Lzh Dg Bu Pm Sk 4Lifted Robe (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaukkhittaka
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The Lifted Robe Sutta (Second Time)
Background
Dutiyaukkhittaka (Lifted Robe for the second time) is a text found in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically in the Pātimokkha, the voluntary code of rules that bhikkhus must observe. This sutta appears in the legal system of the Theravāda tradition and reflects detailed regulations concerning the actions and attitudes of bhikkhus when wearing the saffron robe.
The historical background of the sutta concerns violations committed by bhikkhus. Seeing that bhikkhus had acted in ways unsuitable to monastic decorum, the Buddha established specific regulations to correct their behavior, maintain discipline, and protect the honor of the Sangha. Each rule was established after a specific event, showing the Buddha's wisdom in guiding the Sangha.
Main Content
Dutiyaukkhittaka deals with the way the robe is lifted while walking, especially the act of lifting the robe high over the shoulder or exposing the shoulder in unsuitable situations. Although it is called "the second time," this sutta is the second record in a series of regulations on a similar matter, showing the level of detail and the need for continual reminders.
According to the Vinaya tradition, wearing the saffron robe is not only a practical matter but also has profound spiritual significance. The robe symbolizes humility, observance, and separation from worldly life. Improperly wearing the robe may be understood as lack of respect for the Dharma, may weaken the faith of the community, and may disrupt the dignity of the Sangha.
The sutta states that a bhikkhu must not lift the robe unusually high over the shoulder or do so mindlessly. If he violates this, the bhikkhu must confess before the Sangha. This rule illustrates how Theravāda Buddhism regulates even the smallest details of monastic life, because such details form character and the spirit of discipline.
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