Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Dh Sk 100Na vikṣiptikākṛtasya
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na vikṣiptikākṛtasya
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COMMENTARY ON THE NA VIKṢIPTIKĀKṚTASYA SUTTA
Background
In the Vinaya Piṭaka of Theravāda Buddhism, the Na vikṣiptikākṛtasya text (Pāli: Na vikkhittakākataṃ, "what is not scattered") is part of the Pātimokkha, the monastic code established by the Buddha for the Sangha. This section was taught in the context of building a community of practice with principles, discipline, and harmony.
The Vinaya Piṭaka is not merely a set of mechanical regulations, but expresses profound mental teachings on self-restraint, mindfulness, and responsibility. This text is especially related to protecting the mind from distraction, a fundamental matter in the practice of the Buddha-Dharma. The Buddha saw that bhikkhus needed concrete actions in order to guard the mind and speech, avoiding unrestrained speech and distraction.
Main Content
The spirit of this rule centers on the principle that actions, speech, and intentions that are not scattered are essential factors of proper practice. "Scattered" (vikkhittakā) here does not only refer to an unfocused mind, but also to loose, spreading, careless speech or actions lacking mindfulness.
This rule directs bhikkhus to avoid behaviors such as idle chatter, revealing another person's secrets, or allowing careless statements to harm the Sangha. Each bhikkhu is required to guard every word and every action, so as not to become a source of disturbance or division in the community. This reflects a basic Buddhist principle: Samma vāca (right speech), speaking at the right time and place, speaking what is beneficial, and speaking with compassion.
Specifically, this rule concerns bhikkhus not doing things that have the nature of "scattering the mind," that is, activities that cause distraction, or speech that makes one's own mind and the minds of others become disturbed. This principle applies not only to bhikkhus, but also as a general truth for Buddhists who seek peace and awakening.
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