Ka Bu Pm Sk 7Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
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Exposition of the Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma Sutta
Context
The Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma Sutta is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition of the Buddha-Dharma, belonging to the Khandhaka section. The Vinaya Piṭaka is the normative Dharma for the community of monks and nuns, established by the Buddha to protect the purity of the Sangha community and maintain harmony in collective practice.
The suttas in this section record legal decisions made by the Buddha when the Sangha community encountered specific situations. Each legal sutta reflects the Buddha’s wisdom in applying the highest ethical principles to the actual circumstances of human beings.
The title "Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma" (Nāti-utkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma) means "concerning not being excessively exalted or high-handed in action." This sutta relates to regulations on the attitude and behavior of monks and nuns in collective practice, especially during the rains retreat (Vassa), the period when monks and nuns gather in one place to practice.
Main Content
In the context of the Theravāda Vinaya Piṭaka, this sutta regulates the manner in which bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs act and carry themselves in the community. In particular, it emphasizes that even if monks and nuns have attained excellent practice or lofty virtue, they should not appear "excessively exalted" or arrogant in action, speech, or attitude toward others.
The teaching states that exalted behavior or mocking others, even with an educational intention, can harm harmony in the Sangha community. Lingering provocations, teasing, or displays of superiority can diminish others’ faith and break the spirit of brotherhood among fellow practitioners.
Therefore, the Vinaya regulations emphasize the importance of humility (appamāda), respect (sakkāra), and unconditional loving-kindness (mettā) in the community of practice.
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