四分律刪繁補闕行事鈔 2.170

2.170

Precept twenty-five: Snatching away a robe. Five conditions: first, being a fully ordained bhikṣu, distinguished because lower assemblies are not of the same category of conduct. Second, originally intending to give it to a fellow practitioner. Third, not giving it definitely, while the other party takes it definitely, which mostly causes distress. Among the four permutations, in two permutations—first, both giving and receiving are definite; second, giving is definite while receiving is indefinite—snatching it back incurs a heavy offense; if both giving and receiving are indefinite, it is a duṣkṛta. Fourth, snatching it in anger. Fifth, obtaining it so that it belongs to oneself. Dharmaguptaka Vinaya allowances: not being angry and saying 'I regret it, I will not give you the robe, give me my robe back'; if the other party knows of the regret and returns it immediately; if returned upon another person's word; if borrowing another's robe to wear and he wears it improperly, snatching it back is not an offense; if fearing loss or damage; if that person violates right view, precepts, or īryāpatha; if suspended, expelled, or deserving expulsion; or if because of this matter there is a danger to life or brahmacarya; in all such cases, snatching and holding it without concealing it [is not an offense].