法苑珠林 93.30

93.30

Furthermore, the *Vinayamātṛkā* states: 'The Venerable Mahīśāsaka said: "The bhikṣu Svāti was nurtured and sustained by liquor from childhood. Later, after going forth, because he could not obtain liquor, his four elements fell into disharmony. The bhikṣus reported this to the Buddha. The Buddha said: 'The sick one is permitted to smell it above the jar. If cured, he is not permitted to smell it. If not cured, he is permitted to wash his body with liquor. If still not cured, he is permitted to mix flour with liquor to make cakes and eat them. If still not cured, he is permitted to soak in liquor.'"'