upajjhàya who turns him away, does not trespass. When he does not feel great affection, &c. In these five cases, &c.

`In five cases, O bhikkhus, an upajjhàya who turns away a saddhivihàrika, trespasses (against the law), and an upajjhàya who does not turn him away, does not trespass, &c.'

28.

1. At that time a certain bràhmaõa. Came to the bhikkhus and asked them for the pabbajjà ordination. The bhikkhus were not willing to ordain him. As he did not obtain the pabbajjà ordination from the bhikkhus, he became emaciated, lean, discoloured, more and more livid, and the veins became visible all over his body.

And the Blessed One saw this bràhmaõa, who had become emaciated, &c. When He had seen him, He said to the bhikkhus: `How is it, O bhikkhus, that this bràhmaõa has become emaciated, &c.?'

`This bràhmaõa, Lord, came to the bhikkhus and asked them for the pabbajjà ordination (&c., as above, down to:) and the veins became visible all over his body.'

2. Then the Blessed One said to the bhikkhus: `Now, O bhikkhus, who remembers anything about this bràhmaõa?' [\q 169/]

When he, had spoken thus the Venerable Sàriputta said to the Blessed One: `I remember something, Lord, about this bràhmaõa.

`And what is it you remember Sàriputta, about this bràhmaõa

`This bràhmaõa, Lord, one day, when I, went through Ràjagaha for alms, ordered a spoonful of food to be given to me; this is what I remember, Lord about this bràhmaõa.'

3. `Good, good, Sàriputta; pious men, Sàriputta, are grateful and remember what has been done to then. Therefore, Sàriputta, confer you the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations on that bràhmaõa.'

`Lord, how shall I confer the pabbajjà and upasampadà &,ordinations on this bràhmaõa?' Then the Blessed One on this occasion after having delivered a religious discourse, thus addressed the bhikkhus: `I abolish, O bhikkhus, from this day the upasampadà ordination by the threefold declaration of taking refuge (128), which I had prescribed. I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that you confer the upasampadà ordination by a formal act of the order in which the announcement (¤atti) is followed by three questions (129).

4. `And you ought, O bhikkhus, to confer the [\q 170/] upasampadà ordination in this way: let a learned, competent bhikkhu proclaim the following ¤atti before the saïgha:

"Let the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, hear me. This person N.N. desires to receive the upasampadà ordination from the Venerable N.N. (i.e. with the Venerable N.N. as his upajjhàya). If the saïgha is ready, let the saïgha confer on N.N. the upasampadà ordination with N.N. as upajjhàya." This is the ¤atti.

5, 6. "Let the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, hear me. This person N.N. desires to receive the upasampadà ordination from the Venerable N.N. The saïgha confers on N.N. the upasampadà ordination with N.N. as upajjhàya. Let any one of the Venerable brethren who is in favour of the upasampadà ordination of N.N. with N.N. as upajjhàya, be silent, and any one who is not in favour of it, speak.

"And for the second time I thus speak to you: let the saïgha (&c., as before).

"And for the third time I thus speak to you: let the saïgha, &c.

"N.N. has received the upasampadà ordination from the saïgha with N.N. as upajjhàya. The saïgha is in favour of it, therefore it is silent. Thus I understand (130)."'

29.

1. At that time a certain bhikkhu shortly after having received the upasampadà ordination, abandoned [\q 171/] himself to bad conduct. The bhikkhus said to him: `You ought not to do so friend; it is not becoming.'

He replied: `I never asked you, Sirs, saying, "Confer on me the upasampadà ordination." Why have you ordained me without your being asked?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, ordain a person unless he has been asked to do so. He who does, commits a dukkaña offence. I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that you ordain only after having been asked.

2. `And (a bhikkhu) ought to be asked in this way: let him who desires to receive the upasampadà ordination, go to the saïgha, adjust his upper robe so as to cover one shoulder, salute the feet of the bhikkhus with his head, sit down squatting, raise his joined hands, and say: "I ask the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, for the upasampadà ordination might the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, draw me out (of the sinful world) out of compassion towards me." And for the second time, &c.; And for the third time let him ask, &c.

3. `Then let a learned, competent bhikkhu proclaim the following ¤atti before the saïgha: "Let the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, hear me. This person N.N. desires to receive the upasampadà ordination from the Venerable N.N.; N. N. asks the saïgha for the upasampadà ordination with N.N. as upajjhàya. If the saïgha is ready, &c. (131)"' [\q 172/]

30.

1. At that time an arrangement had been made at Ràjagaha that the bhikkhus were to receive excellent meals successively (in the houses of different rich upàsakas). Now (one day) a certain bràhmaõa thought: `Indeed the precepts which these Sakyaputtiya samaõas keep and the life they live are commodious; they have good meals and lie down on beds protected from the wind (132). What if I were to embrace the religious life among the Sakyaputtiya samaõas?' Then this bràhmaõa went to the bhikkhus and asked them for the pabbajjà ordination; the bhikkhus conferred the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations on him.

2. When he had been ordained, the arrangement of successive meals (with the rich upàsakas) came to an end. The bhikkhus said to him: `Come, friend, let us now go on our rounds for alms.'

He replied: `I have not embraced the religious life for that purpose to going about for alms; if you give me (food), I will eat; if you do not, I will return to the world.'

(The bhikkhus said): `What, friend! Have you indeed embraced the religious life for your belly's sake?'

`Yes, friends.'

3. The moderate bhikkhus were annoyed, murmured, and became angry: `How can a bhikkhu embrace the religious life in so well-taught a Doctrine and discipline for his belly's sake?' [\q 173/]

These bhikkhus told this thing to the Blessed One. (The Buddha said): `Is it true, O bhikkhu, that you have embraced the religious life for your belly's sake?'

(He replied): `It is true, Lord.'

Then the Blessed Buddha rebuked that bhikkhu: `How can you, foolish person that you are embrace the religious life in so well-taught a Doctrine and discipline for your belly's sake? This will not do, O foolish one, for converting the unconverted and for augmenting the number of the converted.'

Having rebuked him and delivered a religious discourse, He thus addressed the bhikkhus:

4. `I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that he who confers the upasampadà ordination (on a bhikkhu), tell him the four resources:

`The religious life has morsels of food given in alms for its resource. Thus you must endeavour to live all your life. Meals given to the saïgha, to certain persons, invitations, food distributed by ticket, meals given each fortnight, each Uposatha day (i.e. the last day of each fortnight), or the first day of each fortnight, are extra allowances.

`The religious life has the robe made of rags taken from a dust heap for its resource. Thus you must endeavour to live all your life. Linen, cotton, silk, woollen garments, coarse cloth, hempen cloth are extra allowances.

`The religious life has dwelling at the foot of a tree for its resource. Thus you must endeavour to live all your life. Vihàras, addhayogas, storied dwellings, attics, caves (133) are extra allowances. [\q 174/]

`The religious life has decomposing urine as medicine (134) for its resource. Thus you must endeavour to live all your life. Ghee, butter, oil, honey, and molasses are extra allowances.'

Here Ends the Fifth Bhànavàra, Which Contains,

The Duties Towards Upajjhàyas.

31.

1. At that time a certain youth came to the bhikkhus and asked them to be ordained. The bhikkhus told him the (four) resources before his ordination. Then He said: `If you had told me the resources, Venerable Sirs, after my ordination, I should have persisted (in the religious life); but now, Venerable Sirs, I will not be ordained; the, resources are repulsive and loathsome to me.'

The bhikkhus told this thing to the Blessed One.

`You ought not, O bhikkhus, to tell the resources, (to the candidates) before their ordination. He who does is guilty of a dukkaña offence. I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that you tell the resources (to the newly-ordained bhikkhus) immediately after their upasampadà.' [\q 175/]

2. At that time some bhikkhus performed the upasampadà service with a chapter of two or three bhikkhus

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, receive the upasampadà ordination before a chapter of less than ten bhikkhus. He who performs the upasampadà service (with a smaller number of bhikkhus), is guilt of a dukkaña offence. I prescribe you, O bhikkhus, the holding of upasampadà services with a chapter of ten bhikkhus or more than ten.'

3. At that time some bhikkhus conferred the upasampadà ordination on their saddhivihàrikas one or two years after their own upasampadà. (135) Thus also the Venerable Upasena Vaïgantaputta conferred the upasampadà ordination on a saddhivihàrika of his one year after his own upasampadà. When he had concluded the vassa residence, after two years from his own upasampadà had elapsed, he went with his saddhivihàrika, who had completed the first year after his upasampadà, to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached, Him and respectfully saluted the Blessed One, he sat down near Him.

4. Now it is the custom of the Blessed Buddhas to exchange greeting with incoming bhikkhus. And the Blessed One said to the Venerable Upasena Vaïgantaputta: do things go well with you, bhikkhu? Do you get enough to support your life? Have you made your journey with not too great fatigue?'

`Things go pretty well with us Lord; we get [\q 176/] enough, Lord, to support our life, and we have made our journey, Lord, with not too great fatigue.' The Tathàgatas sometimes ask about what they know; sometimes they do not ask about what they know. They understand the right time when to ask and they understand the right time when not to ask. The Tathàgatas put questions full of sense, not void of sense; to what is void of sense the bridge is pulled down for the Tathàgatas. For two purposes the Blessed Buddhas put questions to the bhikkhus, when they intend to preach the Doctrine or when they intend to institute a rule of conduct to their disciples.

5. And the blessed One said to the Venerable Upananda Vaïgantaputta: `How many year have you completed, O bhikkhu, since your upasampadà?

`Two years, Lord.'

`And how many years has this bhikkhu completed?'

`One year, Lord.'

`In what relation does this bhikkhu stand to you?'

