Lzh Mu Bi Pm Sk 35Na gulphe gulpham niṣatsyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na gulphe gulpham niṣatsyāma
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Exposition of the Na gulphe gulpham niṣatsyāma Sutta
Background
This text belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, where the rules of life for the community of monks and nuns are recorded. The Vinaya Piṭaka is not only a collection of dry prohibitions, but living guidance on how monastics maintain virtue (sīla) and voluntary discipline within the community. This text reflects the early context of the Dharma, when the Buddha was still alive and directly instructed his disciples on proper conduct.
The title “Na gulphe gulpham niṣatsyāma” carries a meaning connected with a specific situation in monastic life — most likely concerning the making or use of implements, clothing, or tools of practice in an appropriate way. The phrase “gulphe gulpham” (gulph = into, gulpham = trousers or clothing) suggests an issue connected with dress or things that are worn.
Main Content
In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this text is connected with regulations concerning clothing and the personal requisites of bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs. The Buddha laid down specific rules so that monks and nuns would not become overly ambitious about outward appearance, but would maintain a simple way of life and not pursue fashion.
Specifically, the Buddha’s Dharma teaches that monastics should not wear clothing that is too tight, too loose, or has unusual styles meant to attract attention. The clothing of a bhikkhu is the Patimokkha attire — the three robes — sewn from old cloth, patched, and dyed in subdued colors such as brown or gray, symbolizing the renunciation of display. The purpose is not to become ugly, but to keep the mind directed toward the Dharma and not bound by the body and appearances.
When disciples follow these regulations, they are practicing the mind of non-covetousness (anabhijjha), not seeking praise or blame from the world. This directly supports the development of sila (virtue) and concentration on the goal of liberation.
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