Lzh Mu Bi Vb Sk 2Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma
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Interpretation of the Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Nivāsayiṣyāma Sutta
Background
Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Nivāsayiṣyāma is a regulation from the Vinaya Piṭaka, the sacred collection of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, devoted to the study of monastic disciplinary rules. The Vinaya Piṭaka was taught by the Buddha Śākyamuni in order to maintain discipline in the Sangha community and protect the spirit of practice from the earliest generations.
This regulation appears in the context of bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs needing to maintain a dwelling place suitable to the path. The rule concerns arranging, managing, and protecting the space of practice, an indispensable factor supporting concentration and wisdom in the course of cultivation. The cleanliness and seriousness of the dwelling reflect the purity and focus of the monastic mind.
The word Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ carries the meaning of "cleaning, purifying" or "rising above disturbances"; Nivāsayiṣyāma means "we shall maintain, preserve." The title suggests an active effort: efforts to build and preserve a noble environment for practice.
Main Content
The regulation Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Nivāsayiṣyāma guides the Sangha community in managing and maintaining clean, dignified dwelling places. Specifically, bhikkhus need to attend to hygiene and the reasonable organization of rooms and common practice areas. These rules include regular cleaning, arranging the practice space properly, and maintaining an environment undisturbed by noise or distracting factors.
The Vinaya Piṭaka also states that a monastic dwelling should be neither too remote nor too close to populated areas. It should be a peaceful and pure place, where the mind can become settled without being disturbed by worldly affairs. These regulations are not rigid restrictions, but wise guidelines intended to support monastics in advancing on the path of practice.
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