`He is my saddhivihàrika, Lord.'

Then the Blessed Buddha rebuked him: `This is improper, O foolish one, unbecoming, unsuitable, unworthy of a samaõa, unallowable, and to be avoided. How can you, O foolish one, who ought to receive exhortation and instruction from others, think yourself fit for administering exhortation and instruction to another bhikkhu? Too quickly O foolish one, have you abandoned yourself to the ambition of collecting followers. This will not do (&c., as in chap.30.3). Let no one, O bhikkhus, confer the upasampadà ordination who has not [\q 177/] completed ten years. He who does, is guilty of a dukkaña offence. I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that only he who has completed ten, years, or more than ten years, may confer the upasampadà ordination.'

6. At that time ignorant, unlearned bhikkhus (who said), `We have completed ten years (since our upasampadà), we have completed ten years, conferred the upasampadà ordination. (Thus) ignorant upajjhàya's were found and clever saddhivihàrikas; unlearned upajjhàyas were found and learned saddhivihàrikas; upajjhàyas were found who had small knowledge, and saddhivihàrikas who had great knowledge; foolish upajjhàyas were found and wise saddhivihàrikas. And a certain bhikkhu who had formerly belonged to a titthiya (136) school, when his upajjhàya remonstrated with him (on certain offences) according to the Dhamma, brought his upajjhàya (by reasoning) to silence and went back to that same titthiya school (137).

7. The moderate bhikkhus were annoyed, murmured, and became angry: `How can those ignorant, unlearned bhikkhus confer the upasampadà ordination (saying), "We have completed ten years, we have completed ten years?" (Thus) ignorant upajjhàyas are found and clever saddhivihàrikas (&c., down to:), foolish upajjhàyas are found and wise saddhivihàrikas.'

These bhikkhus told, &c.

`Is it true, O bhikkhus,' &c.

`It is true, Lord.'

8. Then the Blessed Buddha rebuked those bhikkhus: `How can these foolish persons, O bhikkhus, [\q 178/] confer the upasampadà ordination (saying), "We have, &c?" (Thus) ignorant upajjhàyas are found, &c. This will not do, O bhikkhus, for converting the unconverted and for augmenting the number of the converted.'

Having rebuked those bhikkhus and delivered a religious discourse, He thus addressed the bhikkhus: `Let no ignorant, unlearned bhikkhu, O bhikkhus, confer the upasampadà ordination. If he does, he is guilty of a dukkaña offence. I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that only a learned, competent bhikkhu who has completed ten years, or more than ten years, may confer the upasampadà ordination.'

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32.

1. At that time some bhikkhus whose upajjhàyas were gone away, or had returned to the world, or had died, or were gone over to a (schismatic) faction (138), as they had no àcariyas and received no exhortation and instruction, went on their rounds for alms wearing improper under and upper garments (&c., as in chap.25.1-6, down to:) He thus addressed the bhikkhus: `I prescribe, O bhikkhus; (that young bhikkhus choose) an àcariya (139). [\q 179/]

The àcariya, O bhikkhus, ought to consider the antevàsika (i.e. disciple) as a son; the antevàsika ought to consider the àcariya as a father. Thus these two, united by mutual reverence, confidence, and communion of life, will progress, advance, and reach a high stage in this Doctrine and discipline.

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that you live (the first) ten years in dependence (on an àcariya); he who has completed his tenth year may give a nissaya (140) himself.' [\q 180/]

2. `And let (the antevàsika), O bhikkhus, choose his àcariya in this way: let him adjust his upper robe so as to cover one shoulder, salute the feet (of the àcariya), sit down squatting, raise his joined hands, and say: "Venerable Sir, be my àcariya, I will live in dependence on you, Sir."' (this formula is repeated thrice.)

`(If the other answers): "Well" (&c., as in chap.25.7).

3.`The antevàsika, O bhikkhus, ought to observe a strict conduct towards his àcariya' (&c., as in chap.25.8-24).

End of the Duties Towards an âcariya.

33.

`The âcariya, O bhikkhus, ought to observe a strict conduct towards his antevàsika' (&c., as in chap.26).

End of the Duties Towards an Antevàsika.

End of the Sixth Bhànavàra.

34.

At that time the antevàsikas did not observe a proper conduct towards their àcariyas (&c., as in chap.27.1-8).

[\q 181/]

35.

1, 2. At that time ignorant, unlearned bhikkhus (who said),`We have completed ten years (since our upasampadà), we have completed ten years, gave a nissaya (i.e. they received young bhikkhus as their antevàsikas). (Thus) ignorant àcariyas were found and clever antevàsikas; unlearned, àcariyas were found and learned antevàsikas; àcariyas were found who had small knowledge, and antevàsikas who had great knowledge; foolish àcariyas were found and wise antevàsikas. The moderate bhikkhus were annoyed (&c., as in chap.31.7, 8).

`Let no ignorant, unlearned bhikkhu, O bhikkhus, give a nissaya. If he does, he is guilty of a dukkaña offence. I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that only a learned, competent bhikkhu who has completed ten years, or more than ten years, may give a nissaya.'

36.

1. At that time the bhikkhus whose àcariyas and upajjhàyas were gone away, or had returned to the world, or had died, or were, gone over to a (schismatic) faction, were not acquainted with (the rules about) the cessation of their nissayas (141).

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`There are five cases of cessation of anissaya, O bhikkhus, between (saddhivihàrika and) upajjhàya. [\q 182/] When the upajjhàya is gone away, or he has returned to the world, or has died, or is gone over to a (schismatic) faction; the fifth case is that of order (given by the upajjhàya to the saddhivihàrika (142)). These, O bhikkhus, are the five cases of the cessation of a nissaya between (saddhivihàrika and) upajjhàya.

`There are six cases of cessation of a nissaya, O bhikkhus, between (antevàsika and) àcariya: when the àcariya is gone away, &c.; The fifth case is that of order (given by the àcariya to the antevàsika); or (sixthly) when the àcariya and the upajjhàya have come together at the same place (143). These, O bhikkhus, are the six cases of cessation of a nissaya between (antevàsika and) àcariya.

2. `In five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should not confer the upasampadà ordination, nor give a nissaya, nor ordain a novice (144): when he does not possess full perfection in what belongs to moral practices; or does not possess full perfection in what belongs to self-concentration; or does not possess full perfection in what belongs to wisdom; or does [\q 183/] not possess full perfection in what belongs to emancipation; or does not possess full perfection in what belongs to knowledge and insight into emancipation. In these five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should not confer the upasampadà ordination, nor give a nissaya, nor ordain a novice.

3. `In five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu may confer the upasampadà ordination, give a nissaya, and ordain a novice: when he possesses full perfection in what belongs to moral practices, &c. In these five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu may, &c.

4. `And also in other five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should not confer, &c.: When he does not possess for himself full perfection in what belongs to moral practices, and is not able to help others to full perfection in what belongs to moral practices; or does not possess for himself full perfection in what belongs to self-concentration, and is not able to help others to full perfection in what belongs to self-concentration, &c.

5. `In five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu, may confer, &c.: When he possesses for himself full perfection in what belongs to moral practices, and is able to help others to full perfection, &c.

6. `And also in other five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should not confer, &c.: When he is unbelieving, shameless, fearless of sinning, indolent, forgetful. In these five cases, &c.

7. In five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu may confer, &c.: When he is believing, modest, fearful of sinning, strenuous, of ready memory. In these five cases, &c.

8. `And also in other five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should not confer, &c.: When as regards [\q 184/] moral practices he is guilty of moral transgressions; or when as regards the rules of conduct (145) he is guilty of transgressions in his conduct; or when as regards belief he is guilty of heresy; or when he is unlearned; or when he is foolish. In these five cases, &c.

9. `In five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu may confer, &c.: when as regards moral practices he is not guilty of moral transgressions, &c.; When he is learned; and when he is wise. In these five cases, &c.

10. `And also in other five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should not confer, &c.: When he is not able to nurse or to get nursed an antevàsika or a saddhivihàrika when he is sick, to appease him or to cause him to be appeased when discontent with religious life has sprung up within him, to dispel or to cause to be dispelled according to the Dhamma doubts of conscience which have arisen in his mind; when he does not know what is an offence; or does not know how to atone for an offence. In these five cases, &c.

11. `In five cases, O bhikkhus a bhikkhu may confer, &c.: When he is able (&c., down to:) when he knows what is an offence; and knows how to atone for an offence. In these five cases, &c.

12. `And also in other five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should not confer, &c.: When he is not able to train an antevàsika or a saddhivihàrika in the precepts of proper conduct (146), to educate, him [\q 185/] in the elements of morality (147), to instruct him in what pertains to the Dhamma, to instruct him in what pertains to the Vinaya, to discuss or to make another discuss according to the Dhamma a false Doctrine that might arise. In these five cases, &c.

13. `In five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu may confer, &c.: When he is able, &c.

14. `And also in other five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should not confer, &c.: When he does not know what is an offence; or does not know what is no offence; or does not know what is a light offence; or does not know what is a grave offence; when the two pàtimokkhas are not perfectly known to him in their entirety, with all their divisions and their whole course, and with the entire discussion according to the single rules and to the single parts of each rule. In these five cases, &c.

15. `In five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu may confer, &c.: When he knows, &c.

16. `And also in other five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should not confer, &c.: When he does not know what is an offence; or does not know what is no offence; or does not know what is a light offence; or does not know what is a grave offence; [\q 186/] or when he has not completed the tenth year (after his upasampadà). In these five cases, &c,

17. `In five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu may confer, &c.: When he knows (&c., down to:) when he has completed ten years or more than ten years (after his upasampadà). In these five cases, &c.'

