Lzh Mu Bi Vb Pc 125Ekato viśuddhā
Pāli / Sanskrit:Ekato viśuddhā
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THE EKATO VISUDDHA SUTTA - PURIFIED ON ONE SIDE
Background
Ekato visuddha (purified on one side) is a passage belonging to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. It is part of the discipline concerning minor rules (Pātimokkha) related to the conduct of bhikkhus. In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this sutta is arranged in detail to guide the religious community (Sangha) in morality and discipline, the foundations of shared monastic life.
The statement “purified on one side” (ekato visuddha) suggests a simple, focused purity without dispersion. This reflects a core principle of early Buddhism: purification of the mind through observance of the Vinaya. A bhikkhu must maintain this clarity through steadfast practice of moral discipline (sīla).
Main Content
Although the detailed content of this sutta number 125 has not been fully rendered in the provided material, according to the general context of the Vinaya Piṭaka and the meaning of the term, this sutta concerns regulations about the single purity of a bhikkhu.
In the Theravāda tradition, “purified on one side” usually refers to a state in which there is no violation of the rules in a specific domain or during a certain period. This means that a bhikkhu must observe each rule completely, without selectivity or confusion. Purity of mind cannot be attained if outward conduct is defiled by violations.
The discipline in the Vinaya Piṭaka is divided into many categories: from major moral principles, such as not killing and not stealing, to minor regulations concerning behavior, such as not speaking frivolously and not wearing ornaments. Ekato visuddha emphasizes that all of these must be preserved with a single spirit of purity, without the intention of gaining profit or fame.
Practical Meaning
For modern practitioners, whether bhikkhus or laypeople, the Ekato visuddha Sutta carries a profound reminder concerning the foundation of conduct on the path.
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