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If, bhikkhus, the one carrying the invitation, after the invitation has been given, on the way declares himself a eunuch, the invitation is not brought. If, bhikkhus, the one carrying the invitation, after the invitation has been given, on the way declares himself a thief-companion, the invitation is not brought. If, bhikkhus, the one carrying the invitation, after the invitation has been given, on the way declares himself one who has gone over to another sect, the invitation is not brought. If, bhikkhus, the one carrying the invitation, after the invitation has been given, on the way declares himself an animal, the invitation is not brought. If, bhikkhus, the one carrying the invitation, after the invitation has been given, on the way declares himself a matricide, the invitation is not brought. If, bhikkhus, the one carrying the invitation, after the invitation has been given, on the way declares himself a parricide, the invitation is not brought. If, bhikkhus, the one carrying the invitation, after the invitation has been given, on the way declares himself a killer of an Arahant, the invitation is not brought. If, bhikkhus, the one carrying the invitation, after the invitation has been given, on the way declares himself one who has defiled a bhikkhuni, the invitation is not brought. who acknowledges… one who splits the Sangha acknowledges… one who causes blood to flow acknowledges… one with both sexes acknowledges, the Pavāraṇā is not brought. If, monks, the one who brings the Pavāraṇā, after the Pavāraṇā has been given, departs from the Sangha, the Pavāraṇā is brought. If, monks, the one who brings the Pavāraṇā, after the Pavāraṇā has been given, strays from the Sangha… dies… a novice acknowledges… one who has renounced the training acknowledges… one who has committed a grave offense acknowledges… one who is insane acknowledges… one whose mind is deranged acknowledges… one afflicted by pain acknowledges… one suspended for not seeing an offense acknowledges… one suspended for not atoning for an offense acknowledges… one suspended for not renouncing a wicked view acknowledges… a eunuch acknowledges… one who lives by theft acknowledges… one who has gone over to the sectarians acknowledges… one who has become an animal acknowledges… a matricide acknowledges… a parricide acknowledges… an Arahant-slayer acknowledges… one who has defiled a bhikkhunī acknowledges… one who splits the Sangha acknowledges… one who causes blood to flow acknowledges… one with both sexes acknowledges, the Pavāraṇā is brought. If, monks, the one who brings the Pavāraṇā, after the Pavāraṇā has been given, being asleep, does not announce it, the Pavāraṇā is brought. There is no offense for the one who brings the Pavāraṇā. If, monks, the one who brings the Pavāraṇā, after the Pavāraṇā has been given, being negligent, does not announce it… being in absorption, does not announce it, the Pavāraṇā is brought. There is no offense for the one who brings the Pavāraṇā. If, monks, the one who brings the Pavāraṇā, after the Pavāraṇā has been given, intentionally does not announce it, the Pavāraṇā is brought. There is an offense of wrong-doing for the one who brings the Pavāraṇā. I allow, monks, that on the day of the Pavāraṇā, one who gives the Pavāraṇā may also give a wish, as there are duties for the Sangha. The allowance for giving the Pavāraṇā is finished. 123. Discourse on the Seizure by Relatives, etc. 214. Now at that time, on the day of the Pavāraṇā, relatives seized a certain bhikkhu. This matter was reported to the Blessed One. they reported the matter. But here, monks, on the day of invitation, relatives seize a monk. Those relatives should be addressed by the monks thus: "Come, sirs, release this monk for a moment, until this monk makes his invitation." If this can be obtained, that is good. If it cannot be obtained, those relatives should be addressed by the monks thus: "Come, sirs, stand aside for a moment, until this monk gives his invitation." If this can be obtained, that is good. If it cannot be obtained, those relatives should be addressed by the monks thus: "Come, sirs, take this monk outside the boundary for a moment, until the Saṅgha makes its invitation." If this can be obtained, that is good. If it cannot be obtained, the Saṅgha should not make its invitation in a divided state. If it does make its invitation, there is an offense of wrong-doing. But here, monks, on the day of invitation, kings seize a monk… …thieves seize… …rogues seize… …enemies of monks seize. Those enemies of monks should be addressed by the monks thus: "Come, sirs, release this monk for a moment, until this monk makes his invitation." If this can be obtained, that is good. If it cannot be obtained, those enemies of monks should be addressed by the monks thus: "Come, sirs, stand aside for a moment, until this monk gives his invitation." If this can be obtained, that is good. If it cannot be obtained, those enemies of monks should be addressed by the monks thus: "Come, sirs, take this monk outside the boundary for a moment, until the Saṅgha makes its invitation." If this can be obtained, that is good. If it cannot be obtained, the Saṅgha should not make its invitation in a divided state. If it does make its invitation, there is an offense of wrong-doing. The account of being seized by relatives, etc., is finished. 