Lzh Mu Bu Vb Sk 30Nānujñātā niṣatsyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nānujñātā niṣatsyāma
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THE NĀNUJÑĀTĀ NIṢATSYĀMA SUTTA
Background
The Nānujñātā niṣatsyāma sutta (“Not permitted, we shall not sit”) is a sutta belonging to the Vinaya Piṭaka, the most important section of the Pāli Canon in the Theravāda tradition. This sutta records disciplinary rules in the monastic community, especially related to complex situations in the monastery when disagreements or tensions arise among members.
The background of the sutta arises from disputes between groups of monks in the early Buddhist community. The Buddha Śākyamuni gave clear rules to protect harmony in the Sangha and prevent unauthorized actions. The Vinaya Piṭaka therefore became the foundational text for disciplinary decisions and the handling of internal matters in the community.
Main Content
This sutta concerns a situation in which a group of monks refuses to comply with the common decision of the community. The phrase “Nānujñātā niṣatsyāma” means that monks who are not permitted, without recognition, will not be allowed to sit together in meetings or communal activities. This is a mild form of disciplinary sanction intended to encourage compliance.
This rule reflects a basic principle of the Vinaya: maintaining harmony and discipline is essential. When a monk or group of monks deliberately violates a decision passed by the community, they will be temporarily separated from shared activities. This is not a permanent punishment but a corrective measure, intended to bring them back to the path of observing the agreed rules.
The Vinaya Piṭaka states clearly that this association (samvāsa) can be restored when the offender acknowledges the fault and complies with the community’s decision. This process reflects compassion and the opportunity for correction, not arbitrary punishment.
Practical Meaning
The deeper meaning of this sutta lies in recognizing the importance of voluntary discipline and collective responsibility.
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