[61] And how, Ānanda, is there resolution because of past insanity (amūḷhavinaya)? Here, Ānanda, bhikkhus accuse a bhikkhu of a grave offense (āpatti) of such a kind — a pārājika or one bordering on a pārājika: "Let the venerable one recall whether he has committed a grave offense of such a kind — a pārājika or one bordering on a pārājika." He says: "Friends, I do not recall having committed a grave offense of such a kind — a pārājika or one bordering on a pārājika." Then, though he disclaims it, the accuser presses him still further: "Come now, let the venerable one know it well, whether he recalls having committed a grave offense of such a kind — a pārājika or one bordering on a pārājika." He says: "Friends, I went mad; my mind was deranged. While I was mad, much was done and said by me that is unbefitting an ascetic. I do not recall it; that was done by me while I was deranged." To such a bhikkhu, Ānanda, resolution because of past insanity should be granted. Thus, Ānanda, there is resolution because of past insanity. And thus comes about the settlement of certain disciplinary issues (adhikaraṇa) here — namely, by resolution because of past insanity.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.