四分律行事鈔資持記 2.1377

2.1377

In explaining the third condition, the Dharmaguptaka-vinaya first clarifies the expedients for returning it to the owner. The phrase 'holding it oneself' is based on this finding of lost property, making clear that taking it oneself is allowed. 'Two people claiming it together' means that two people each come to identify and claim it. 'Identical speech' means that both of their descriptions match, leaving no way to distinguish. Below, 'if other...', it clarifies concluding the offense in the absence of valid circumstances.