Why are eunuchs not allowed to be ordained?

Discussion of ordination, the Vinaya and monastic life. How and where to ordain? Bhikkhuni ordination etc.
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Re: Why are eunuchs not allowed to be ordained?

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I wanted to ask about circumcision, vasectomy or other modification to male genital and the possibility of ordination.
I already know about 5 kinds of pandaka, but seeing this thread makes me wonder, is there any reference about male genital modification and prohibition form being ordained?
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