End of the Sixteen Times Five Cases Concerning

The Admissibility of Upasampadà.

37.

`In six cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should not confer, &c. (148)'

End of the Sixteen Times (149) Six Cases Concerning

The Admissibility of Upasampadà.

38.

1. At that time that bhikkhu who, having formerly belonged to a titthiya school, had (by reasoning) put to silence his upajjhàya, when he remonstrated with him according to the Dhamma, and had returned to that same titthiya school (150), came back again and asked the bhikkhus for the upasampadà ordination. The bhikkhus told, &c.

That bhikkhu, O bhikkhus, who having formerly [\q 187/] belonged to a titthiya school, has put to silence his upajjhàya when he remonstrated with him according to the Dhamma, and has returned to that same titthiya school, must not receive the upasampadà ordination, if he comes back. On other persons, O bhikkhus, who have formerly belonged to titthiya schools and desire to receive the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations in this Doctrine and discipline, you ought to impose a parivàsa (a probation time) of four months.

2. `And you ought, O bhikkhus, to impose it in this way: let him (who desires to receive the ordination) first cut off his hair and beard; let him put on yellow robes, adjust his upper robe so as to cover one shoulder, salute the feet of the bhikkhus (with his head), and sit down squatting; then let him raise his joined hands, and tell him to say: "I take my refuge in the Buddha I take my refuge in the Dhamma, I take my refuge in the Saïgha. And for the second time, &c. And for the third time take I my refuge in the Buddha, and for the third time take I my refuge in the Dhamma, and for the third time take I my refuge in the Saïgha."

3. `Let that person, O bhikkhus, who has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, approach the saïgha, adjust his upper robe so as to cover one shoulder, salute the feet of the bhikkhus (with his head), sit down squatting, raise his joined hands, and say: "I, N.N., Reverend Sirs, who have formerly belonged to a titthiya school, desire to receive the upasampadà ordination in this Doctrine and discipline, and ask the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, for a parivàsa of four months." Let him ask thus a second time. Let him ask thus a third time. [\q 188/]

`Then let a learned, competent bhikkhu proclaim the following ¤atti before the saïgha: "Let the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, hear me. This person N.N., who has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, desires to receive the upasampadà ordination in this Doctrine and discipline. He asks the saïgha for a parivàsa of four months. If the saïgha is ready, let the saïgha impose on N.N., who has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, a parivàsa of four months. This is the ¤atti.

4. `"Let the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, hear me. This person N.N., who has, &c. He asks the saïgha for a parivàsa of four months. The saïgha imposes on N.N., who has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, a parivàsa of four months. Let any one of the Venerable brethren who is in favour of imposing a parivàsa of four months on N.N., who has formerly belonged to a titthiya school be silent and an one who is not in favour of it, speak. A parivàsa of four months has been imposed by the saïgha on N.N., who has formerly belonged to a titthiya school. The saïgha is in favour of it, therefore it is silent. Thus I understand."

5. `And this, O bhikkhus, is the way in which a, person that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, succeeds or fails in satisfying (the bhikkhus and obtaining upasampadà when the probation time is over).

`What is the way, O bhikkhus, in which a person that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school fails in satisfying (the bhikkhus)?

`In case, O bhikkhus, the person that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, enters the village [\q 189/] too early and comes back (to the vihàra) too late, thus, O bhikkhus, a person that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, fails in satisfying (the bhikkhus).

`And further, O bhikkhus, in case the person that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, frequents the society of harlots, or of widows, or of adult girls, or of eunuchs, or of bhikkhunis (151), thus also, O bhikkhus, a person that has formerly. Belonged, to a titthiya school, fails in satisfying (the bhikkhus).

6. `And further, O bhikkhus, in case the person that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, does not show himself skilled in the various things his fellow bhikkhus have to do not diligent, not able to consider how those things are to be done, not able to do things himself, not able to give directions to others, thus also, O bhikkhus, &c.

And further O bhikkhus, in case the person that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, does not show keen zeal, when the Doctrine is preached to him or when questions are put, in what belongs to morality, to contemplation, and to wisdom, thus also, O bhikkhus, &c.

7. `And further, O bhikkhus, in case the person that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, becomes angry displeased, and dissatisfied, when people speak against the Teacher, the belief, the opinions, the persuasion, the creed of the school he formerly belonged to; and is pleased, glad, and satisfied, when people speak against the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Saïgha; or he is pleased, glad, and satisfied, when people speak in praise of the Teacher, &c.; And becomes angry, displeased, dissatisfied, when people speak in praise of the Buddha, the [\q 190/] Dhamma, and the Saïgha; this, O bhikkhus, is a decisive moment for the failure of a person that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school (in obtaining admission to the saïgha).

`Thus, O bhikkhus, a person that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, fails in satisfying (the bhikkhus). When a person comes, O bhikkhus, that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, and has thus failed in satisfying (the bhikkhus), the upasampadà ordination should not be conferred on him.

8-10. `And what is the way O bhikkhus, in which a person that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, succeeds in satisfying (the bhikkhus)?

`In case, O bhikkhus, the person that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, does not enter the village too early (&c., point by point the contrary of the, preceding).

`When a person comes, O bhikkhus, that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, and has thus succeeded in satisfying (the bhikkhus), the upasampadà ordination ought to be conferred on him.

11. `If a person, O bhikkhus, that has formerly belonged to a titthiya school, comes (to the bhikkhus) naked, it is incumbent on his upajjhàya to get a robe for him. If he comes with unshaven hair, the saïgha's permission ought to be asked for having his hair shaved (152).

`If fire worshippers and Jañilas come to you, O bhikkhus, they are to receive the upasampadà ordination (directly), and no parivàsa is to be imposed on them. And for what reason? These, O bhikkhus, hold the Doctrine that actions receive their [\q 191/] reward, and that our deeds have their result (according to their moral merit).

`If Sakya by birth, O bhikkhus, who has belonged to a titthiya school comes to you, he is to receive the upasampadà ordination (directly), and no parivàsa is to be imposed on him. This exceptional privilege, O bhikkhus, I grant to my kinsmen.'

Here Ends the Exposition on the Ordination of Persons

That Have Formerly Belonged to Titthiya Schools.

End of the Seventh Bhànavàra.

39.

1. At that time these five diseases prevailed among the people of Magadha: leprosy, boils, dry leprosy, consumption, and fits. The people who were affected with these five diseases went to Jãvaka Komàrabhacca (153) and said: `Pray, doctor, cure us.'

`I have too many duties, Sirs, and am too occupied. I have to treat the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra, and the royal seraglio, and the fraternity of bhikkhus with the Buddha at their head. I cannot cure you.'

`All that we possess shall be yours, doctor, and we will be your slaves; pray, doctor, cure us,.'

`I have too many duties, Sirs, &c.; I cannot cure you.'

2. Now those people thought: `Indeed the precepts which these Sakyaputtiya samaõas keep and [\q 192/] the life they live are commodious; they have good meals and lie down on beds protected from the wind. What if we were to embrace the religious life among the Sakyaputtiya samaõas: then the bhikkhus will nurse us, and Jãvaka Komàrabhacca will cure us.'

Thus these persons went to the bhikkhus and asked them for the pabbajjà ordination; the bhikkhus conferred on them the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations; and the bhikkhus nursed them, and Jãvaka Komàrabhacca cured them.

3. At that time the bhikkhus, who had to nurse many sick bhikkhus, began to solicit (lay people) with many demands and many requests: `Give us food for the sick; give us food for the tenders of the sick; give us medicine for the sick.' And also Jãvaka Komàrabhacca, who had to treat many sick bhikkhus, neglected some of his duties to the king.

4. Now one day a man who was affected with the five diseases went to Jãvaka Komàrabhacca and said: `Pray, doctor, cure me.' `I have too many duties, Sir, and am too occupied; I have to treat the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra, and the royal seraglio, and the fraternity of bhikkhus with the Buddha at their head; I cannot cure you.

`All that I possess shall be yours, doctor and I will be your slave; pray doctor, cure me.'

`I have too many duties, Sir, &c.; I cannot cure you.'

5. Now that man thought: `Indeed the precepts which these Sakyaputtiya samaõas keep (&c., down to:) then the bhikkhus will nurse me, and Jãvaka Komàrabhacca will cure me. When I have become free from sickness, then I will return to the world.' Thus that man went to the bhikkhus and asked them for the pabbajjà ordination; the bhikkhus, [\q 193/] conferred on him the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations; and the bhikkhus nursed him, and Jãvaka Komàrabhacca cured him. When he had become free from sickness, he returned to the world. Now Jãvaka Komàrabhacca saw this person that had returned to the world; and when he saw him he asked that person: `Had you not embraced the religious life, Sir, among the bhikkhus?' `Yes, doctor.'

`And why have you adopted such a course, Sir?' Then that man told Jãvaka Komàrabhacca the whole matter.

6. Then Jãvaka Komàrabhacca was annoyed, murmured, and became angry: `How can the Venerable brethren confer the pabbajjà ordination on a person affected with the five diseases?'

And Jãvaka Komàrabhacca went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him and having respectfully saluted the Blessed One, he sat down near Him. Sitting near Him, Jãvaka Komàrabhacca said to the Blessed One: `Pray, Lord, let their reverences not confer the pabbajjà ordination on persons affected with the five diseases.'

7. Then the Blessed One taught, incited, animated and gladdened Jãvaka Komàrabhacca by religious discourse; and Jãvaka Komàrabhacca, having been taught . . . and gladdened by the Blessed One by religious discourse, rose from his seat, respectfully saluted the Blessed One, and passing round Him with his right side towards Him, went away.

