Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c23.30

c23.30

The summons of a sick Bhikkhu living at a distance for aid must be obeyed by the fraternity even if they are then confined to their retreat in the rainy season when peregrinations are otherwise prohibited. Such aid must be given on the mere report of the illness, even if no summons are received [ib., iii, 6, 1–2].