Mahavogga 4.6

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Translated from the Pâli by T. W. Rhys Davids and Hermann Oldenberg

1. At that time a certain Bhikkhu was guilty of an offence on the day of Pavâranâ. Now this Bhikkhu thought: 'The Blessed One has prescribed: "Pavâranâ is not to be held by a Bhikkhu who is guilty of an offence." Now I am guilty of a an offence. What am I to do?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

'In case, O Bhikkhus, a certain Bhikkhu be guilty of an offence on the day of Pavâranâ (&c., as in II, 27. 1, 2, down to:) "When I shall feel no doubt, then I will atone for that offence." Having spoken thus, let him hold Pavâranâ. But in no case must there any hindrance arise to holding Pavâranâ from such a cause.'

2-3. At that time a certain Bhikkhu remembered an offence, while Pavâranâ was being held (&c., see II, 27. 4-8).

End of the first Bhânavâra.