[88] That which is called **new** is said with reference to the making of it.
That which is called a **felt rug (santhata)** is what has been made by spreading out [the wool, i.e., felted], not woven.
**Having had it made**: whether having made it oneself or having had it made [by another].
**It should be kept for six years**: it should be kept with six years as the term.
**If within less than six years**: less than six full years.
**Having given away that felt rug**: having given it to others.
**Or without having given it away**: not having given it to anyone.
**Except with the authorization (sammati) of the bhikkhus**: setting aside the bhikkhu who has the authorization.
If he makes, or has made, another new felt rug: in the act of undertaking there is an offense of wrong-doing (dukkaṭa); upon obtaining it, it becomes subject to forfeiture (nissaggiya); it must be forfeited to the Saṅgha, or to a group, or to an individual.
"And thus, bhikkhus, should it be forfeited: … 'Venerable sirs, this felt rug of mine, which was had made within less than six years, without the authorization of the bhikkhus, is subject to forfeiture. I forfeit it to the Saṅgha.' … 'should give it back' … 'should give it back' … 'I give [this] to the venerable one.'"
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.