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Then indeed, the venerable Upāli approached the Blessed One. Having approached, he saluted the Blessed One and sat down to one side. Seated to one side, the venerable Upāli said this to the Blessed One: “How many, indeed, venerable sir, are the breaks in the nights for a monk undergoing penance?” “There are four, Upāli, breaks in the nights for a monk undergoing penance: Dwelling together, dwelling apart, not informing, acting in an incomplete assembly. These, Upāli, are the four breaks in the nights for a monk undergoing penance.” Now at that time, in Sāvatthī, a great assembly of monks had gathered. The monks undergoing penance were not able to complete their penance. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. “I allow, monks, to lay aside the penance. And thus, monks, it should be laid aside. By that monk undergoing penance, having approached one monk, having arranged his upper robe over one shoulder, having squatted down, having raised his joined hands, he should be spoken to thus: ‘I lay aside the penance.’ The penance is laid aside. ‘I lay aside the observance.’ The penance is laid aside.” . 94. Now at that time, the bhikkhus in Sāvatthī were scattered here and there. The bhikkhus undergoing penance were able to complete the penance. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "I allow, bhikkhus, to undertake the penance. And thus, bhikkhus, it should be undertaken. That bhikkhu undergoing penance, having approached another bhikkhu, having arranged his upper robe over one shoulder, having squatted, having raised his joined hands, should say this: 'I undertake the penance.' The penance is undertaken. 'I undertake the observance.' The observance is undertaken." The observance for those undergoing penance is finished. 5. Observance for those eligible for rehabilitation 95. Now at that time, the bhikkhus eligible for rehabilitation accepted the salutation and rising up for them by ordinary bhikkhus... and back-rubbing during bathing. Those bhikkhus who were of few wishes... complained, grumbled, and criticized: "How can bhikkhus eligible for rehabilitation accept the salutation and rising up for them by ordinary bhikkhus... and back-rubbing during bathing!" Then those bhikkhus reported this matter to the Blessed One. Then the Blessed One, on this occasion, on this account, had the Sangha of bhikkhus assembled and questioned the bhikkhus: "Is it true, bhikkhus, that bhikkhus eligible for rehabilitation accept the salutation and rising up for them by ordinary bhikkhus... and back-rubbing during bathing?" "It is true, Blessed One." The Buddha, the Blessed One, rebuked them: "It is not suitable... How can, bhikkhus, bhikkhus eligible for rehabilitation accept the salutation and rising up for them by ordinary bhikkhus... and back-rubbing during bathing! This, bhikkhus, is not for the conversion of the unconverted... Having rebuked them... having given a Dhamma talk, he addressed the bhikkhus: "Bhikkhus, a bhikkhu eligible for rehabilitation should not accept the salutation and rising up for him by ordinary bhikkhus... and back-rubbing during bathing." mother. Whoever approves, there is an offense of dukkaṭa. I allow, monks, for monks who are eligible for rehabilitation, mutual greeting according to seniority, rising up… (as before)… back-rubbing during bathing. I allow, monks, for monks who are eligible for rehabilitation, five things according to seniority: Uposatha, Pavāraṇā, Vassikasāṭika, invitation, and food. Therefore, monks, I will lay down the duties for monks eligible for rehabilitation, how monks eligible for rehabilitation should conduct themselves. 96. ‘‘A monk eligible for rehabilitation, monks, should conduct himself properly. And this is the proper conduct: He should not give ordination… (as below, so should it be elaborated)… he should not associate with monks. ‘‘Monks, a monk eligible for rehabilitation should not go in front of a monk who is in good standing, nor should he sit in front of him. Whatever is the last seat, the last sleeping place, the last monastery boundary for the Saṅgha, that should be given to him. And he should accept it. ‘‘Monks, a monk eligible for rehabilitation should not visit families with a monk in good standing, either as a front attendant or a rear attendant; he should not undertake the forest-dweller's practice; he should not undertake the alms-round practice; nor should he have alms-food brought out on that account – thinking, ‘Lest they know me.’ ‘‘Monks, a monk eligible for rehabilitation should not go from a monastery with monks to a monastery without monks, except with a monk in good standing, except in case of danger. ‘‘Monks, a monk eligible for rehabilitation should not go from a monastery with monks to a place without monks, except with a monk in good standing, except in case of danger… (as below, so should it be elaborated). ‘‘Monks, a monk eligible for rehabilitation should go from a monastery with monks… (as before)… to a place without monks… (as before)… to a monastery or a place without monks, to a monastery with monks… (as before)… to a place with monks… (as before)… to a monastery or a place with monks, where there are monks of the same communion, whom he knows, ‘I can go today.’ ‘‘Monks, A bhikkhu deserving of rehabilitation should dwell in a single covered dwelling with a normal bhikkhu. He should not dwell in a single covered non-dwelling. He should not dwell in a single covered dwelling or non-dwelling. Seeing a normal bhikkhu, one should rise from one's seat. A normal bhikkhu should be invited to a seat. One should not sit on the same seat with a normal bhikkhu. One should not sit on a high seat when one is sitting on a low seat. One should not sit on a seat when one is sitting on the ground. One should not walk on the same walking path. One should not walk on a high walking path when one is walking on a low walking path. One should not walk on a walking path when one is walking on the ground. Monks, a bhikkhu deserving of rehabilitation should not dwell in a single covered dwelling with a bhikkhu undergoing probation… …with a bhikkhu deserving of being sent back to the beginning… …with a bhikkhu deserving of the mānatta discipline… …with a bhikkhu undergoing the mānatta discipline… …with an elder bhikkhu deserving of rehabilitation. He should not dwell in a single covered non-dwelling. He should not dwell in a single covered dwelling or non-dwelling. He should not sit on the same seat. He should not sit on a high seat when one is sitting on a low seat. He should not sit on a seat when one is sitting on the ground. He should not walk on the same walking path. He should not walk on a high walking path when one is walking on a low walking path. He should not walk on a walking path when one is walking on the ground. [mahāva. 393] Monks, if a fourth bhikkhu deserving of rehabilitation were to give probation, were to send back to the beginning, were to give the mānatta discipline, were to rehabilitate that one, it is not an act, and it should not be done. The duty of one deserving of rehabilitation is finished. The Second Chapter on Probation. In this chapter, there are five topics. Its summary: Probationers make ready for normal bhikkhus; Salutation, rising up, and respectful gesture. Seat, bringing bedding, foot, stool, and mat; Bowl, preparation for bathing, and the gentle ones complain. Of one who accepts a dukkata, together Five according to seniority; Uposatha, Pavāraṇā, food for the Rains. And proper conduct there, for one in a normal state, when going; And what is the boundary, before and after, and just so. Bringing alms food from the forest, for a newcomer on Uposatha day; For Pavāraṇā by a messenger, and should go with all monks. And rising in one covered place, and just so should invite; On a seat, on a low walking path, on the ground, and by walking. Inaction by a senior, and purification from interruption of nights; Laying down, undertaking, as a duty for one on probation. Those deserving *mānatta* for the root offense, and similarly those undergoing *mānatta*; And also the method for those deserving rehabilitation, again from the method of confusion. Three among those on probation, four among those undergoing *mānatta*; They do not agree in the interruptions of nights, and in the *mānatta* by day; Two actions are similar, the rest, three actions are equal. The Chapter on Probation is finished.