At that time the monks lay down on the ground. They got dirty, as did their robes. “I allow a spread of grass.” The grass was eaten by rats and termites. “I allow benches.” The benches were painful to lie on. “I allow wicker beds.”

2. The allowance for beds and benches Soon afterwards the Sangha was offered various kinds of beds with legs and frames from a charnel ground.

They told the Buddha. “I allow the various kinds of beds with legs and frames.” The Sangha was offered various kinds of benches with legs and frames. “I allow the various kinds of benches with legs and frames.”