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for the two offenses covered for two months. These are the offenses this bhikkhu incurred, friends, for these this bhikkhu is on probation.’ He says this: ‘As for that month, friends, covered without doubt, the granting of probation for that month is lawful; because it is lawful, it is approved. But as for that month, friends, covered with doubt, the granting of probation for that month is unlawful; because it is unlawful, it is not approved. For one month, friends, the bhikkhu is worthy of Mānatta.’” Probation for Undetermined Offenses 156. Now at that time, a certain bhikkhu had incurred many Saṅghādisesa offenses. He did not know the extent of the offenses; he did not know the extent of the nights; he did not remember the extent of the offenses; he did not remember the extent of the nights; he was doubtful about the extent of the offenses; he was doubtful about the extent of the nights. He informed the bhikkhus: “Friends, I have incurred many Saṅghād I committed these offenses; I do not know the extent of the offenses, I do not know the extent of the nights; I do not remember the extent of the offenses, I do not remember the extent of the nights; I am doubtful about the extent of the offenses, I am doubtful about the extent of the nights. How then should I practice? They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "Therefore, bhikkhus, let the Saṅgha grant that bhikkhu a pure probation for those offenses. And thus, bhikkhus, it should be granted – "Therefore, bhikkhus, that bhikkhu, having approached the Saṅgha... should be addressed thus – 'Venerable sirs, I committed many Saṅghādisesa offenses. I do not know the extent of the offenses, I do not know the extent of the nights; I do not remember the extent of the offenses, I do not remember the extent of the nights; I am doubtful about the extent of the offenses, I am doubtful about the extent of the nights. Therefore, venerable sirs, I ask the Saṅgha for a pure probation for those offenses.' A second time he should be asked. A third time he should be asked. A competent and able bhikkhu should inform the Saṅgha – 157. "May the Saṅgha, venerable sirs, listen to me. This bhikkhu, named so-and-so, committed many Saṅghādisesa offenses. He does not know the extent of the offenses, he does not know the extent of the nights; he does not remember the extent of the offenses, he does not remember the extent of the nights; he is doubtful about the extent of the offenses, he is doubtful about the extent of the nights. He asks the Saṅgha for a pure probation for those offenses. If it is agreeable to the Saṅgha, the Saṅgha should grant this bhikkhu, named so-and-so, a pure probation for those offenses. This is the motion. "May the Saṅgha, venerable sirs, listen to me. This bhikkhu, named so-and-so, committed many Saṅghādisesa offenses. He does not know the extent of the offenses, he does not know the extent of the nights; he does not remember the extent of the offenses, he does not remember the extent of the nights; he is doubtful about the extent of the offenses, he is doubtful about the extent of the nights. He asks the Saṅgha for a pure probation for those offenses. The Saṅgha grants this bhikkhu, named so-and-so, a He gives a pure probation for these offenses. Whichever venerable agrees to the giving of a pure probation for these offenses to the bhikkhu named so-and-so, he should remain silent; whoever does not agree, he should speak. A second time I state this matter... A third time I state this matter... A pure probation for these offenses has been given by the Sangha to the bhikkhu named so-and-so. The Sangha agrees, therefore it is silent, thus I hold this. 158. Thus, monks, a pure probation should be given; thus a probation should be given. And how, monks, should a pure probation be given? He does not know the extent of the offenses, he does not know the extent of the nights; he does not remember the extent of the offenses, he does not remember the extent of the nights; he is doubtful about the extent of the offenses, he is doubtful about the extent of the nights – a pure probation should be given. He knows the extent of the offenses, he does not know the extent of the nights; he remembers the extent of the offenses, he does not remember the extent of the nights; he is not doubtful about the extent of the offenses, he is doubtful about the extent of the nights – a pure probation should be given. He knows some of the extent of the offenses, he does not know some; he does not know the extent of the nights; he remembers some of the extent of the offenses, he does not remember some; he does not remember the extent of the nights; he is doubtful about some of the extent of the offenses, he is not doubtful about some; he is doubtful about the extent of the nights – a pure probation should be given. He does not know the extent of the offenses, he knows some of the extent of the nights, he does not know some; he