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露處敷僧臥具戒第十四　制意者。多論云。三義故制此戒。一臥具是四方僧物。皆是篤信檀越所施供。僧受用利益事廓理宜賞護。資身行道得安樂故。二既是施主之物。詳心愛惜常存愛用。為令增長信敬之心。三用助收舉使僧物不壞。令受用功德反資施主。善恨成就故。為茲三益。是以聖制　別緣有六。一四方僧臥具。二知是僧物。三露處。四自敷使人敷為己受用。五去時不自舉不教舉。六出門便犯。十云。出門四十九步。祇二十五肘乃犯。已下正明戒本。此戒因六群比丘。敷僧坐具妄去。不收風塵所污。佛便制戒。

The fourteenth precept on spreading Saṅgha bedding in the open. Purpose of enactment: The Sarvāstivāda-vinaya-vibhāṣā states: This precept was enacted on account of three meanings. First, bedding is property of the Saṅgha of the four directions, and is all donated by faithful dānapatis to make offerings; for the Saṅgha, the benefit of using it is vast, and in principle it should be valued and protected so that they may sustain their bodies, practice the Path, and attain peace and happiness. Second, since it is the property of donors, one should carefully cherish it and always maintain a mind of careful use, so as to increase their faith and reverence. Third, putting it away after use keeps the Saṅgha property from ruin, causing the merit of its use to redound to the donors, so that their good roots are fulfilled. It was for these three benefits that the Sage enacted the rule. Specific conditions are six: first, bedding of the Saṅgha of the four directions; second, knowing that it is Saṅgha property; third, in the open air; fourth, spreading it oneself or having someone spread it for one's own use; fifth, upon leaving, not putting it away oneself nor instructing someone to put it away; sixth, committing an offense upon stepping out the door. The Sarvāstivāda Vinaya says: Forty-nine paces outside the door; the Mahāsāṃghika Vinaya says twenty-five cubits before an offense is committed. Below, the Prātimokṣa text is properly clarified. This precept arose because the group of six monks spread Saṅgha sitting mats and left thoughtlessly without putting them away, so that they were soiled by wind and dust. The Buddha then enacted the precept.