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to root-relegation for many offenses hidden for five days. Venerable sirs, I ask the Sangha for a combined probation for many offenses hidden for five days with the former offenses." A second time he should be asked. A third time he should be asked. A competent and capable monk should inform the Sangha: "May the Sangha, venerable sirs, listen to me. This named monk committed many offenses which were hidden for a fortnight. He asked the Sangha for a fortnight's probation for many offenses hidden for a fortnight. The Sangha gave that bhikkhu (so-and-so) a fortnight's probation for many offenses hidden for a fortnight. While undergoing probation, he committed many offenses in between, hidden for five days. He asked the Sangha for a retraction to the beginning for many offenses committed in between, hidden for five days. The Sangha retracted that bhikkhu (so-and-so) to the beginning for many offenses committed in between, hidden for five days. He asks the Sangha for a combined probation for many offenses committed in between, hidden for five days, with the former offenses. If it is suitable for the Sangha, the Sangha should give that bhikkhu (so-and-so) a combined probation for many offenses committed in between, hidden for five days, with the former offenses. This is the motion. May the Sangha, venerable sirs, listen to me. This bhikkhu (so-and-so) committed many offenses hidden for a fortnight. He asked the Sangha for a fortnight's probation for many offenses hidden for a fortnight. The Sangha gave that bhikkhu (so-and-so) a fortnight's probation for many offenses hidden for a fortnight. While undergoing probation, he committed many offenses in between, hidden for five days. He asked the Sangha for a retraction to the beginning for many offenses committed in between, hidden for five days. The Sangha retracted that bhikkhu (so-and-so) to the beginning for many offenses committed in between, hidden for five days. He asks the Sangha for a combined probation for many offenses committed in between, hidden for five days, with the former offenses. The Sangha gives that bhikkhu (so-and-so) a combined probation for many offenses committed in between, hidden for five days, with the former offenses. Whosoever of the venerable ones approves of giving that bhikkhu (so-and-so) a combined probation for many offenses committed in between, hidden for five days... The giving of combined probation for various offenses with the former offenses. He should be silent. Whoever does not approve, he should speak. A second time I state this matter... A third time I state this matter.... "Given by the Saṅgha to the bhikkhu of such-and-such a name combined probation for many offenses committed in between, concealed for five days, with the former offenses. It is approved by the Saṅgha, therefore silent. Thus I hold this." Thus combined probation should be given. And at the end of the formal act, the undertaking of duties, etc., all is just as stated before. But by the one making the announcement – "I, venerable sirs, committed many offenses concealed for half a month. So I requested from the Saṅgha half-month probation for many offenses concealed for half a month. To me, the Saṅgha gave half-month probation for many offenses concealed for half a month. While undergoing probation, I committed many offenses in between, concealed for five days. So I requested from the Saṅgha a pulling back to the root for many offenses committed in between, concealed for five days. The Saṅgha pulled me back to the root for many offenses committed in between, concealed for five days. So I requested from the Saṅgha combined probation for many offenses committed in between, concealed for five days, with the former offenses. To me, the Saṅgha gave combined probation for many offenses committed in between, concealed for five days, with the former offenses. So I am undergoing probation. I am aware, venerable sirs; may the Saṅgha hold me as one who is aware." Thus it should be announced. By the one who has completed probation, by the one giving mānatta – "I, venerable sirs, committed many offenses concealed for half a month. So I requested from the Saṅgha half-month probation for many offenses concealed for half a month. To me, the Saṅgha gave half-month probation for many offenses concealed for half a month. While undergoing probation, I committed many offenses in between, concealed for five... covered for five days. So I asked the Saṅgha for a re-commencement for many offenses covered for five days. The Saṅgha re-commenced me for many offenses covered for five days. So I asked the Saṅgha for a combined probation for many offenses covered for five days with the former offenses. The Saṅgha gave me a combined probation for many offenses covered for five days with the former offenses. So I, venerable sirs, having completed probation, ask the Saṅgha for a six-night Mānatta for many offenses.” Having made him ask three times