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That itself is "Sekkha-paññatti" because it was laid down by the Blessed One. Or, "Sekkhā" is learning. Because it is laid down by the Blessed One for the purpose of learning, it is "Sekkha-paññatti," which is the training included in both Vibhaṅgas, in that. Regarding "in Abhidhamma," here, "Abhidhamma" means "abhi" (extra, superior) to the Suttanta Pāḷi, or "especially distinguished Dhamma." When this is said, it refers to the Abhidhamma Piṭaka, which distinguishes mind and matter, so it says, "in the distinction of mind and matter." Regarding "in Abhivinaya," here, "Abhivinaya" means that which overcomes and disciplines body and speech. Or, it is that in which, or by which, body and speech are overcome and disciplined. When this is said, it refers to the Vinaya Piṭaka, so it says, "in the entire Vinaya Piṭaka." "Everywhere" means in all places, or of all words. The meaning should be understood, is the connection. Regarding "by reason," here, the word "reason" indicates the meaning of "reason" for the word "Dhamma" in "by Dhamma," preventing meanings like "nature," etc. The word "ena" is for the purpose of specification of the "to" suffix. "Thus" means in the manner stated above. In the fourth, it means... in the fourth pentad. Taking three terms from the fourth pentad and two terms from the fifth pentad, making a pentad, it is said, "four pentads." The connection is "in the eight pentads." Thus, the explanation in the Sixteen Pentads Determination is complete. 24. Discourse on the Sixes to be Ordained 85. The term "less than ten years" in the Tanti. "Everywhere" means in all the sixes. "There" means in the sixes. Since it is said, "the Pātimokkhas in detail," he says, "they are to be understood in terms of both Vibhaṅgas," meaning they are to be taken according to the Vibhaṅga. "Suvibhattāni" means well-divided, to be well-analyzed according to the Mātikā-Vibhaṅga. "Suppavattīni" means having a good course, a beautiful tradition by way of memorization. "Suvinicchitabbāni" means well-determined, to be well-determined from the Sutta and Anubyañjana. Explaining this meaning, he says, "by way of the Mātikā-Vibhaṅga," and so on. 25. Discourse on the Former Heretic 86. "Yo pana" means whoever is a former heretic. "Aññopi" means another, apart from an animal. "Idha" means in this Dispensation. "Tasmiṃ" means in that former heretic. "Tattha" means in the statement, "Monks, whoever is another," and so on. "Ayaṃ" is this probation. To show its distinction, having said, "only for a naked ascetic," it is said, "whether for an Ājīvaka or an Acelaka." Among these, an Ājīvaka wears only one cloth, tucking it into his armpit, but is naked below. An Acelaka, however, is completely naked. "Sopi" means even a naked ascetic. "Vālakambalādīnaṃ" means a blanket made of hair; the term "ādi" (etc.) includes hair blankets and so on. "Assa" means of the ascetic. "Aññassa" means of another, apart from a naked ascetic. "Paṇḍaraṅgādikassa" means "paṇḍaraṅga" is one who has white clothes on his body; the term "ādi" (etc.) includes blue-clothed ones and so on. "Evaṃ" means in this way, by means of shaving hair and beard, and so on. The connection is "by the bhikkhus who ordain." "Tasmiṃ" means in that former heretic, the connection is "while seated." And this locative case is for disrespect. "Tassa" means of that former heretic. "Nayime" means not these, the connection is "bhikkhus." "Taṃ" is formerly a follower of another sect. 87. "Thus indeed... (etc.)... not one who pleases" this is the explanation of the main point of the story. "Assa" (of him) means of the one formerly of another sect. "Tasseva" (of that very one) means of that very main point. "Tattha" (there) means in the analysis. Regarding "by an untimely time," here, having finished the meal, the time for performing duties is called untimely time, thus showing, he says, "precisely the time for performing duties." By this, he also shows the instrumental case in the locative sense. "Tattheva" (there itself) means in the households themselves. "Aññadatthu" (for some other purpose) means absolutely; by "karonto" (doing), he shows the rest of the text. Even doing thus, he is formerly of another sect, this is the explanation. By "sampādako" (one who accomplishes), he shows the meaning of "ārādha" in "anārādhako" as accomplishment, and excludes meanings like pleasing. Those desirous of misconduct enter here, thus a courtesan (vesiyā), or, one who wears a beautiful form, thus a courtesan. Therefore it is said, "easily accessible for misconduct," etc. "Āmisakiñjakkha" (a mere trifle of gain) means gain itself is a trifle, due to its insignificance; it's a compound where the second word qualifies the first. Or, gain and something else, a trifle, is "āmisakiñjakkha"; the giving of that is "āmisakiñjakkhasampadāna" (the giving of a mere trifle of gain). The word "kiñjakkha" primarily denotes a filament, but by