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Vinayapiṭaka · Bhikkhu Vibhaṅga (2) · Vol. 2 · Section 636

[636] **"Whoever" (yo pana):** whoever, of whatever sort … . **"Bhikkhu":** … . This is the bhikkhu (bhikkhu) intended in this sense. **"Knows"** means: either he knows for himself, or others inform him. **"Containing living beings":** knowing—i.e., knowing "living beings will die through this use"—he uses it: an offence of expiation (pācittiya). [Word Analysis (Padabhājanīya)]

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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