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The Saṅgha gives six nights of penance to this bhikkhu of such-and-such a name for many unconcealed offenses. Whoever among the venerable ones approves of the giving of six nights of penance to this bhikkhu of such-and-such a name for many unconcealed offenses, let him be silent. Whoever does not approve, let him speak. “A second time I declare this matter… (as before) A third time I declare this matter… (as before). “Six nights of penance have been given by the Saṅgha to this bhikkhu of such-and-such a name for many unconcealed offenses. The Saṅgha approves, therefore it is silent. Thus do I hold this.” Thus should the formal act be performed. And at the conclusion of the formal act, the undertaking of the duties, the cessation of the duties All the performance of mānatta below should be understood in the manner stated. But by one announcing – ‘‘I, venerable sir, committed many offenses, unconfessed. So I the Sangha, for many offenses, unconfessed, requested six-night mānatta. To me, the Sangha, for many offenses, unconfessed, granted six-night mānatta. So I am performing mānatta. I am known, venerable sir, as one who is known; may the Sangha hold me thus.’’ – Thus it should be announced. By one announcing for one, two, or three (offenses), it should be announced in the manner stated for concealed mānatta. And one who has performed mānatta, where there is a Sangha of twenty bhikkhus, there he should be reinstated. And by one reinstating – ‘‘I, venerable sir, committed many offenses, unconfessed. So I the Sangha, for many offenses, unconfessed, requested six-night mānatta. To me, the Sangha, for many offenses, unconfessed, granted six-night mānatta. So I, having performed mānatta, request reinstatement from the Sangha. I, venerable sir, ... (as before) ... So I, having performed mānatta, a second time, venerable sir, request reinstatement from the Sangha. I, venerable sir, ... (as before) ... So I, having performed mānatta, a third time, venerable sir, request reinstatement from the Sangha.’’ – Thus, having caused him to request three times – ‘‘May the Sangha, venerable sirs, hear me. This bhikkhu, named so-and-so, committed many offenses, unconfessed. He requested six-night mānatta from the Sangha for many offenses, unconfessed. The Sangha to this bhikkhu, named so-and-so, for many offenses, unconfessed, granted six-night mānatta. He, having performed mānatta, requests reinstatement from the Sangha. If it is suitable for the Sangha, may the Sangha reinstate this bhikkhu, named so-and-so. This is the motion. ‘‘May the Sangha, venerable sirs, hear me. This bhikkhu, named so-and-so, committed many offenses, unconfessed. He requested six-night mānatta from the Sangha for many offenses, unconfessed. The Sangha To the bhikkhu named such-and-such, for many unconfessed offenses, the six-night mānatta was given. He, having completed the mānatta, asks the Saṅgha for rehabilitation. The Saṅgha rehabilitates the bhikkhu named such-and-such. Whoever among the venerable ones approves of the rehabilitation of the bhikkhu named such-and-such, let him be silent. Whoever does not approve, let him speak. "A second time I speak on this matter... ...A third time I speak on this matter..." "The bhikkhu named such-and-such is rehabilitated by the Saṅgha. The Saṅgha approves, therefore it is silent. Thus I hold this to be." Having spoken such a formal declaration, he should be rehabilitated. Thus, for an unconfessed offense, the rising (rehabilitation) should be understood. 241. If for someone one offense is confessed, and one unconfessed, for that confessed offense, having given the probation, to him who has completed the probation, by giving the mānatta, it is permissible to give (the mānatta) even by combining the unconfessed offense with the confessed offense. How? If the confessed offense was confessed for one day – "I, venerable sir, committed many offenses confessed for one day. So I asked the Saṅgha for one day's probation for those many offenses confessed for one day. To me, the Saṅgha for those many offenses confessed for one day, gave one day's probation. So I have completed the probation. I, venerable sir, committed many offenses unconfessed. So I, venerable sir, ask the Saṅgha for those many offenses, both confessed and unconfessed, for the six-night mānatta." Having caused him to ask three times – "May the Saṅgha, venerable sirs, hear me. This bhikkhu named such-and-such committed many offenses confessed for one day. He asked the Saṅgha for one day's probation for those many offenses confessed for one day. The Saṅgha to the bhikkhu named such-and-such for those many offenses confessed for one day, gave one day's probation. He has completed the probation. This bhikkhu named such-and-such committed many offenses unconfessed... The offenses, he requests from the Saṅgha for those many offenses, both concealed and unconcealed, a six-night Mānatta. If it is