Lzh Mg Bi Vb Sk 35Arms Akimbo (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyakhambhakata
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Sutta Dutiyakhambhakata (Arms Akimbo, the Second Time)
Context
This sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, specifically to the Vibhaṅga (Analysis) section of the Bhikkhunī Pātimokkha — the code of discipline for bhikkhunīs. It is a passage of the Vinaya concerning an action that expresses disrespect or a lack of propriety within the religious community.
The context in which this rule arose is connected to specific situations that occurred during the period when the Buddha and his disciples were establishing the Saṅgha. A bhikkhunī who placed her arms akimbo — that is, the gesture known as "khambhakata" — was thereby expressing contempt or resistance toward the Buddha's teachings or the senior members of the Saṅgha. This action was considered disrespectful and destructive to the harmony of the community.
Main Content
Dutiyakhambhakata is translated as "Arms Akimbo (the Second Time)" — this term refers to the action of turning both arms sideways, bent and pressed against the hips or chest, so as to display an attitude of disdain or refusal. This differs from other actions treated in the Pātimokkha in that it specifically emphasizes a physical gesture expressing a lack of respect.
The rule prohibiting this action is classified as Dukkaṭa — an offense of a lower category than Pārājika or Saṅghādisesa, yet still an offense that must be acknowledged and remedied. If a bhikkhunī performs this action in the presence of the Buddha, a senior elder, or during an official assembly of the Saṅgha, she must perform Paccattaññu — that is, she must publicly acknowledge her fault before others and request instruction and correction.
The repetition of the word "Dutiya" (the second time) in the title suggests that this may be a further clarification or an elaboration covering various specific cases of the same conduct. Within the structure of the Vibhaṅga, each rule is typically explained through different situations in order to help bhikkhunīs understand clearly the boundaries of the offense.
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