does not remember the extent of the offenses, he remembers some of the extent of the nights, he does not remember some; he is doubtful about the extent of the offenses, he is doubtful about some of the extent of the nights, he is not doubtful about some – a pure probation should be given. He knows the extent of the offenses, he knows some of the extent of the nights, he does not know some; he remembers the extent of the offenses, he remembers some of the extent of the nights, he does not remember some; he is not doubtful about the extent of the offenses, he is doubtful about the nights... regarding the extent, in some he is doubtful, in some he is not doubtful – a pure probation should be given. He knows some of the offense's extent, some he does not know; he knows some of the nights' extent, some he does not know; he remembers some of the offense's extent, some he does not remember; he remembers some of the nights' extent, some he does not remember; regarding the offense's extent, in some he is doubtful, in some he is not doubtful; regarding the nights' extent, in some he is doubtful, in some he is not doubtful – a pure probation should be given. Thus, monks, a pure probation should be given. 159. And how, monks, should probation be given? He knows the offense's extent, he knows the nights' extent; he remembers the offense's extent, he remembers the nights' extent; regarding the offense's extent, he is not doubtful, regarding the nights' extent, he is not doubtful – probation should be given. He does not know the offense's extent, he knows the nights' extent; he does not remember the offense's extent, he remembers the nights' extent; regarding the offense's extent, he is doubtful, regarding the nights' extent, he is not doubtful – probation should be given. He knows some of the offense's extent, some he does not know, he knows the nights' extent; he remembers some of the offense's extent, some he does not remember, he remembers the nights' extent; regarding the offense's extent, in some he is doubtful, in some he is not doubtful, regarding the nights' extent, he is not doubtful – probation should be given. Thus, monks, probation should be given. The probation is finished. 3. The Forties. 160. Now at that time, a certain monk, while on probation, went astray. He, having returned again, asked the monks for ordination. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. Here, monks, a monk on probation goes astray. For one who has gone astray, monks, the probation does not count. If he is ordained again, his former grant of probation is the same. Whatever probation was given, it was well given; whatever was undergone, it was well undergone; the remainder must be undergone. Here, however, Here, monks, a monk undergoing probation becomes a novice. For a novice, monks, probation does not count. If he is re-ordained, his former grant of probation is still valid. The probation given is well given, the probation undergone is well undergone, the remainder must be undergone. Here again, monks, a monk undergoing probation becomes insane. For an insane person, monks, probation does not count. If he becomes sane again, his former grant of probation is still valid. The probation given is well given, the probation undergone is well undergone, the remainder must be undergone. Here again, monks, a monk undergoing probation becomes deranged. For a deranged person, monks, probation does not count. If he becomes underranged again, his former grant of probation is still valid. The probation given is well given, the probation undergone is well undergone, the remainder must be undergone. Here again, monks, a monk undergoing probation becomes afflicted by pain. For one afflicted by pain, monks, probation does not count. If he becomes un-afflicted by pain again, his former grant of probation is still valid. The probation given is well given, the probation undergone is well undergone, the remainder must be undergone. Here again, monks, a monk undergoing probation, is suspended for not seeing an offense. For a suspended person, monks, probation does not count. If he is reinstated again, his former grant of probation is still valid. The probation given is well given, the probation undergone is well undergone, the remainder must be undergone. Here again, monks, a monk undergoing probation, is suspended for not atoning for an offense. For a suspended person, monks, probation does not count. If he is reinstated again, his former grant of probation is still valid. The probation given is well given, the probation undergone is well undergone, the remainder must be undergone. Here again, Monks, a monk undergoing probation, due to a bad view, not relinquishing it, is suspended. For one who is suspended, monks, the probation is not valid. If he is reinstated again, his former grant of probation is the same. Whatever probation was granted, was well granted, whatever was undergone, was well undergone, the remainder must be undergone. 161. Here, monks,