Khuddakavatthukkhandhaka

Vinayapiṭaka · Cūḷavagga (2) · Vol. 7 · Section 141

[141] The Saṅgha should be informed by a competent and capable bhikkhu: "Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha hear me. This bhikkhu named so-and-so is sick; without a sling (sikkā) he is not able to carry his bowl about. He requests from the Saṅgha the authorization for a sling (sikkāsammuti). If the Saṅgha is ready, the Saṅgha should give the authorization for a sling to the bhikkhu named so-and-so. This is the motion (ñatti). "Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha hear me. This bhikkhu named so-and-so is sick; without a sling he is not able to carry his bowl about. He requests from the Saṅgha the authorization for a sling. The Saṅgha gives the authorization for a sling to the bhikkhu named so-and-so. Whichever venerable one approves of the giving of the authorization for a sling to the bhikkhu named so-and-so should remain silent; whoever does not approve should speak. "The authorization for a sling has been given by the Saṅgha to the bhikkhu named so-and-so. The Saṅgha approves; therefore it is silent. Thus do I hold it."

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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