[172] Venerable ones, the thirty rules entailing relinquishment and confession (nissaggiyā pācittiyā dhammā) have been recited. Concerning them, I ask the venerable ones: Are you pure herein? A second time I ask: Are you pure herein? A third time I ask: Are you pure herein? The venerable ones are pure herein; therefore they are silent. Thus do I hold it.
The Chapter on Relinquishment (Nissaggiyakaṇḍa) is concluded.
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**The Chapter on Confession (Pācittiyakaṇḍa)**
Now, venerable ones, these ninety-two rules entailing confession (pācittiyā dhammā) come up for recitation.
The First Training Rule of the Chapter on False Speech (Musāvādavagga)
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.