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Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma
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Explanation of Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ Nivāsayiṣyāma
Context
This rule is found in the Vinaya Pitaka of the Theravada Buddha Dharma tradition, the collection of rules and guidance for practice for bhikkhus and bhikkhunis. The Vinaya Pitaka is not merely a rigid code but a set of profound teachings that help those who have gone forth preserve purity of mind and build a harmonious community of practice.
The title "Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma" means "we shall not lodge those who are too low" or is related to the placement of lodging for those who do not speak up or participate in declaration. This is a matter concerning communal rules, especially the handling and dwelling place of members with limited conduct or those not yet fully recognized within the community.
The context for the formation of this rule arose from concrete situations in the early history of the Sangha, when the Buddha and senior disciples had to resolve practical issues concerning arrangements for communal living, the protection of purity, and the maintenance of discipline in the community of practice.
Main Content
The specific content of this rule has not been fully translated in widely available materials at present; however, according to the context of the Vinaya Pitaka, it concerns regulations on how to treat community members according to different circumstances.
In the spirit of the Theravada Vinaya Pitaka, regulations concerning residence (vasa) and arrangements for communal living are intended, first, to protect the purity of each individual monastic; second, to maintain harmony and respect in the community; and third, to create conditions for those who have not yet attained the highest goal to have opportunities to learn and progress in practice.
The regulations in the Vinaya Pitaka are not discriminatory, but wise measures to help each monastic find a suitable place in the process of practice.
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