[249] Bhikkhus, in this case a bhikkhu might declare in the midst of the Saṅgha (saṅgha) on the day of the invitation (pavāraṇā):
"Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha listen to me. This matter is evident, but the person is not evident. If the Saṅgha is ready, the Saṅgha, setting aside the matter, should make the invitation."
He should be told thus: "Friend, the invitation was laid down by the Blessed One for those who are pure. If the matter is evident but the person is not, speak of it right now."
Bhikkhus, again in this case a bhikkhu might declare in the midst of the Saṅgha on the day of the invitation:
"Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha listen to me. This person is evident, but the matter is not evident. If the Saṅgha is ready, the Saṅgha, setting aside the person, should make the invitation."
He should be told thus: "Friend, the invitation was laid down by the Blessed One for those who are in concord. If the person is evident but the matter is not, speak of it right now."
Bhikkhus, again in this case a bhikkhu might declare in the midst of the Saṅgha on the day of the invitation:
"Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha listen to me. This matter and the person are both evident. If the Saṅgha is ready, the Saṅgha, setting aside the matter and the person, should make the invitation."
He should be told thus: "Friend, the invitation was laid down by the Blessed One for those who are pure and in concord. If the matter and the person are both evident, speak of it right now."
Bhikkhus, if the matter is evident before the invitation and the person only afterwards, it is fitting to speak of it. Bhikkhus, if the person is evident before the invitation and the matter only afterwards, it is fitting to speak of it. Bhikkhus, if both the matter and the person are evident before the invitation, and one reopens it after the invitation has been made, then for reopening there is an offence of pācittiya.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.