[37] Now at that time a certain bhikkhu had an affliction of eye disease. The bhikkhus, taking hold of him, led him out to defecate and to urinate. The Blessed One, while walking on a tour of the lodgings, saw those bhikkhus taking hold of that bhikkhu and leading him out to defecate and to urinate; having seen them, he approached those bhikkhus, and having approached, he said this to them: "Bhikkhus, what is this bhikkhu's affliction?" "Venerable sir, this venerable one has an affliction of eye disease; taking hold of him, we lead him out to defecate and to urinate."
Then the Blessed One, having given a talk on the Dhamma with reference to that cause, with reference to that occasion, addressed the bhikkhus: "Bhikkhus, I allow eye ointment (añjana): black collyrium (kāḷañjana), rasa-ointment (rasañjana), stream-ointment (sotañjana), red ochre (geruka), and soot (kapalla)."
There was need of substances to be ground up together with the ointments. They informed the Blessed One of this matter. "Bhikkhus, I allow sandalwood (candana), tagara, black anusāriya (kāḷānusāriya), tālīsa, and bhaddamuttaka."
Now at that time bhikkhus deposited powdered ointments in bowls and in saucers; they became sprinkled over with grass-powder and with dust. They informed the Blessed One of this matter. "Bhikkhus, I allow an ointment box (añjanī)."
Now at that time the group-of-six bhikkhus used various kinds of ointment boxes — made of gold, made of silver. People complained, criticized, and spread it about, saying: "Just like householders who enjoy sensual pleasures." They informed the Blessed One of this matter. "Bhikkhus, various kinds of ointment boxes are not to be used; whoever should use one commits an offense of wrong-doing (dukkaṭa). Bhikkhus, I allow one made of bone, made of ivory, made of horn, made of reed, made of bamboo, made of wood, made of lac, made of fruit, made of metal, or made of conch shell."
Now at that time the ointment boxes were uncovered; they became sprinkled over with grass-powder and with dust. They informed the Blessed One of this matter. "Bhikkhus, I allow a lid." The lid kept falling off. "Bhikkhus, I allow, having fastened it with thread, to tie it to the ointment box." The ointment box split. "Bhikkhus, I allow it to be sewn together with thread."
Now at that time bhikkhus applied ointment with a finger; the eyes were hurt. They informed the Blessed One of this matter. "Bhikkhus, I allow an ointment stick (añjanīsalākā)."
Now at that time the group-of-six bhikkhus used various kinds of ointment sticks — made of gold, made of silver. People complained, criticized, and spread it about, saying: "Just like householders who enjoy sensual pleasures." They informed the Blessed One of this matter. "Bhikkhus, various kinds of ointment sticks are not to be used; whoever should use one commits an offense of wrong-doing. Bhikkhus, I allow one made of bone, made of ivory, made of horn … made of conch shell."
Now at that time an ointment stick fell on the ground and became rough. They informed the Blessed One of this matter. "Bhikkhus, I allow a case for the sticks (salākodhāniya)."
Now at that time bhikkhus carried both the ointment box and the ointment stick about in the hand. They informed the Blessed One of this matter. "Bhikkhus, I allow a bag for the ointment box (añjanitthavikā)." There was no shoulder strap. They informed the Blessed One of this matter. "Bhikkhus, I allow a shoulder strap (aṃsavaddhaka) and a binding thread."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.