fitting for the Saṅgha, the Saṅgha should give to this bhikkhu (named so-and-so) for those many offenses, both concealed and unconcealed, a six-night Mānatta. This is the motion. May the Saṅgha, Venerables, hear me. This bhikkhu (named so-and-so) committed many offenses concealed for one day. He requested from the Saṅgha a one-day probation for those many offenses concealed for one day. The Saṅgha gave to this bhikkhu (named so-and-so) a one-day probation for those many offenses concealed for one day. He has completed the probation. This bhikkhu (named so-and-so) committed many unconcealed offenses. He requests from the Saṅgha for those many offenses, both concealed and unconcealed, a six-night Mānatta. The Saṅgha gives to this bhikkhu (named so-and-so) for those many offenses, both concealed and unconcealed, a six-night Mānatta. Whichever venerable approves of the giving of a six-night Mānatta to this bhikkhu (named so-and-so) for those many offenses, both concealed and unconcealed, he should remain silent. Whoever does not approve, he should speak. A second time I state this matter... ... (and so on) ... a third time I state this matter... ... (and so on) .... It has been given by the Saṅgha to this bhikkhu (named so-and-so) for those many offenses, both concealed and unconcealed, a six-night Mānatta. It is approved by the Saṅgha, therefore it is silent. Thus I hold this to be. Thus the formal act should be performed. And at the conclusion of the formal act, all the duties, such as undertaking the practice, are as stated before. But by the one making the announcement – I, Venerables, committed many offenses concealed for one day. So I requested from the Saṅgha a one-day probation for those many offenses concealed for one day. The Saṅgha gave me for those many offenses concealed for one day... for others, a one-day probation was given. I have completed my probation. Venerable Sir, I incurred many offenses, uncovered. Venerable Sir, I requested the Sangha for those many offenses, both covered and uncovered, a six-night penance. The Sangha gave me for those many offenses, both covered and uncovered, a six-night penance. I am undergoing the penance. Venerable Sir, I am experiencing it; let the Sangha acknowledge me as experiencing it. Thus it should be announced. And having undertaken the penance, without deficiency, the six-night penance should be undergone in the manner stated. And when the penance has been completed, wherever there is a Sangha of twenty bhikkhus, there he should be reinstated. And by the one reinstating – Venerable Sir, I incurred many offenses, covered for one day. I requested the Sangha for those many offenses, covered for one day, a one-day probation. The Sangha gave me for those many offenses, covered for one day, a one-day probation. I have completed my probation. Venerable Sir, I incurred many offenses, uncovered. Venerable Sir, I requested the Sangha for those many offenses, both covered and uncovered, a six-night penance. The Sangha gave me for those many offenses, both covered and uncovered, a six-night penance. Venerable Sir, having completed the penance, I request the Sangha for reinstatement. Having caused him to request thus three times – May the Sangha, Venerable Sir, listen to me. This bhikkhu, so-and-so, incurred many offenses, covered for one day. He requested the Sangha for those many offenses, covered for one day, a one-day probation. The Sangha gave this bhikkhu, so-and-so, for those many offenses, covered for one day, a one-day probation. He has completed his probation. This bhikkhu, so-and-so, incurred many offenses, uncovered. He requested the Sangha For those many offenses, both concealed and unconcealed, he requested the six-night penance. The Sangha gave to this bhikkhu, so-and-so, for those many offenses, both concealed and unconcealed, the six-night penance. Having completed the penance, he requests rehabilitation from the Sangha. If it is suitable for the Sangha, the Sangha should rehabilitate this bhikkhu, so-and-so. This is the motion. "May the Sangha, venerable sirs, hear me. This bhikkhu, so-and-so, committed many offenses, concealed for one day. He requested from the Sangha a one-day probation for those many offenses, concealed for one day. The Sangha gave to this bhikkhu, so-and-so, a one-day probation for those many offenses, concealed for one day. He has completed the probation. This bhikkhu, so-and-so, committed many offenses, unconcealed. He requested from the Sangha the six-night penance for those many offenses, both concealed and unconcealed. The Sangha gave to this bhikkhu, so-and-so, the six-night penance for those many offenses, both concealed and unconcealed. Having completed the penance, he requests rehabilitation from the Sangha. The Sangha rehabilitates this bhikkhu, so-and-so. Whosoever of the venerable ones approves of the rehabilitation of this bhikkhu, so-and-so, he should remain silent. Whosoever does not approve, he should speak.