Lzh Mu Bu Pm Sk 13Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
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Explanation of the Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma Sutta
Context
This sutta is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition and concerns regulations related to the life of practice of monastics (bhikkhus) within the Sangha community. The Vinaya Piṭaka was compiled to maintain discipline, harmony, and spiritual growth in the Sangha.
The title “Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma” comes from Pāli and means “we shall declare concerning what exceeds,” relating to matters of conduct that cross boundaries or violate established rules. In the context of the Sangha, such matters often cause division, conflict, or harm to the community’s unity of mind.
The sutta is presented in the context of a gathering of the Sangha, where highly virtuous bhikkhus jointly consider mistaken conduct or special cases that need to be resolved according to the Buddha-Dharma. This is an important step in maintaining the clarity of moral discipline (sīla) and the principles of practice.
Main Content
The specific content of this sutta has not yet been fully translated, but based on the structure of similar Vinaya suttas, it focuses on handling cases in which bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs act beyond the established rules. These “excesses” (atikrama) usually include:
First, acts that violate the basic precepts, ranging from minor breaches to grave offenses. Second, disputes or discord among members of the Sangha that need to be resolved through a process of collective review. Third, special cases requiring the collective decision of the whole Sangha in order to maintain unity and purity.
The sutta emphasizes that any matter exceeding the authority of individuals or small groups should be brought before the whole Sangha for open, transparent consideration in accordance with the Buddha-Dharma.
Practical Meaning
The core value of this sutta is transparency, fairness, and unity within the community of practice.
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