Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.2845

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2. Kusinārā Sutta.—Also preached at Baliharaṇa. A monk wishing to rebuke another monk, should consider five things with regard to himself—whether he is of blameless conduct in body and speech; whether he really wishes well for his colleague and is not influenced by envy; whether he is learned in the doctrine; whether his *pātimokkhas* are perfect. He should also consider whether his rebuke is seasonable, justified by facts, administered gently, for the other’s benefit and out of compassion for him.¹