In consequence of that and on this occasion the Blessed One, after having delivered a religious discourse, thus addressed the bhikkhus.. `Let no one, [\q 194/] O bhikkhus, who is affected with the, five diseases receive the pabbajjà ordination. He who confers the pabbajjà ordination (on such a person), is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

40.

1. At that time the border provinces (of the kingdom) of the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra were agitated. Then the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra gave order to the officers who were at the head of the army: `Well now, go and search through the border provinces (154).' The officers who were at the head of the army accepted the order of the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra (by saying), `Yes, your majesty.'

2. Now many distinguished warriors thought: `We who go (to war) and find our delight in fighting, do evil and produce great demerit. Now what shall we do that we may desist from evil-doing and may do good?'

Then these warriors thought: `These Sakyaputtiya samaõas lead indeed a virtuous, tranquil, holy life; they speak the Truth; they keep the precepts of morality and are endowed with all virtues. If we could obtain pabbajjà with the Sakyaputtiya samaõas, we should desist from evil-doing and do good.'

Thus these warriors went to the bhikkhus and [\q 195/] asked them for the pabbajjà ordination; the bhikkhus conferred on them the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations.

3. The officers at the head of the army asked the royal soldiers: `Why, how is it that the warriors N.N. and N.N. are nowhere to be seen?'

`The warriors N.N. and N.N., Lords, have embraced religious life among the bhikkhus.'

Then the officers at the head of the army were annoyed, murmured, and became angry: `How can the Sakyaputtiya samaõas ordain persons in the royal service?'

The officers who were at the head of the army told the thing to the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra. And the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra asked the officers of justice: `Tell me, my good Sirs, what punishment does he deserve who ordains a person in the royal service?'

`The upajjhàya, your majesty, should be beheaded; to him who recites (the kammavàcà), the tongue should be torn out; to those who form the chapter, half of their ribs should be broken.'

4. Then the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him and having respectfully saluted the Blessed One, he sat down near Him. Sitting near Him the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra said to the Blessed One: `Lord, there are unbelieving kings who are disinclined (to the faith); these might harass the bhikkhus even on trifling occasions. Pray, Lord, let their reverences not confer the pabbajjà ordination on persons in royal service.'

Then the Blessed One taught (&c., see chap.39.7, [\q 196/] down to:) thus addressed the bhikkhus: `Let no one, O bhikkhus, who is in the royal service, receive the pabbajjà ordination. He who confers the pabbajjà ordination (on such a person), is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

41.

At that time the robber Aïgulimàla (155) had embraced religious life among the bhikkhus. When the people saw that, they became alarmed and terrified; they fled away, went elsewhere, turned away their heads, and shut their doors. The people were annoyed, murmured, and became angry: `How can the Sakyaputtiya samaõas ordain a robber who openly wears the emblems (of his deeds)?'

Some bhikkhus heard those people that were annoyed, murmured, and had become angry; these bhikkhus told the thing to the Blessed One.

The Blessed One thus addressed the bhikkhus: `Let no robber, O bhikkhus, who wears the emblems (of his deeds), receive the pabbajjà ordination. He who confers the pabbajjà ordination (on such a person), is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

[\q 197/]

42.

1. At that time the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra had issued the following decree: `No one is to do any harm to those who are ordained among the Sakyaputtiya samaõas; well taught is their Doctrine; let them lead a holy life for the sake of the complete extinction of suffering.

Now At that time a certain person who had committed robbery was imprisoned in the jail. He broke out of the jail, ran away, and received the pabbajjà ordination with the bhikkhus.

2. The people who saw him, said: `Here is the robber who has broken out of jail; come, let us bring him (before the authorities).'

But some people replied: `Do not say so, Sirs. A decree has been issued by the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra: `No one is to do any harm to those who are ordained, &c.'

People were annoyed, murmured, and became angry, thinking: `Indeed these Sakyaputtiya samaõas are secure from anything; it is not allowed to do any harm to them. How can they ordain a robber who has broken out of jail?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One. `Let no robber, O bhikkhus, who has broken out of jail, receive the pabbajjà ordination. He who confers the pabbajjà ordination (on such a person), is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

[\q 198/]

43.

At that time a certain person who had committed robbery had run away and had become ordained with the bhikkhus. At the royal palace a proclamation was written: `Wherever he is seen he is to be killed.'

The people who saw him, said: `Here is the proclaimed robber; come, let us kill him' (&c., as in chap.42).

`Let no proclaimed robber, O bhikkhus, receive the pabbajjà ordination. He who confers the pabbajjà ordination (on such a robber), is guilty of a dukkaña offence'

44.

At that time a certain person who had been punished by scourging had been ordained with the bhikkhus. People were annoyed, &c.: `How can these Sakyaputtiya samaõas ordain a person that has been punished by scourging?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, who has been punished by scourging, receive the pabbajjà ordination. He who confers the pabbajjà ordination (on such a person), is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

45.

At that time a certain person who had been punished by branding (&c., as in chap.44, down to the end).

[\q 199/]

46.

At that time a certain person who was in debt, ran away and was ordained with the bhikkhus. When his creditors saw him, they said: `There is our debtor; come, let us lead him (to prison).' But some people replied: `Do not say so, Sirs. A decree has been issued by the Magadha King Seniya Bimbisàra : `No one is to do any harm to those who are ordained with the Sakyaputtiya samaõas; well taught is their Doctrine; let them lead a holy life for the sake of the complete extinction of suffering.'

People were annoyed, murmured, and became angry: `Indeed these Sakyaputtiya samaõas are secure from anything; it is not allowed to do anything to them. How can they ordain a debtor?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no debtor, O bhikkhus receive the pabbajjà ordination. He who confers the pabbajjà ordination (on a debtor) is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

47.

At that time a slave ran away and was ordained, with the bhikkhus. When his masters saw him they said: `There is our slave; come, let us lead him away (back to our house),' (&c., as in chap.46).

`Let no slave, O bhikkhus, receive the pabbajjà ordination. He who confers the pabbajjà ordination (on a slave) is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

[\q 200/]

48.

1. At that time a certain smith (156) who was bald headed, having had a quarrel with his father and mother, had gone to the aràma and received pabbajjà with the bhikkhus. Now the father and mother of that bald-headed smith, searching after that bald-headed smith, came to the aràma and asked the bhikkhus: `Pray, Reverend Sirs, have you seen such and such a boy?'

The bhikkhus, who did not know him, said: `We do not know him;' having not seen him, they said: `We have not seen him.'

2. Now the father and mother of that bald-headed smith, searching after that bald-headed smith, found him ordained with the bhikkhus; they were annoyed, &c.: `These Sakyaputtiya samaõas are shameless, wicked, and liars. They knew him and said: "We do not know him;" they had seen him and said: `We have not seen him." This boy has been ordained with the bhikkhus.'

Now some bhikkhus heard the father and mother of that bald-headed smith, who were annoyed, &c. Those bhikkhus told the thing to the Blessed One.

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that the saïgha's permission is asked for having (the new coming bhikkhus) shaved.'

[\q 201/]

49.

1. At that time there was in Ràjagaha a company of seventeen boys, friends of each other; young Upàli (157) was first among them. Now Upàli's father and mother thought: `How will Upàli after our death live a life of ease and without pain?' Then Upàli's father and mother said to themselves: `If Upàli could learn writing, he would after our death live a life of ease and without pain.' But then Upàli's father and mother thought again: `If Upàli learns writing, his fingers will become sore. But if Upàli could learn arithmetic, he would after our death live a life of ease and without pain.'

2. But then Upàli's father and mother thought again:`If Upàli learns arithmetic, his breast will become diseased (158). But if Upàli could learn money changing (159), he would after our death live a life of ease and comfort, and without pain.' But then Upàli's father and mother said to themselves: `If Upàli learns money-changing, his eyes will suffer. Now here are the Sakyaputtiya samaõas, who keep commodious precepts and live a commodious life; they have good meals and lie down on beds protected from the wind. If Upàli could be ordained with the [\q 202/] Sakyaputtiya samaõas, he would after our death live a life of ease and without pain.'

3. Now young Upàli heard his father and mother talking thus. Then young Upàli went to the other boys; having approached them, he said to those boys: `Come, Sirs, let us get ordained with the Sakyaputtiya samaõas.' (They replied): `If you will get ordained, Sir, we will be ordained also.' Then those boys went each to his father and mother and said to them: `Give me your consent for leaving the world and going forth into the houseless state.' Then the parents of those boys, who thought, `It is a good thing what all these boys are wishing so unanimously for,' gave their consent. They went to the bhikkhus and asked them for the pabbajjà ordination. The bhikkhus conferred the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations on them.

4. In the night at dawn, they rose and began to cry: `Give us rice-milk, give us soft food, give us hard food!' The bhikkhus said: `Wait, friends, till day-time. If there is rice-milk, you shall drink; if there is food, soft or hard, you shall eat; if there is no rice-milk and no food, soft or hard, you must go out for alms, and then you will eat.'

But those bhikkhus, when they were thus spoken to by the other bhikkhus, threw their bedding about and made it wet, calling out: `Give us rice-milk, give us soft food, give us hard food!'

5. Then the Blessed One, having arisen in the night, at dawn, heard the noise which those boys made; hearing it He said to the Venerable ânanda: `Now, ânanda, what noise of boys is that?'

Then the Venerable ânanda told the thing to the Blessed One. [\q 203/]

`Is it true, O bhikkhus, that the bhikkhus knowingly confer the upasampadà ordination on persons under twenty years of age?'

`It is true, Lord.'

Then the, Blessed One rebuked those bhikkhus: `How can those foolish persons, O bhikkhus, knowingly confer the upasampadà ordination on persons under twenty years of age?'

