Lzh Mg Bi Vb Sk 32Lifted Robe (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaukkhittaka
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THE DISCOURSE ON THE LIFTED ROBE, THE SECOND CASE (Dutiyaukkhittaka)
Background
Dutiyaukkhittaka is an important section within the Vinaya Pitaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, belonging to the collection of disciplinary rules for monastics. This discourse falls within the chapter concerning violations related to the wearing of robes by those who have gone forth. The context is recorded as an event within the monastic community during the time the Buddha was still present in the world, when rules of practice were established to protect the virtue and moral integrity of those who follow his Dharma.
The regulations concerning the robe (ukkhittaka) are not meaningless restrictions, but rather guidelines that assist monastics in cultivating composure, restraining desire, and maintaining an awareness of simplicity in their way of life. A robe that falls or is raised improperly can become a manifestation of carelessness or a lack of mindfulness.
Main Content
Dutiyaukkhittaka concerns the second case in which monastics fail to maintain their robes appropriately, resulting in the robe slipping down or being lifted up by water. According to the regulations of the Vinaya Pitaka, those who have gone forth must take care in wearing and carrying their robes, for the robe is not merely a covering for the body but also a symbol of adherence to discipline and of respect toward oneself and the community.
The discourse records that when a violation occurred—whether a robe was allowed to slip through forgetfulness or through carelessness—the Blessed One, the World-Honored One, set forth specific instructions regarding how such matters were to be addressed. This was not a matter of harsh punishment, but rather an opportunity for the monastic to develop mindfulness (sati) and a sense of moral shame (hiri) with regard to oneself and the common rules of the Sangha.
These regulations also reflect the distinction between minor violations, such as a first lapse through inattention, and repeated violations, thereby educating monastics regarding the increasing degree of responsibility that arises when an act of transgression is repeated.
Practical Significance
Dutiyaukkhittaka teaches us that discipline is not a rigid set of constraints, but rather a path leading to true freedom through composure and mindfulness.
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