Lzh Mu Bu Pm Sk 15Na vikīrṇaṁ prāvariṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na vikīrṇaṁ prāvariṣyāma
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Explanation of the Na vikīrṇaṁ prāvariṣyāma Sutta
Context
This sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddha-Dharma tradition, where the rules of practice and discipline of the Sangha are preserved. The rules in the Vinaya Piṭaka were formulated from specific situations that arose in the Buddha’s community of monks and nuns, in order to help the disciples practice happily, concentrate the mind, and move toward liberation.
The title “Na vikīrṇaṁ prāvariṣyāma” means “We should not allow requisites to be scattered or dispersed,” reflecting an essential Vinaya principle concerning the management of communal property and order in the monastery. This is one of the detailed regulations that helps maintain unity, order, and the spirit of practice in the religious community.
Main Content
The specific content of this sutta has not yet been fully translated in the available sources. However, based on the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this sutta may be related to regulations concerning the preservation and distribution of items used by the Sangha, such as communal property, robes, alms bowls, or tools for daily practice.
In the Theravāda tradition, the management of material things is not for accumulation or the satisfaction of ambition, but to support the practice of the Buddha-Dharma. When items are left scattered or are not managed carefully, this causes disorder, loss of concentration, and may lead to disputes or discord within the Sangha. Therefore, this sutta emphasizes the importance of discipline in managing communal property, ensuring that all items are arranged orderly, easy to find, and used effectively.
This rule also reflects the principle of “appamāda” (heedfulness), a basic virtue in the Buddha-Dharma, regarded as the foundation of all practice and spiritual progress.
Practical Meaning
The Na vikīrṇaṁ prāvariṣyāma Sutta is not only an administrative rule but also a profound lesson on discipline and attentiveness in life.
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