6. `A person under twenty years, O bhikkhus, cannot endure coldness and heat, hunger and thirst, vexation by gadflies and gnats, by storms an heat of the sun, and by reptiles; (he cannot endure) abusive, offensive language; he is not able to bear bodily pains which are severe, sharp, grievous, disagreeable, unpleasant, and destructive to life; whilst a person that has twenty years of age, O bhikkhus, can endure coldness, &c. This will not do, O bhikkhus, for converting the unconverted and for augmenting the number of the converted.'

Having rebuked those bhikkhus and delivered a religious discourse, He thus addressed the bhikkhus: `Let no one, O bhikkhus, knowingly confer the upasampadà ordination on a person under twenty years of age. He who does, is to be treated according to the law (160)'

[\q 204/]

50.

At that time a certain family had died of pestilence (161); only a father and his son were left; they received the pabbajjà ordination with the bhikkhus and went together on their rounds for alms. Now that boy, when food was given to his father, ran up to him and said: `Give some to me too father give some to me too, father.'

People were annoyed, &c.: `These Sakyaputtiya samaõas live an impure life; this boy is a bhikkhu's son.

Some bhikkhus heard, &c.

They told this thing to she Blessed One, &t.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, confer the pabbajjà ordination on a boy under fifteen years of age. He who does is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

51.

At that time a believing, pious family, who devoted themselves to the (especial) service of the Venerable ânanda, had died of pestilence, only two boys were left; these, when seeing bhikkhu's, ran up to them according to their old custom, but the bhikkhus turned them away. When they were turned away by the bhikkhus, they cried. Now the Venerable ânanda thought: `The Blessed One has forbidden us to confer the pabbajjà ordination [\q 205/] on a boy under fifteen years of age, and these boys are under fifteen years of age. What can be done in order that these boys may not perish?' And the Venerable ânanda told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Are these boys able, ânanda, to scare crows?' `They are, Lord.'

In consequence of that and on this occasion the Blessed One, after having delivered a religious discourse, thus addressed the bhikkhus: `I allow you, O bhikkhus, to confer the pabbajjà ordination on crow-keeper boys even under fifteen years of age.'

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At that time the Venerable Upananda, of the Sakya tribe, had two novices, Kandakà and Mihama; these committed sodomy with each other. The bhikkhus were annoyed, &c.: `How can novices abandon themselves to such bad conduct

They told this thing to the Blessed One, &c.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, ordain two novices. He who does, is guilty of a dukkaña offence (162).'

53.

1. At that time the Blessed One dwelt at Ràjagaha during the rainy season, and remained at the same place during winter and summer. The people were annoyed, &c.: `The (four) regions are (163). . . and [\q 206/] covered by darkness to the Sakyaputtiya samaõas; they cannot discern the (four) regions. Some bhikkhus heard, &c.

2. Then the Blessed One said to the Venerable ânanda: `Go, ânanda, take a key and tell the bhikkhus in every cell: "Friends, the Blessed One wishes to go forth to Dakkhinàgiri. Let any one of the Venerable brethren who thinks fit, come to him."`

The Venerable ânanda accepted this order of the Blessed One (by saying), `Yes, Lord,' took a key and said to the bhikkhus in every cell: `Friends, the Blessed One,' &c.

3. The bhikkhus replied: `Friend ânanda, the Blessed One has prescribed (164) that bhikkhus are to live (the first) ten years in dependence (on their àcariyas and upajjhàyas), and that he who has completed his tenth year, may give a nissaya himself now if we go there, we shall be obliged to take a nissaya there ; then we shall stay there for a short time, then we must go back again and take a new nissaya. If our àcariyas and upajjhàyas go, we will go also; if our àcariyas and upajjhàyas do not go, we will not go either. Otherwise our light-mindedness, friend ânanda, will become manifest!

4. Thus the Blessed One went forth to Dakkhinàgiri followed only by a few bhikkhus. And the Blessed One after having dwelt at Dakkhinàgiri as long as He thought fit, went back to Ràjagaha again.

Then the Blessed One said to the Venerable ânanda: `How is it, ânanda, that the Perfect [\q 207/] One has gone forth to Dakkhinàgiri with so few bhikkhus?'

Then the Venerable ânanda told the thing to the Blessed One.

In consequence of that and on this occasion the Blessed One, after having delivered a religious discourse, thus addressed the bhikkhus: `I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that a learned, competent bhikkhu lives five years in dependence (on his àcariya and upajjhàya), an unlearned one all his life.

5. `In five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should not live without a nissaya (i.e. independent of àcariya and upajjhàya): when he does not possess full perfection in what belongs to moral practices (&c., as in chap.6.2). In these five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should not live without a nissaya.

`In five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu may live without a nissaya: when he possesses full perfection in what belongs to moral practices (&c., as in chap.36.3) in these five cases, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu may live without a nissaya.

6-13. `And also in other five cases, &c. (165)'

End of the Eighth Bhànavàra, Which is Called the

Abhayåvara Bhànavàra (166).

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1. Then the Blessed One, after having resided at Ràjagaha as long as He thought fit, went forth to [\q 208/] Kapilavatthu. Wandering from place to place He came to Kapilavatthu. There the Blessed One dwelt in the Sakka country, near Kapilavatthu, in the nigrodhàràma (Banyan grove).

And in the forenoon the Blessed One, having put on His robes, took His alms-bowl and with His civara on went to the residence of the Sakka Suddhodana (His father). Having gone there, He sat down on a seat laid out for Him.

Then the princess, who was the mother of Ràhula (167) said to young Ràhula: `This is your father, Ràhula; go and ask Him for your inheritance.'

2. Then young Ràhula went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him, he stationed himself before the Blessed One (and said): your shadow, samaõa, is a place of bliss.' Then the Blessed One rose from His seat and went away, and young Ràhula followed the Blessed One from behind and said: `Give me my inheritance, samaõa; give me my inheritance, samaõa.' Then the Blessed One said to the Venerable Sàriputta: `Well, Sàriputta, confer the pabbajjà ordination on young Ràhula.'

(Sàriputta replied): `How shall I confer, Lord, the pabbajjà ordination on young

Ràhula?

3. In consequence of that and on this occasion the Blessed One, after having delivered a religious discourse, thus addressed the bhikkhus: `I prescribe, [\q 209/] O bhikkhus, the pabbajjà ordination of novices by the threefold declaration of taking refuge.

`And you ought, O bhikkhus, to confer the pabbajjà ordination (on a novice) in this way: let him first have his hair and beard cut off; let him put on yellow robes, adjust his upper robe so as to cover one shoulder, salute the feet of the bhikkhus (with his head), and sit down squatting; then let him raise his joined hands and tell him to say: "I take my refuge in the Buddha, I take my refuge in the Dhamma, I take my refuge in the Saïgha. And for the second time, &c. And for the third time, &c."

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, the pabbajjà ordination of novices by this threefold declaration of taking refuge.'

Thus the Venerable Sàriputta conferred the pabbajjà ordination on young Ràhula.

4. Then the Sakka Suddhodana went to the place where the Blessed One was; having approached Him and having respectfully saluted the Blessed One, he sat down near Him. Sitting near Him the Sakka Suddhodana said to the Blessed One: `Lord, I ask one boon of the Blessed One.' (The Buddha replied): `The perfect ones, Gotama, are above granting boons (before they know what they are (168)).' (Suddhodana said): `Lord, it is a proper and unobjectionable demand.' `Speak, Gotama.'

5. Lord, when the Blessed One gave up the [\q 210/] world, it was a great pain to me; so it was when Nanda (169) did the same; my pain was excessive when Ràhula too did so. The love for a son, Lord, cuts into the skin; having cut into the skin, it cuts into the hide; having cut into the hide, it cuts into the flesh . . . the ligaments . . . the bones; having cut into the bones, it reaches the marrow and dwells in the marrow. Pray, Lord, let their reverences not confer the pabbajjà ordination on a son without his father's and mother's permission.'

Then the Blessed One taught the Sakka Suddhodana (&c., see chap.39.7).

`Let no son, O bhikkhus, receive the pabbajjà ordination without his father's and mother's permission. He who confers the pabbajjà ordination (on a son without that permission), is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

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Then the Blessed One, after having resided at Kapilavatthu as long as He thought fit, went forth to Sàvatthi. Wandering from place to place He came to Sàvatthi. There the Blessed One dwelt at Sàvatthi, in the Jetavana, the aràma of Anàthapindika.

At that time a family who devoted themselves to the (especial) service of the Venerable Sàriputta sent a boy to the Venerable Sàriputta (with this message): [\q 211/] might the thera confer the pabbajjà ordination on this boy.' Now the Venerable Sàriputta thought: `The Blessed One has established the rule (170), that no one may ordain two novices, and I have already one novice, Ràhula. Now what am I to do?' He told the thing to the Blessed One.

`I allow, O bhikkhus, a learned, competent bhikkhu to ordain two novices, or to ordain as many novices as he is able to administer exhortation and instruction to.'

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Now the novices thought: `How many precepts (171) are there for us, and in what (precepts) are we to exercise ourselves

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, ten precepts for the novices, and the exercise of the novices in these (ten precepts), viz. abstinence from destroying life; abstinence from stealing; abstinence from impurity; abstinence from lying; abstinence from arrack and strong drink and intoxicating liquors, which cause indifference (to religion); abstinence from eating at forbidden times; abstinence from dancing, singing, music, and seeing spectacles; abstinence from garlands, scents, unguents, ornaments, and finery; abstinence from (the use of) high or broad beds; abstinence from accepting gold or silver. I prescribe, [\q 212/] O bhikkhus, these ten precepts for the novices, and the exercise of the novices in these (ten precepts).'

