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The Saṅgha grants him a two-month probation for those offenses concealed for two months. While he is on probation, another bhikkhu comes, learned, well-versed in the scriptures, a Dhamma-expert, a Vinaya-expert, a Mātikā-expert, wise, skillful, intelligent, conscientious, scrupulous, desirous of training. He says this: 'What offense, friend, has this bhikkhu incurred? For what is this bhikkhu on probation?' They say this: 'This bhikkhu, friend, incurred two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months; one offense was concealed knowingly, one offense was concealed unknowingly. He requested the Saṅgha for a two-month probation for those offenses concealed for two months. The Saṅgha granted him a two-month probation for those offenses concealed for two months. These are the offenses, friend, that this bhikkhu has incurred; for these, this bhikkhu is on probation.' He says this: 'As for that offense, friend, which was concealed knowingly, the grant of probation for that offense is in accordance with the Dhamma; it is valid because it is in accordance with the Dhamma. But as for that offense, friend, which was concealed unknowingly, the grant of probation for that offense is not in accordance with the Dhamma; it is not valid because it is not in accordance with the Dhamma. For one offense, friend, a bhikkhu is worthy of Mānatta." 146. "Here, again, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu incurs two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months; one offense was concealed without doubt, one offense was concealed with doubt. He requests the Saṅgha for a two-month probation for those offenses concealed for two months. The Saṅgha grants him for those offenses concealed for two months a two-month gives him a two-month probation. While he is on probation, another bhikkhu comes, learned, versed in the traditions, a holder of the Dhamma, a holder of the Vinaya, a holder of the mātikā, wise, competent, intelligent, conscientious, scrupulous, desirous of training. He says this: “What, friends, is this bhikkhu afflicted with? For what is this bhikkhu on probation?” They say this: “This bhikkhu, friends, incurred two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months; one offense was concealed without doubt, one offense was concealed with doubt. He asked the Saṅgha for a two-month probation for those offenses concealed for two months. The Saṅgha gave him a two-month probation for those offenses concealed for two months. These, friends, are the offenses this bhikkhu incurred; for these, this bhikkhu is on probation.” He says this: “That offense, friends, which was concealed without doubt, the giving of probation for that offense is righteous; being righteous, it is acceptable. But that offense, friends, which was concealed with doubt, the giving of probation for that offense is unrighteous; being unrighteous, it is not acceptable. For one offense, friends, the bhikkhu is worthy of mānatta.” 147. Now at that time, a certain bhikkhu had incurred two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. It occurred to him: “I have incurred two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. What if I were to ask the Saṅgha for a one-month probation for the two offenses concealed for two months?” So he asked the Saṅgha for a one-month probation for the two offenses concealed for two months. The Saṅgha gave him a one-month probation for the two offenses concealed for two months. While he was on probation, a sense of shame arose in him: “I have incurred two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. It occurred to me: ‘I have incurred two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. What if I were to ask the Saṅgha for a one-month probation for the two offenses concealed for two months?’” "I should request a one-month probation for the unconfessed." So I requested from the Saṅgha a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months. The Saṅgha granted me a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months. While I was on probation, a sense of shame arose in me. "What if I were to request from the Saṅgha another month of probation for two offenses concealed for two months?" So he informed the bhikkhus: "Friends, I indeed committed two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. Then this thought occurred to me: 'I indeed committed two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. What if I were to request from the Saṅgha a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months?' So I requested from the Saṅgha a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months. The Saṅgha granted me a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months. While I was on probation, a sense of shame arose in me: 'I indeed committed two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. Then this thought occurred to me: "I indeed committed two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. What if I were to request from the Saṅgha a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months?" So I requested from the Saṅgha a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months. The Saṅgha granted me a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months. While I was on probation, a sense of shame arose in me. What if I were to request from the Saṅgha another month of probation for two offenses concealed for two months?' How should I proceed?" They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "In that case, bhikkhus, the Saṅgha should grant that bhikkhu another month's probation for two offenses concealed for two months." Let him be given probation. And thus, bhikkhus, it should be given – That bhikkhu, bhikkhus, having approached the Saṅgha (…and so forth…) should be addressed thus – Venerable sirs, I incurred two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. Then it occurred to me – ‘Indeed, I incurred two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. What if I were to request from the Saṅgha one month’s probation for the two offenses concealed for two months?’ So I requested from the Saṅgha one month’s probation for the two offenses concealed for two months. The Saṅgha gave me one month’s probation for the two offenses concealed for two months. While I was on probation, a sense of shame arose in me – ‘Indeed, I incurred two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. Then it occurred to me – ‘Indeed, I incurred two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. What if I were to request from the Saṅgha one month’s probation for the two offenses concealed for two months?’ So I requested from the Saṅgha one month’s probation for the two offenses concealed for two months. The Saṅgha gave me one month’s probation for the two offenses concealed for two months. While I was on probation, a sense of shame arose in me. What if I were to request from the Saṅgha the other month’s probation for the two offenses concealed for two months?’ So, venerable sirs, I request from the Saṅgha the other month’s probation for the two offenses concealed for two months.’ He should be requested a second time. He should be requested a third time. A competent and able bhikkhu should inform the Saṅgha – 148. ‘May the Saṅgha, venerable sirs, listen to me. This bhikkhu of such-and-such a name incurred two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. Then it occurred to him – ‘Indeed, I incurred two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. What if I were to request from the Saṅgha one month’s probation for the two offenses concealed for two months?’ ...Thus. He asked the Saṅgha for a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months. The Saṅgha gave him a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months. While he was on probation, a sense of shame arose in him – "Indeed, I committed two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months." Then it occurred to him – "Indeed, I committed two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. Why don't I ask the Saṅgha for a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months?" So he asked the Saṅgha for a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months. The Saṅgha gave him a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months. While he was on probation, a sense of shame arose in him. "Why don't I ask the Saṅgha for the other month of probation for two offenses concealed for two months?" So he asks the Saṅgha for the other month of probation for two offenses concealed for two months. If it is suitable for the Saṅgha, the Saṅgha should give the bhikkhu of such-and-such a name the other month of probation for two offenses concealed for two months. This is the motion. "May the Saṅgha hear me, venerable sirs. This bhikkhu of such-and-such a name committed two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. Then it occurred to him – 'Indeed, I committed two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. Why don't I ask the Saṅgha for a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months?' So he asked the Saṅgha for a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months. The Saṅgha gave him a one-month probation for two offenses concealed for two months. While he was on probation, a sense of shame arose in him – 'Indeed, I committed two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months. Then it occurred to him – 'Indeed, I committed two Saṅghādisesa offenses, concealed for two months... covered. What if I were to ask the Sangha for one month's probation for two offenses covered for two months? So I asked the Sangha for one month's probation for two offenses covered for two months. The Sangha gave me one month's probation for two offenses covered for two months. While I was on probation, a sense of shame arose in me. What if I were to ask the Sangha for the other month's probation for two offenses covered for two months? So he asks the Sangha for the other month's probation for two offenses covered for two months. The Sangha gives the bhikkhu of such-and-such a name