The Tipiṭaka in Three Languages

Khuddakavatthukkhandhaka

Vinayapiṭaka · Cūḷavagga (2) · Vol. 7 · Section 55

[55] Now at that time bhikkhus, having torn cloth apart with their hands, sewed robes. The robe was uneven (frayed at the edges). They reported this matter to the Blessed One. … "Bhikkhus, I allow a small knife (satthaka) and a piece of felt (namataka)."

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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