124. Divisions of the Saṅgha's Invitation, etc. 215. Now at that time, in a certain dwelling place, On that very day of Pavāraṇā, five bhikkhus were dwelling. Then it occurred to those bhikkhus – ‘‘The Blessed One has prescribed ‘The Saṅgha should perform Pavāraṇā.’ We are five persons. How then should we perform Pavāraṇā?’’ They reported this matter to the Blessed One. ‘‘I allow, bhikkhus, for five to perform Pavāraṇā in the Saṅgha.’’ 216. Now at that time, in a certain dwelling, on that very day of Pavāraṇā, four bhikkhus were dwelling. Then it occurred to those bhikkhus – ‘‘The Blessed One has allowed for five to perform Pavāraṇā in the Saṅgha. We are four persons. How then should we perform Pavāraṇā?’’ They reported this matter to the Blessed One. ‘‘I allow, bhikkhus, for four to perform Pavāraṇā among themselves. And thus, bhikkhus, should Pavāraṇā be performed. A competent and capable bhikkhu should inform those bhikkhus – ‘‘Let the Venerables listen to me. Today is Pavāraṇā. When it is agreeable to the Venerables, we shall perform Pavāraṇā among ourselves.’’ By the senior bhikkhu, having arranged the upper robe over one shoulder, having squatted, having raised the joined hands in salutation, those bhikkhus should be addressed thus – ‘‘Friends, I invite the Venerables concerning what has been seen, or heard, or suspected. Let the Venerables speak to me out of compassion. Seeing it, I shall make amends. A second time… …a third time, friends, I invite the Venerables concerning what has been seen, or heard, or suspected. Let the Venerables speak to me out of compassion. Seeing it, I shall make amends.’’ By the junior bhikkhu, having arranged the upper robe over one shoulder, having squatted, having raised the joined hands in salutation, those bhikkhus should be addressed thus – ‘‘Venerables, I invite the Venerables concerning what has been seen, or heard, or suspected. Let the Venerables speak to me out of compassion. Seeing it, I shall make amends. A second time… …a third time, Venerables, I invite the Venerables concerning what has been seen, or heard, or suspected. Let the Venerables speak to me out of compassion. out of compassion. Seeing it, I will make amends.” Now at that time, in a certain dwelling, on that very day of Pavāraṇā, three bhikkhus were staying. Then it occurred to those bhikkhus: “The Blessed One has allowed five to perform Pavāraṇā in the Sangha, four to perform Pavāraṇā among themselves. But we are three people. How then should we perform Pavāraṇā?” They reported this matter to the Blessed One. “I allow, bhikkhus, three to perform Pavāraṇā among themselves. And thus, bhikkhus, should it be performed. A competent and capable bhikkhu should inform those bhikkhus: ‘May the venerable ones listen to me. Today is Pavāraṇā. When it is suitable for the venerable ones, we will perform Pavāraṇā among ourselves.’” The senior bhikkhu, having arranged his upper robe over one shoulder, having squatted, having raised his joined hands, should address those bhikkhus thus: “I, friends, invite the venerable ones regarding what has been seen, or heard, or suspected. May the venerable ones speak to me out of compassion. Seeing it, I will make amends. A second time… A third time, I, friends, invite the venerable ones regarding what has been seen, or heard, or suspected. May the venerable ones speak to me out of compassion. Seeing it, I will make amends.” The junior bhikkhu, having arranged his upper robe over one shoulder, having squatted, having raised his joined hands, should address those bhikkhus thus: “I, sirs, invite the venerable ones regarding what has been seen, or heard, or suspected. May the venerable ones speak to me out of compassion. Seeing it, I will make amends. A second time… A third time, I, sirs, invite the venerable ones regarding what has been seen, or heard, or suspected. May the venerable ones speak to me out of compassion. Seeing it, I will make amends.” 217. Now at that time, in a certain dwelling, on that very day of Pavāraṇā, two bhikkhus were staying. Then it occurred to those bhikkhus: “The Blessed One has allowed five to perform Pavāraṇā in the Sangha, four For four to invite mutual criticism, for three to invite mutual criticism. But we are two people. How then should we invite criticism? They reported this matter to the Blessed One. I allow, monks, for two to invite mutual criticism. And thus, monks, should the invitation be made. By the elder monk, having arranged his upper robe over one shoulder, having squatted, having raised his hands in añjali,