四分律行事鈔資持記 2.1375

2.1375

In the Mahāsāṃghika-vinaya, it first broadly explains the intention of the prohibition. Even when the administrator of affairs should have an exception, the teaching does not permit it either, so how much less for other people; thus it says 'even'. Below, 'if...', it specifically indicates the offering paraphernalia in three parts: first, it broadly lists offering gatherings. Below, 'offering paraphernalia...', it explains the setting out and arrangement of offerings. As for holding them with covered hands, it is out of fear that they might be damaged, so it temporarily allows assisting; there are people in the world who maintain precepts and hold coins with covered hands, which is the height of foolishness regarding the teaching. Below, 'if bathing...', it directly clarifies bathing images. 'Must not release afterward' means that one must release first, intended to signify helping others.