Lzh Mu Bu Vb Sk 55Slurping
Pāli / Sanskrit:Surusurukāraka
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The Sutta on the Hissing Rrr... Sound (Surusurukāraka)
Background
In the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, the Surusurukāraka sutta is recorded to regulate small actions related to breath, speech, and the way of eating among those gone forth. This is one of the subtle details of the Dhamma-Vinaya, reflecting the Buddha’s attention to every aspect of daily life.
According to the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this sutta appears in everyday situations when bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs perform simple acts, especially in the context of eating and drinking among the people and in the monastery. The hissing rrr... sound (surusura) describes the sound made when sucking water or liquid food impolitely, or when breathing in a way that creates a sound.
Main Content
This sutta addresses the way of eating, especially when consuming liquids or foods containing liquid. Surusurukāraka, one who makes a hissing sound, is an action noted by the Buddha as unsuitable to the status of one gone forth, violating the Dhamma-Vinaya concerning etiquette and discipline.
The Buddha taught that practitioners should control basic activities such as eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing with dignity. The purpose is not that the action is evil in itself, but that it reflects a lack of mindfulness (sati) and a failure to respect the solemnity of virtuous conduct (sīla).
The act of sucking water or eating with a hissing sound is considered a minor violation of discourteous conduct (aniruddha-ācāra). Even so, rather than imposing a heavy penalty, the Vinaya Piṭaka treats it as an opportunity to remind practitioners of the need for self-control. These small details contribute to building a disciplined character and respect for those around them, especially fellow practitioners and laypeople.
Practical Meaning
The Surusurukāraka sutta is not merely an external rule of conduct. It is a profound lesson in mindfulness in each moment. When a practitioner is aware of speech, breathing, and the way of eating, they are training the capacity to observe the body (kāyānupassanā) and govern the sense faculties (indriya-saṁvara).
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