Lzh Mu Bi Vb Sk 9Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
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Explanation of the Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma Sutta
Background
This sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, where the rules of practice and governance of the Sangha community are recorded. The title “Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma” carries the meaning “We shall not criticize excessively” or “We shall avoid condemnation that goes beyond measure.” This is an item from the rules on ethics and verbal conduct for monks, especially related to how monastics should interact and communicate with one another.
In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, suttas such as this were taught by the Buddha in order to maintain harmony, discipline, and mutual respect in the Sangha. They reflect the kindness and wisdom of the Buddha in shaping a truly pure and harmonious community of practice, where every member respects the others.
Main Content
The core principle of this sutta concerns the regulation of speech and attitude within the Sangha. The Buddha teaches that monks should not criticize one another excessively or too harshly, but should instead maintain respect and choose words carefully. This does not mean avoiding correction of errors — the issue is the manner in which that correction is carried out.
The Vinaya Piṭaka teaches that criticism should be undertaken with the motivation of compassion and understanding, not from anger or arrogance. If a monk sees a fellow practitioner violating a rule of discipline (sīla), he should offer a skillful and respectful suggestion, creating the conditions for the other person to correct himself without feeling humiliated or coerced.
This sutta also reflects the principle of “not killing the path of apology” (apekkha) — that is, always leaving room for another person to explain and amend themselves. Practice is understood as a continual process of self-correction and mutual support, not absolute punishment.
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