Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Dh Pd 2Asking for Curd
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dadhiviññāpana
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The Sutta on Asking for Curd (Dadhiviññāpana)
Background
The Sutta on Asking for Curd (Dadhiviññāpana) is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka, in the Pātimokkha articles of the general discipline for bhikkhus. These are early monastic rules set forth by the Blessed One to maintain the order of the Sangha as the practice community continued to develop.
This text records an everyday event in Jambudīpa (ancient India), connected with asking for valued food and drink, specifically curd (dadhi, corresponding to yogurt or curdled milk). In the social context of India at that time, curd was considered a highly nutritious food, often offered by devotees to bhikkhus. However, a problem arose when bhikkhus directly asked householders for curd, which violated both the spirit and the monastic rules concerning self-restraint and not being overly desirous of food.
The text reflects the practical situation of the early Sangha, where the Buddha needed to give concrete guidance to regulate the conduct of his disciples. Through this, one can see that the Buddha was a practical leader, understanding the needs of the practice community and not hesitating to establish detailed rules to protect the true Dharma.
Main Content
The Sutta on Asking for Curd records that some bhikkhus directly asked people for precious curd. This action violated a basic principle: a bhikkhu should maintain self-restraint and should not personally ask for specific kinds of food. This specific request for curd was considered an inappropriate form of "viññāpana" (asking or requesting), that is, an act of requesting too specifically, item by item and kind by kind.
When the Buddha learned of this situation, he criticized the action because it violated the spirit of maintaining a high standard of modesty and non-greed. The rules against asking too specifically for valued foods were intended to teach that although bhikkhus may receive offerings, the manner of receiving must be appropriate and must not reflect excessive craving.
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