四分律行事鈔資持記 2.876

2.876

In reaching a definitive determination: first, it marks and indicates. 'Five' downwards cites the text; the Mahīśāsaka-vinaya first points out the condition of fear. 'Further' downwards indicates special affairs, which are the Triratna and the two teachers. 'And other matters' refers to being summoned by monastics or laity, and so on. The Commentary cites the Mahāsāṃghika-vinaya where going to settle an affair also permits six nights. The Vinayadvāviṃśatividyā-śāstra permits it on account of listening to the Dharma. Saying 'returning to take them on the seventh day' means taking them back to the araṇya, or staying in the village, interposing one night. Question: Formerly, because settlement bhikṣus gave rise to faults, an exception was made; was the exception made for the settlement? Answer: The condition arose due to the settlement, but the exception was only for the araṇya; with the clear proof of the Vinayadvāviṃśatividyā-śāstra, how could there be any more doubt?