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1. At that time novices did not show reverence and confidence towards the bhikkhus, and did not live in harmony with them. The bhikkhus were annoyed, murmured, and became angry: `How can the novices not show reverence and confidence towards the bhikkhus, and not live in harmony with them?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that you inflict punishment upon a novice in five cases: when he is intent on the bhikkhus receiving no alms; when he is intent on the bhikkhus' meeting with misfortune; when he is intent on the bhikkhus' finding no residence; when he abuses and reviles the bhikkhus; when he causes divisions between bhikkhus and bhikkhus. I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that in these five cases you inflict punishment upon a novice.

2. Now the bhikkhus thought: `What punishment are we to inflict?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that you forbid them (certain places, for instance, their own residences).'

At that time bhikkhus forbade novices the whole Saõghàràma. The novices, who were not admitted to the Saõghàràma, went away, or returned to the world, or went over to titthiya schools.

They told this thing to the Blessed One. [\q 213/]

`Let them not, O bhikkhus, forbid (novices) the whole Saõghàràma. He who does so, commits a dukkaña offence. I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that (the bhikkhus) forbid (a novice) the place where he lives or which he uses to frequent.'

3. At that time bhikkhus forbade the novices the use of (certain kinds of) food that is taken with the mouth. People, when they prepared rice-milk to drink or meals for the saïgha, said to the novices: `Come, Reverend Sirs, drink rice-milk, come, Reverend Sirs, take food.' The novices replied: `It is impossible, friends; the bhikkhus have issued a forewarning (against us).' The people were annoyed, murmured, and became angry, thinking: `How can their reverences forbid novices the use of all food that is taken with the mouth?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let them not, O bhikkhus, forbid (novices) food that is taken with the mouth. He who does so, commits a dukkaña offence.'

End of the Section About Punishment (of Novices).

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At that time the chabbaggiyà (172) bhikkhus laid a ban upon novices without the consent of the upajjhàyas (of those novices). The upajjhàyas [\q 214/] searched after them, thinking: `How is it that our novices have disappeared?' The bhikkhus said: ,the chabbaggiyà bhikkhus, friends have laid a ban upon them.' The upajjhàyas were annoyed, &c.: `How can the chabbaggiyà bhikkhus lay a ban upon our novices without having obtained our consent?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, lay a ban (upon novices) without consent of the upajjhàyas. He who does, commits a dukkaña offence.'

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At that time the chabbaggiyà bhikkhus drew the novices of senior bhikkhus over (to themselves). The theras, who were obliged to get themselves teeth-cleansers and water to rinse their mouths with, became tired.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, draw the followers of another bhikkhu over to himself. He who does, commits a dukkaña offence.'

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At that time a novice, Kandakà by name, who was a follower of the Venerable Upananda Sakyaputta, had sexual intercourse with a bhikkhuni Kandakà by name. The bhikkhus were annoyed, &c.: `How can a novice abandon himself to such conduct?' [\q 215/]

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that you expel a novice (from the fraternity) in the following ten cases: when he destroys life; when he commits theft; when he commits impurity; when he is a liar; when he drinks strong drinks; when he speaks against the Buddha; when he speaks against the Dhamma; when he speaks against the saïgha; when he holds false Doctrines; when he has sexual intercourse with bhikkhunis (173). In these ten cases I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that you expel the novice (from the fraternity).'

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At that time, &c. (174)

`Let a eunuch, O bhikkhus, who has not received the upasampadà ordination, not receive it; if he has received it, let him be expelled (from the fraternity).'

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62.

1. At that time there was a certain person of an old family, whose kinsmen had died away; he was delicately nurtured. Now this person of an old family, whose kinsmen had died away, thought: I am delicately nurtured; I am not able to acquire new riches or to augment the riches which I possess. What shall I do in order that I may live a life of ease and without pain?'

Then this person of an old family, whose kinsmen had died away, gave himself the following answer: `There are the Sakyaputtiya samaõas, who keep commodious precepts and live a commodious life; they have good meals and lie down on beds protected from wind. What if I were to procure myself an alms-bowl and robes on my own account, and were to have my hair and beard cut off, to put on yellow robes, to go to the aràma, and to live there with the bhikkhus.'

2. Then that person of an old family, whose kinsmen had died away, procured himself an almsbowl and robes on his own account, had his hair and beard cut off, put on yellow robes, went to the aràma, and respectfully saluted the bhikkhus. The [\q 217/] bhikkhus said to him: `How many years, friend, have elapsed since your upasampadà?'

`What does that mean, friends, "Years elapsed since the upasampadà?"'

`And who is your upajjhàya, friend?' `What does that word "upajjhàya" mean friends?' The bhikkhus said to the Venerable Upàli: `Pray, friend Upàli, examine this ascetic.'

3. Then that person of an old family, whose kinsmen had died away, when being examined by the Venerable Upàli, told him the whole matter. The Venerable Upàli told this thing to the bhikkhus; the bhikkhus told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let a person, O bhikkhus, who has furtively attached himself to the saïgha, if he has not received the upasampadà ordination, not receive it; if he has received it, let him be expelled (from the fraternity).

`Let a person, O bhikkhus, who has gone over to the titthiyas' (&c., as in chap.61).

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1. At that time there was a serpent who was aggrieved at, ashamed of, and conceived aversion for his having been born as a serpent. Now this serpent thought: `What am I to do in order to become released from being a serpent, and quickly to obtain human nature?' Then this serpent gave himself the following answer: `These Sakyaputtiya samaõas lead indeed a virtuous, tranquil, holy life; they speak the Truth; they keep the precepts of morality, and are endowed with all virtues. If [\q 218/] I could obtain pabbajjà with the Sakyaputtiya samaõas, I should be released from being a serpent and quickly obtain human nature.

2. Then that serpent, in the shape of a youth, went to the bhikkhus, and asked them for the pabbajjà ordination; the bhikkhus conferred on him the pabbajjà and upasampadà ordinations.

At that time that serpent dwelt together with a certain bhikkhu in the last vihàra (near the boundary wall of the Jetavana). Now that bhikkhu, having arisen in the night, at dawn, was walking up and down in the open air. When that bhikkhu had left (the vihàra), that serpent, who thought himself safe (from discovery), fell asleep (in his natural shape). The whole vihàra was filled with the snake's body; his windings jutted out of the window.

3. Then that bhikkhu thought: `I will go back to the vihàra,' opened the door, and saw the whole vihàra filled with the snake's body, the windings jutting out of the window. Seeing that he was terrified and cried out. The bhikkhus ran up, and said to that bhikkhu : `Why did you cry out, friend?' `This whole vihàra, friends, is filled with a snake's body; the windings jut out of the window.'

Then that serpent awoke from that noise and sat down on his seat. The bhikkhus said to him `Who are you, friend?' `I am a serpent, Reverend Sirs.' `And why have you done such a thing, friend?' Then that nàga told the whole matter to the bhikkhus; the bhikkhus, told it to the Blessed One.

4. In consequence of that and on this occasion the Blessed One having ordered the fraternity of [\q 219/] bhikkhus to assemble, said to that serpent: `You serpents are not capable of (spiritual) growth in this Doctrine and discipline. However, serpent, go and observe fast on the fourteenth, fifteenth, and eighth day of each half month; thus will you be released from being a serpent and quickly obtain human nature:

Then, that serpent, who thought, `I am not capable of (spiritual) growth in this Doctrine and discipline,' became sad and sorrowful, shed tears, made an outcry, and went away.

5. Then the Blessed One said to the bhikkhus: `There are two occasions,: O bhikkhus, on which a serpent (who has assumed human shape) manifests his true nature: when he has sexual intercourse with a female of his species, and if he thinks himself safe (from discovery) and falls asleep. These, O bhikkhus, are the two occasions on which a serpent manifests his true nature.

`Let an animal, O bhikkhus, that has not received the upasampadà ordination, not receive it; if it has received it, let it be expelled (from the fraternity).'

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1. At that time a certain young man deprived his mother of life. He was grieved, ashamed, and loathed this sinful deed. Now this young man thought: `What am I to do to get rid of my sinful deed?' Then this young man gave himself this answer: `These Sakyaputtiya samaõas lead indeed a virtuous, tranquil, holy life, &c. If I could obtain [\q 220/] pabbajjà with the Sakyaputtiya samaõas I might get rid of my sinful deed.'

2. Then that young man went to the bhikkhus and asked them for the pabbajjà ordination. The bhikkhus said to the Venerable Upàli: `Formerly, friend Upàli, a serpent in the shape of a youth received the pabbajjà ordination with the bhikkhus; pray, friend Upàli, examine this young man.' Then that young man, when examined by the, Venerable Upàli, told him the whole matter. The Venerable Upàli told it to the bhikkhus; the bhikkhus told it to the Blessed One.

`Let a person, O bhikkhus, that is guilty of matricide, if he has not received the upasampadà ordination, not receive it; if he has received it. Let him be expelled (from the fraternity).'

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At that time a certain young man deprived his father of life (&c., as in chap.64).

`Let a person, O bhikkhus, that is guilty of parricide, &c.'

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1. At that time a number of bhikkhus were travelling on the road from Sàketa to Sàvatthi. On the road robbers broke forth, robbed some of the bhikkhus, and killed some of them. Then royal soldiers came from Sàvatthi and caught some of the robbers; others of them escaped. Those who had escaped, received pabbajjà with the bhikkhus; those who had been caught, were led to death. [\q 221/]

2. Then those who had been ordained, saw those robbers who were being led to death; seeing them they said: `It is well that we have escaped; had we been caught, we should also be killed thus. The bhikkhus said to them: `Why, what have you done, friends? Then those (robbers) who had been ordained, told the whole matter to the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus told this thing to the Blessed One.

