Lzh Mu Bu Vb Sk 9Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
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Explanation of the Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma Sutta
Background
The Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Early Buddhist tradition, the Pāli Canon, and is part of the teaching on monastic discipline in the Sangha. This sutta preserves detailed regulations concerning the actions and speech of bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs in relation to respect, criticism, and the correction of faults in the religious community.
The general context of the Vinaya Piṭaka is the problems that occurred in the Sangha community shortly after the Buddha’s nirvana. Rules were established by the Buddha or by those who directly succeeded him in order to maintain harmony, purity, and discipline in the private lineage. The Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma Sutta specifically concerns situations in which monastics must be careful in conduct and speech, especially when differences or conflicts need to be resolved.
Main Content
The title “Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma” (Nāt + Utkṛṣṭaṁ + Prāvariṣyāma) carries the deep meaning of “one should not display, expose, or criticize others excessively.” This is directly related to one of the most important aspects of Dhamma-vinaya in the Vinaya Piṭaka: the discipline of speech and attitude.
The sutta instructs that when a bhikkhu or bhikkhunī becomes aware that another monastic has acted or spoken in a way not in accordance with the Dhamma, they should not engage in public exposure or excessive criticism before a large community. Instead, the proper way to handle the matter is to approach privately, politely, and with the intention to help, not to humiliate or harm.
This rule reflects the principle of Chulatthana, small but important matters, emphasized by the Buddha. It encourages restraint in speech (Vācā), wakefulness in action (Kamma), and compassion in correcting the faults of others.
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