Lzh Mu Bu Vb Sk 29Na hastasaṁlagnikaya pravekṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na hastasaṁlagnikaya pravekṣyāma
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Explanation of the Vinaya Piṭaka: Na Hastasaṁlagnikaya Pravekṣyāma
Background
This sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Theravāda Pāli Canon, the disciplinary code for the Sangha. The phrase “Na hastasaṁlagnikaya pravekṣyāma” appears in regulations related to verifying and confirming monastic matters, especially disputes or issues that need to be resolved according to communal procedure.
The background of this phrase concerns meetings of the Sangha, when bhikkhus need to discuss and decide matters of practice. It reflects the democratic and transparent foundation in the governance of the early Buddhist community. According to the Theravāda tradition, the Vinaya Piṭaka is regarded as an act of protecting the Teaching and maintaining harmony in the Sangha.
Main Content
The specific content of this sutta has not been fully translated in available materials. However, based on the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this phrase is related to the principle of handling matters within the Sangha. The word “hastasaṁlagnika” (“hast-” = hand, “saṁ-” = together) suggests “placing the hand upon, confirming by hand,” or in other words, voting by hand in communal decisions.
The principle of “not” (Na) being clearly stated shows that there are certain cases in which this form of decision is not permitted. In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this may relate to regulations on how to attain unanimity or a majority decision in a proper manner.
The Vinaya Piṭaka is usually divided into three main parts: the Pāṭimokkha (227 or 311 precepts depending on the tradition), the Khandhakas (sections), and the Parivāra (supplementary section). This sutta belongs to the details of Sangha governance, where bhikkhus must follow specific procedures to reach consensus or a just judgment.
Practical Meaning
The spirit of this sutta lies in maintaining clarity and fairness in the monastic community. The procedure of deciding by a show of hands is applied to ensure that each member of the Sangha is heard and participates in important decisions.
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