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Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
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Commentary on the Sūtra Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma
Background
The sūtra Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma (Pāli: Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma) is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka, particularly in the Bhikkhunī Vibhaṅga section, which addresses the rules of practice for bhikkhunīs. The Vinaya Piṭaka is the collection of disciplinary regulations that the Blessed One established for the Saṅgha in order to maintain the purity and focus of spiritual cultivation.
The title of the sūtra is rendered in a language that combines Pāli with Sanskrit elements, reflecting the character of the preservation of Vinaya texts within the Theravāda tradition. The context from which this sūtra arose concerns the regulation of improper conduct (nātyutkṛṣṭa) in communal life, particularly during the period when the Saṅgha prepares for the rains retreat (vassa).
Principal Content
This sūtra centers on the principle of discipline regarding words and actions that are unfitting for the duties of a bhikkhunī. The phrase "Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma" carries the meaning of refraining from matters that are non-ceremonious, disrespectful, or that transgress the boundaries of proper conduct.
According to the Pāli tradition, this section guides bhikkhunīs to recognize that every action—from speech to bodily gesture—must conform to the spirit of the Dhamma. The things that are prohibited include: idle talk, frivolous behavior in inappropriate circumstances, wearing unsuitable clothing, and any manifestation that goes beyond the composure and purity that a monastic should maintain.
The sūtra emphasizes that the observance of these rules is not a restriction upon individual freedom, but rather an instrument by which the mind becomes refined and concentrated upon the goal of liberation. Each rule (sutta) within the Vinaya Piṭaka was established on the basis of a particular incident or occurrence that the Blessed One wished to correct.
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