Those bhikkhus, O bhikkhus, were arahats. Let a person, O bhikkhus, that has murdered a arahat, if this person has not received the upasampadà ordination, not receive it; if he has received it, let him be expelled (from the fraternity).'

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At that time a number of bhikkhunis were travelling on the road from Sàketa to Sàvatthi. On the road robbers broke forth, robbed some of the bhikkhunis, and violated some of them. Then royal soldiers: (&c., as in chap.66).

The bhikkhus told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let a person, O bhikkhus, that has violated a bhikkhuni (or, that has had sexual intercourse with a bhikkhuni), (&c., as in chap.66).

`Let a person, O bhikkhus, that has caused a schism among the Saïgha, &c.

`Let a person, O bhikkhus, that has shed (a Buddha's) blood;' &c.

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68.

At that time a certain hermaphrodite had received pabbajjà with the bhikkhus; so karoti pikàrapeti pi.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let a hermaphrodite, O bhikkhus,' &c.

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At that time the bhikkhus conferred the upasampadà ordination on a person that had no upajjhàya.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus; who has no upajjhàya, receive the upasampadà ordination. He who confers the upasampadà ordination (on such a person), commits a dukkaña offence.'

2. At that time the bhikkhus conferred the upasampadà ordination with the saïgha as upajjhàya.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no one receive the upasampadà ordination with the saïgha as upajjhàya. He who confers the upasampadà ordination (in such a way), commits a dukkaña offence.'

3. At that time the bhikkhus conferred the upasampadà ordination with a number of bhikkhus (175) as upajjhàya (&c., as before).

4. At that time the bhikkhus conferred the upasampadà [\q 223/] ordination with a eunuch as upajjhàya, &c,; with a person that had furtively attached himself (to the saïgha) as upajjhàya; with a person that was gone over to the titthiyas as upajjhàya; with an animal as upajjhàya; with a person that was guilty of matricide as upajjhàya; with a person that was guilty of parricide as upajjhàya; with a person that had murdered an arahat as upajjhàya; with a person that had violated a bhikkhuni as upajjhàya; with a person that had caused a schism among the Saïgha as upajjhàya; with a person that had shed (a Buddha's) blood as upajjhàya; with a hermaphrodite, as upajjhàya.

They told this thing to the Blessed One. `Let no one,' &c. (as in the first clause).

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1. At that time the bhikkhus conferred the upasampadà ordination on persons that had no almsbowl. They received alms with their hands. People were annoyed, murmured, and became angry, saying, `Like the titthiyas.'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, receive the upasampadà ordination without having an alms-bowl. He who confers the upasampadà ordination (on a person that has not), commits a dukkaña offence.'

2 . At that time the bhikkhus conferred the upasampadà ordination on persons that had no robes. They went out for alms naked. People were annoyed (&c., as in sect.1).

3. At that time the bhikkhus conferred the upasampadà [\q 224/] ordination on persons that had neither alms-bowl nor robes. They went out for alms naked and (received alms) with their hands. People were annoyed (&c., as in sect.1).

4. At that time the bhikkhus conferred the upasampadà ordination on persons that had borrowed alms-bowls. After the ordination (the owners) took their alms-bowls back; (the bhikkhus) received alms with their hands. People were annoyed (&c. down to): `Like the titthiyas.'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, receive the upasampadà ordination who has borrowed the alms-bowl. He who confers,' &c. (as in the first clause).

5. At that time the bhikkhus conferred the upasampadà ordination on persons that had borrowed robes. After the ordination (the owners) took their robes back; (the bhikkhus) went out for alms naked. People were annoyed (&c., as in sect.1 to the end).

6. At that time the bhikkhus conferred the upasampadà ordination on persons that had borrowed alms-howls and robes, &c.

Here end the twenty cases in which upasampadà is forbidden.

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1. At that time the bhikkhus conferred the pabbajjà ordination on a person whose hands were cut off, on a person whose feet were cut off, whose hands and feet were cut off, whose ears were cut off, whose nose was cut off, whose ears and nose were cut off, whose fingers were cut off, whose [\q 225/] thumbs were cut off, whose tendons (of the feet) were cut, who had hands like a snake's hood (176), who was a hump-back, or a dwarf, or a person that had a goitre, that had been branded, that had been scourged, on a proclaimed robber, on a person that had elephantiasis, that was afflicted with bad illness, that gave offence (by any deformity) to those who saw him, on a one-eyed person, on a person with a crooked limb, on a lame person, on a person that was paralysed on one side, on a cripple (177), on a person weak from age, on a blind man, on a dumb man, on a deaf man, on a blind and dumb man, on a blind and deaf man, on a deaf and dumb man, on a blind, deaf and dumb man.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no person, O bhikkhus, whose hands are cut off receive the pabbajjà ordination. Let no person whose feet are cut off, receive the pabbajjà ordination, &c. (each of the above cases being here repeated). He who confers the pabbajjà ordination (on such persons), is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

Here End the Thirty-Two Cases in Which Pabbajjà

Is Forbidden.

End of the Ninth Bhànavàra.

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72.

1. At that time the chabbaggiyà bhikkhus gave a nissaya to shameless bhikkhus.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, give a nissaya to shameless bhikkhus. He who does, is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

At that time some bhikkhus lived in dependence on shameless bhikkhus (i.e. they received a nissaya from them, they chose them for their upajjhàyas or àcariyas); ere long they became also shameless, bad bhikkhus.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, live in dependence on shameless bhikkhus. He who does, is guilty of a dukkaña offence.'

2. Now the bhikkhus thought: `The Blessed One has prescribed that we shall not give a nissaya to shameless bhikkhus, nor live in dependence on shameless bhikkhus. Now how are we to discern modest and shameless persons?.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that you wait first four or five days until you have seen how a bhikkhu behaves to the other bhikkhus.'

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At that time a certain bhikkhu was travelling on the road in the Kosala country. Now this bhikkhu thought: `The Blessed One has prescribed that we shall not live without a nissaya (of an àcariya and [\q 227/] an upajjhàya); now I want a nissaya, but I am travelling. What am I to do?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I allow, O bhikkhus, a travelling bhikkhu who can get no nissaya, to live without a nissaya.'

2. At that time two bhikkhus were travelling on the road in the Kosala country. They came to a certain residence; there one of the two bhikkhus was taken ill. Now that sick bhikkhu thought: `The Blessed One has prescribed that we shall not live without a nissaya; now I want a nissaya, but I am sick. What am I to do?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I allow, O bhikkhus, a sick bhikkhu who can get no nissaya, to live without a nissaya.'

3. Now the other bhikkhu, who nursed that sick bhikkhu, thought: `The Blessed One has prescribed, &c.; Now I want a nissaya, but this bhikkhu is sick. What am I to do?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

` I allow, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu who is nursing a sick bhikkhu, if he can get no nissaya and the sick asks him (to remain with him), to live without a nissaya.'

4. At that time a certain bhikkhu lived in the forest; he had a dwelling-place where he lived pleasantly. Now this bhikkhu thought: `The Blessed One has prescribed, &c.; Now I want a nissaya, but I live in the forest and have a dwelling-place where I live pleasantly. What am I to do?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I allow, O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu living in the forest who finds a place where he may live pleasantly, [\q 228/] and who can get (there) no nissaya, to live without a nissaya (saying to himself): "If a proper person to give me nissaya comes hither, I will take nissaya of that person."'

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1. At that time there was a person that desired to receive the upasampadà ordination from the Venerable Mahà Kassapa. Then the Venerable Mahà Kassapa sent a messenger to the Venerable ânanda: `Come, ânanda, and recite the upasampadà proclamation for this person.' The Venerable ânanda said: `I cannot pronounce the thera's (i.e. Mahà Kassapa's) name; the thera is too venerable compared with me.'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I allow you, O bhikkhus, to use also the family name (of the upajjhàya, instead of his proper name) in the proclamation.'

2. At that time there were two persons that desired to receive the upasampadà ordination from the Venerable Mahà Kassapa. They quarrelled with each other. (One said) `I will receive the upasampadà ordination first.' (The other said):`Nay, I will receive it first.'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I allow you, O bhikkhus, to ordain two persons by one proclamation.'

3. At that time there were persons who desired to receive the upasampadà ordination from different theras. They quarrelled with each other. (One said): `I will receive the upasampadà ordination [\q 229/] first.' (The other said): `Nay, I will receive it first.' The theras said : `Well, friends, let us ordain them altogether by one proclamation'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I allow you, O bhikkhus, to ordain two or three persons by one proclamation, provided they have the same upajjhàya, but not if they have different upajjhàyas.'

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At that time the Venerable Kumàra Kassapa had received the upasampadà ordination when he had completed the twentieth year from his conception (but not from his birth). Now the Venerable Kumàra Kassapa thought: `The Blessed One has forbidden us to confer the upasampadà ordination on persons under twenty years of age (178), and I have completed my twentieth year (only) from my conception. Have I, therefore, received the upasampadà ordination, or have I not received it?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`When, O bhikkhus, in the womb the first thought rises up (in the nascent being), the first consciousness manifests itself, according to this the (true) birth should be reckoned. I allow you, O bhikkhus, to confer the upasampadà ordination on persons that have completed the twentieth year from their conception (only).' [\q 230/]

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1. At that time ordained bhikkhus were seen who were afflicted with leprosy, boils, dry leprosy, consumption, and fits.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that he who confers the upasampadà ordination, ask (the person to be ordained) about the disqualifications (for receiving the ordination). And let him ask, O bhikkhus, in this way:

`Are you afflicted with the following diseases, leprosy, boils, dry leprosy, consumption, and fits?

`Are you a man?

`Are you a male?

`Are you a freeman?

`Have you no debts?

