his mind was freed from the corruptions through letting go. And Venerable Ānanda went to the assembly as a perfected one. Venerable Mahākassapa then informed the Sangha: “Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen. If the Sangha is ready, I will ask Upāli about the Monastic Law.” Venerable Upāli informed the Sangha: “Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen. If the Sangha is ready, I will reply when asked by Venerable Mahākassapa about the Monastic Law.” Mahākassapa then asked Upāli, “Where was the first offense entailing expulsion laid down?”