common usage, it refers to something insignificant. Regarding "vidhavā" (widow), here the word "dhava" denotes only a husband, not a specific kind of tree, thus showing, he says, "one whose husband is dead," etc. By these words, he shows the meaning of "vidhavā" as "one whose husband is gone, either by death or by absence, or one who is separated from her husband." "Tā" (they) refers to widows. "Thullakumārikā" (a big girl) means a girl who is either mature in youth or past youth, thus showing, he says, "one who has attained youth," etc. Regarding "paṇḍakā" (eunuchs), here among the five types of eunuchs such as the "āsittapaṇḍaka," the "napuṃsakapaṇḍaka" (hermaphrodite/neuter) is intended, thus he says, "hermaphrodites." "Samānapabbajjā" (one of similar ordination) means one of similar ordination with monks. "Tato" (from that) means from familiarity. "Tattha" (there) means among courtesans, etc. "Tāsaṃ" (of them) means of the courtesans. "So" (he) means the one formerly of another sect. "Sabbattha" (everywhere) means among all widows, etc. Showing the suitability of going, he says, "But if..." and so on. Thus: as it was said to be gone, so it is. Here, regarding "high and low": "High" means it rises and grows upwards. "Low" means it is separated and fallen from rising. "High and low" means great and small, so he says "great and small." With "deeds," he shows the form of the word "things to be done." By showing that, the meaning of "things to be done" should be understood as "things to be performed." Therein: in great and small deeds. "There he does not see": here, to show the scope of the word "there," it is said "in those various new deeds." With "endowed with energy and effort," he shows the meaning of "not lazy" as "one for whom there is no laziness or idleness." Therein: here, the suffix "tra" illuminates the meaning of the locative case, so he says "in those various ones." Explaining the meaning of the phrase "investigation arising from the occasion," he says "this very thing," and so on. With "wisdom arisen at that very moment," he shows that the word "occasion" in "arising from the occasion" means "that moment." "Able to do": here, the word "alam" has three meanings—adornment, prevention, and sufficiency— and it means sufficiency, so he says "capable of doing." "Intense desire" means sharp desire. With "strong desire," he shows the intended meaning. "In the development of mundane concentration": in the development of mundane concentration, which consists of the eight attainments. "Come here": come into this Dispensation. "Of the master of the heretical views": "Tittha" means where beings cross over, float, and make their appearance and disappearance; these are the sixty-two views. That very place is the "titthāyatana" for those who follow views. Or, those who have a "tittha" are "titthino," their place is "titthāyatana," its master is "titthāyatanasāmiko," of him. "His view": here, the word "view" is a synonym for doctrine, so he says "his own doctrine." Why is that doctrine called "patience," "preference," and "acceptance"? He says "now," and so on. That very doctrine The meaning is: The view is agreeable, and it is pleasing, and it is grasped. Regarding "of that sect-founder," it is a genitive case in the sense of agent. "Of that" means of the owner of the sect's abode. "Being spoken" means being recited. Regarding "not pleased" here, showing the meaning of "not satisfied, with an unappeased mind," he says: "with an unfulfilled intention, with a mind not uplifted." "Whatever this is" is connected with "displeasure" or "pleasure." By this, it shows the indeterminacy of the word "this." "These" are the bhikkhus. The meaning is: "and whatever is displeasure." "Of that very one" is connected with "displeasure of that very former adherent of another sect." "This" means these four kinds of phenomena: two pleasures, and two displeasures. "To be collected" means to be brought together, to be accumulated. By "not pleasing," etc., he shows the meaning of the word "not pleasing" here, which means: "one does not please the practice by this action." "This" is of four kinds. "Sign" means cause. "Characteristic" means mark. "From this" is connected with "extracted from the eight factors." "By the opposite of what was said" means by the opposite of what was said in the dark side. Showing the eight factors in the bright side, he says: "not entering the village too late, not returning too early," etc. In the dark side too, the eight factors should be brought together in this manner. By "pleaser," he shows the meaning of the word "pleaser." Below, however, since "accomplisher" was said, it should be understood that he shows the meaning of "accomplishment." Even in the ordination hall, meaning, even in a special dwelling with one peak and many corners at the place of ordination. For it is called a "hall" because it is adorned and beautified by many corners, making one peak. Making the statement