`Are you not in the royal service?

` Have your father and mother given their consent?

`Are you full twenty years old?

`Are your alms-bowl and your robes in due state?

`What is your name?

`What is your upajjhàya's name?'

2. At that time the bhikkhus asked the persons who desired to receive the upasampadà ordination about the disqualifications, without having them instructed beforehand (how to answer). The persons that desired to be ordained, became disconcerted, perplexed, and could not answer.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that you first instruct (the persons desirous of being ordained), and then ask them about the disqualifications.' [\q 231/]

3. Then they instructed (the candidates) in the midst of the assembly; the persons desirous of being ordained became disconcerted, perplexed, and could not answer nevertheless.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that you instruct them aside, and ask them about the disqualifications before the assembly. And you ought, O bhikkhus, to instruct them in this way: you ought first to cause them to choose an upajjhàya; when they have chosen an upajjhàya, their alms-bowl and robes must be shown to them, "This is your almsbowl, this is your saïghati, this is your upper robe, this is your under garment; come and place yourself here."'

4. Ignorant, unlearned bhikkhus instructed them; the persons desirous of being ordained, Though they had been instructed, became disconcerted, perplexed, and could not answer.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no ignorant, unlearned bhikkhus, O bhikkhus, instruct them. If they do, they commit a dukkaña offence. I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that a learned, competent bhikkhu instruct them.'

5. At that time persons instructed them who were not appointed thereto.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`Let no one, O bhikkhus, instruct them without being appointed thereto. He who so instructs, commits a dukkaña offence. I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that an appointed bhikkhu is to instruct them. And (this bhikkhu), O bhikkhus, is to be appointed in this way: one may either appoint himself, or one may appoint another person. And how is (a bhikkhu) to [\q 232/] appoint himself? Let a learned, competent bhikkhu proclaim the following ¤atti before the saïgha: "Let the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, hear me. N.N. desires to receive the upasampadà ordination from the Venerable N.N. If the saïgha is ready, I will instruct N.N." Thus one may appoint himself.

6. `And how is (a bhikkhu) to appoint another person? Let a learned, competent bhikkhu proclaim the following ¤atti before the saïgha: "Let the saïgha, &c. N.N. desires to receive the upasampadà ordination from the Venerable N.N. If the saïgha is ready, let N.N. instruct N.N." Thus one may appoint another person.

7. `Then let that appointed bhikkhu go to the person who desires to be ordained, and thus address him: "Do you hear, N.N.? This is the time for you to speak the truth, and to say that which is. When I ask you before the assembly about that which is, you ought, if it is so, to answer: `It is;' if it is not so, you ought to answer: `It is not.' Be not disconcerted, be not perplexed. I shall ask you thus: `Are you afflicted with the following diseases, &c?"'

8. (After the instruction, the instructor and the candidate) appeared together before the assembly.

`Let them not appear together. Let the instructor come first and proclaim the following ¤atti before the saïgha: "Let the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, hear me. N.N. desires to receive the upasampadà ordination from the Venerable N.N.; he has been instructed by me. If the saïgha is ready, let N.N. come." Then let him be told: "Come on." Let him be told to adjust his upper robe (&c., see chap.29.2), to raise his joined hands, and to ask (the saïgha) for the upasampadà ordination (by saying), [\q 233/] "I ask the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, for the upasampadà ordination; might the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, draw me out (of the sinful world) out of compassion towards me. And for the second time, Reverend Sirs, I ask, &c. And for the third time, Reverend Sirs, I ask, &c."

9. `Then let a learned, competent bhikkhu proclaim the following ¤atti before the saïgha: "Let the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, hear me. This person N.N. desires to receive the upasampadà ordination from the Venerable N.N. If the saïgha is ready, let me ask N.N. about the disqualifications.

`"Do you hear, N.N.? This is the time for you (&c., see 7, down to:) you ought to answer: `It is not.'

`"Are you afflicted with the following diseases, &c.?"

10. `Then let a learned, competent bhikkhu proclaim the following ¤atti before the saïgha, "Let the saïgha, Reverend Sirs, hear me. This person N.N. desires to receive the upasampadà ordination from the Venerable N.N.; He is free from the disqualifications; his alms-bowl and robes are in due state. N.N. asks the saïgha for the upasampadà ordination with N.N. as upajjhàya. If the saïgha is ready, &c. (179)"'

End of the Regulations for the Upasampadà

Ordination (180).

[\q 234/]

77.

`Then let them measure the shadow, tell (the newly-ordained bhikkhu) what season and what date it is, tell him what part of the day it is, tell him the whole formula (181), and tell him the four resources: "The religious life has the morsels of food given in alms for its resource (&c, as in chap.30.4)."'

End of the Four Resources.

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1. At that time the bhikkhus, after having conferred the upasampadà ordination on a certain bhikkhu, left him alone and went away. Afterwards, as he went alone (to the àràma), he met on the way his former wife. She said to him: `Have you now embraced the religious life?' (He replied): `Yes, I have embraced the religious life.' `It is difficult for persons who have embraced religious fife, to obtain sexual intercourse; come, let us have intercourse.' He practised intercourse with her, and in consequence, came late (to the àràma). The bhikkhus said: `How is it, friend, that you are so late?'

2. Then that bhikkhu told the whole matter to the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus told it to the Blessed One. [\q 235/]

`I prescribe, O bhikkhus, that you give a companion to a newly-ordained bhikkhu, and that you tell him the four interdictions:

`"A bhikkhu who has received the upasampadà ordination, ought to abstain from all sexual intercourse even with an animal. A bhikkhu who practises sexual intercourse is no samaõa and no follower of the Sakyaputta. As a man whose head is cut off, cannot live any longer with his trunk alone, thus a bhikkhu who practises sexual intercourse is no samaõa and no follower of the Sakyaputta. Abstain from doing so as long as your life lasts.

3. `"A bhikkhu who has received the upasampadà ordination, ought to abstain from taking what is not given to him and from theft, even of a blade of grass. A bhikkhu who takes what is not given to him, or steals it, if it is a pàda (i.e. a quarter of a kàrshàpana), or of the value of a pàda, or worth more than a pàda, is no samaõa, and no follower of the Sakyaputta. As a sear leaf loosed from its stalk cannot become green again, thus a bhikkhu who takes, &c. abstain from doing so as long your life lasts.

4. `"A bhikkhu who has received the upasampadà ordination, ought not intentionally to destroy the life of any being down to a worm or an ant. A bhikkhu who intentionally kills a human being, down to procuring abortion, is no samaõa and no follower of the Sakyaputta. As a great stone which is broken in two, cannot be reunited, thus a bhikkhu who intentionally, &c. abstain from doing so as long as your life lasts.

5. `"A bhikkhu who has received the upasampadà ordination, ought not to attribute to [\q 236/] himself any superhuman condition and not to say even: `I find delight in sojourning in an empty place.' A bhikkhu who with bad intention and out of covetousness attributes to himself a superhuman condition, which he has not, and which he is not possessed of, a state of jhàna (mystic meditation),or one of the vimokkhas (182), or one of the samàdhis (states of self-concentration), or one of the samàpattis (the attainment of the four jhànas and four of the eight vimokkhas), or one of the paths, (of sanctification), or one of the fruits thereof, is no samaõa and no follower of the Sakyaputta. As a palm tree of which the top sprout has been cut off cannot grow again, thus a bhikkhu who with bad intention, &c. abstain from doing so as long as your life lasts."'

End of the Four Interdicts.

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1. At that time a certain bhikkhu against whom expulsion (183) had been pronounced for his refusal to see an offence (committed by himself), returned to [\q 237/] the world. Afterwards he came back to the bhikkhus and asked them for the upasampadà ordination.

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

`In case, O bhikkhus, that a bhikkhu against whom expulsion has been pronounced for his refusal to see an offence (committed by himself), returns to the world, and afterwards comes back to the bhikkhus and asks thera for the upasampadà ordination, let them say to him: "Will you see that offence?" If he replies: "I will see it," let him be admitted to the pabbajjà ordination; if he replies: "I will not see it," let him not be admitted to the pabbajjà ordination.

2. `When he has received the pabbajjà ordination let them say to him: "Will you see that offence?" If he says: "I will see it," let him be admitted to the upasampadà ordination; if he says: "I will not see it," let him not be admitted to the upasampadà ordination.

`When he has received the upasampadà ordination (&c., as before). If he says: "I will see it," let him be restored (184); if he says: " I will not see it," let him not be restored.

`When he has been restored, let them say to him: "Do you see that offence?" If he sees it, well and good; if he does not see it, let them expel him again, if it is possible to bring about unanimity (of the fraternity for the sentence of expulsion); if that is impossible, it is no offence to live and to dwell together (with such a bhikkhu).

3. `In case, O bhikkhus, that a bhikkhu against whom expulsion has been pronounced for his refusal [\q 238/] to atone for an offence (committed, by himself), &c. (185) When he has been restored, let them say to him. "Atone now for that offence." If he atones for it, well and good, &c.

4. `In case, O bhikkhus, that a bhikkhu against whom expulsion has been pronounced for his refusal to renounce a false Doctrine, &c. (186) When he has been restored, let them say to him: "Renounce now, that false Doctrine." If he renounces it, well and good, &c.'

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End of the First Khandhaka, Which is Called the

Great Khandhaka (187)

1. Translated by I. B. Horner as `monk', Book of the Discipline, Vol. IV, p. vi

168. Granting a boon is a constant phrase used of princes when making an open promise to give to any one whatever they should ask. See, for instance, the Jàtaka story, no. 9, where the person to whom the boon was given laid it by for a convenient season; and then asked the king to make her son heir-apparent, in violation of all ancient law and custom.