thus: “May the Saṅgha, venerable sirs, listen to me. This bhikkhu of such-and-such a name committed many offenses covered for a fortnight. He asked the Saṅgha for a fortnight’s probation for many offenses covered for a fortnight. The Saṅgha gave this bhikkhu of such-and-such a name a fortnight’s probation for many offenses covered for a fortnight. While on probation, he committed many offenses covered for five days. He asked the Saṅgha for a re-commencement for many offenses covered for five days. The Saṅgha re-commenced this bhikkhu of such-and-such a name for many offenses covered for five days. He asked the Saṅgha for a combined probation for many offenses covered for five days with the former offenses. The Saṅgha gave this bhikkhu of such-and-such a name a combined probation for many offenses covered for five days with the former offenses. Having completed probation, he asks the Saṅgha for a six-night Mānatta for many offenses. If it is suitable for the Saṅgha, the Saṅgha should give this bhikkhu of such-and-such a name a six-night Mānatta for many offenses. This is the motion. “May the Saṅgha, venerable sirs, listen to me. This bhikkhu of such-and-such a name committed many offenses He incurred offenses concealed for a fortnight. He requested the Sangha for a fortnight's probation for numerous offenses concealed for a fortnight. The Sangha granted to the bhikkhu of such-and-such a name a fortnight's probation for numerous offenses concealed for a fortnight. While undergoing probation, he incurred numerous offenses concealed for five days. He requested the Sangha for a retraction to the origin for numerous offenses concealed for five days. The Sangha retracted the bhikkhu of such-and-such a name to the origin for numerous offenses concealed for five days. He requested the Sangha for a combined probation for numerous offenses concealed for five days, together with the former offenses. The Sangha granted to the bhikkhu of such-and-such a name a combined probation for numerous offenses concealed for five days, together with the former offenses. Having completed the probation, he requests the Sangha for the six-night "mānatta" penance for numerous offenses. The Sangha grants the six-night "mānatta" penance to the bhikkhu of such-and-such a name for numerous offenses. If it is agreeable to the venerable one to grant the six-night "mānatta" penance to the bhikkhu of such-and-such a name for numerous offenses, let him be silent. If it is not agreeable, let him speak. A second time I state this matter... (and so on) ... A third time I state this matter... (and so on). The six-night "mānatta" penance has been granted by the Sangha to the bhikkhu of such-and-such a name for numerous offenses. It is agreeable to the Sangha, therefore it is silent. Thus do I hold this. Thus should the formal declaration be made. And at the conclusion of the formal declaration, all, such as the undertaking of the mānatta, is just as stated. But by the one announcing: "Venerable sirs, I incurred numerous offenses concealed for a fortnight. I requested the Sangha for a fortnight's probation for numerous offenses concealed for a fortnight. The Sangha granted me a fortnight's probation for numerous offenses concealed for a fortnight. While undergoing probation, I incurred numerous offenses..." (I committed many offenses,) concealed for five days. Therefore, I asked the Sangha for root-relegation for the many offenses concealed for five days committed in the interim. The Sangha relegated me to the root for those many offenses concealed for five days committed in the interim. Therefore, I asked the Sangha for combined probation for the many offenses concealed for five days committed in the interim with the former offenses. The Sangha gave me the combined probation for those many offenses concealed for five days committed in the interim with the former offenses. Having completed the probation, I asked the Sangha for the six-night penance for the many offenses. The Sangha gave me the six-night penance for those many offenses. I am undergoing the penance. Venerable Sir, I am aware. May the Sangha hold me as aware. Thus it should be announced. And by one who has completed the penance, seeking rehabilitation – Venerable Sir, I committed many offenses, concealed for a fortnight. Therefore, I asked the Sangha for the fortnight's probation for those many offenses concealed for a fortnight. The Sangha gave me the fortnight's probation for those many offenses concealed for a fortnight. While undergoing probation, I committed many offenses in the interim, concealed for five days. Therefore, I asked the Sangha for root-relegation for those many offenses concealed for five days committed in the interim. The Sangha relegated me to the root for those many offenses concealed for five days committed in the interim. Therefore, I asked the Sangha for combined probation for those many offenses concealed for five days committed in the interim with the former offenses.