Lzh Mg Bu Pm Pc 77Disrespect
Pāli / Sanskrit:Anādariya
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SUTTA ON ANĀDARIYA (SUTTA ON DISRESPECT)
Background
Anādariya in Pāli means "disrespect" or "failing to show reverence." Within the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, this sutta was recorded to guide bhikkhus (monks) and bhikkhunis (nuns) in maintaining fundamental ethical principles. The Vinaya Piṭaka is not merely a collection of prohibitions; it is also a guide for practitioners to cultivate respect — toward the Triple Gem, toward fellow practitioners, and especially toward teachers and the elders who have gone before.
The Sutta on Anādariya was delivered in the context of the Buddha instructing monks on the consequences of disrespect in practice. This is one of the most frequently overlooked yet profoundly important aspects of the Theravāda path.
Principal Contents
Disrespect (anādariya) is regarded as a great obstacle on the path of practice. It manifests as an attitude of contempt toward the teachings, a failure to heed the guidance of senior monastics, or a tendency to treat the rules of training lightly. The sutta points out that any bhikkhu or bhikkhuni who exhibits an attitude of disrespect will encounter adverse consequences in their practice.
By contrast, respect (ādariya) is emphasized as an indispensable foundation. A practitioner should respect the teachings of the Buddha, respect senior monastics, and respect those who have gone before on the path. This attitude of respect is not blind submission, but rather the wisdom to recognize the value of teachings transmitted across generations.
In the Vinaya Piṭaka, anādariya is frequently associated with laxity, going astray, or failure to uphold the fundamental principles of the Buddha's dispensation. The sutta underscores that disrespect leads to a deterioration of practice, causes the loss of opportunities for awakening, and causes the practitioner to deviate from the right path of the Dharma.
Practical Significance
For contemporary practitioners, the Sutta on Anādariya carries profound meaning concerning the manner in which we approach the life of study and practice.
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