Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Dh Sk 39Na vinyastikākṛta niṣatsyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na vinyastikākṛta niṣatsyāma
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Exposition of the Na vinyastikākṛta niṣatsyāma Scripture
Background
The Na vinyastikākṛta niṣatsyāma scripture is an important part of the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition of the Buddha-Dharma. The Vinaya Piṭaka is regarded as the foundation of the Sangha, prescribing rules of conduct and training practice for all disciples of the Buddha. This code was transmitted through the teaching of the Dharma by the Buddha Siddhartha Gotama after his awakening, in order to maintain purity and order within the community of practitioners.
This scripture appears in the context of administering rules of training and conduct for bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs. Its content concerns regulations on how ceremonies are to be conducted, especially the matters to be observed when participating in assemblies or decisions of the Sangha. It is part of the detailed rules intended to ensure authenticity and discipline within the community of study and practice.
Main Content
The title “Na vinyastikākṛta niṣatsyāma” may be translated as “We shall not sit with those who have not been arranged in proper order,” or “We shall not sit with those who violate the rule concerning arrangement.” The terms vinyastikā (arrangement, order) and niṣatsyāma (we shall sit) clearly indicate that this is a rule of discipline concerning seating position and rank in assemblies.
In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this regulation emphasizes that when the Sangha gathers to perform the recitation of the Pātimokkha, the code of discipline, or to discuss important matters, those participating must observe a definite order. Those not properly arranged, perhaps those not yet fully admitted or those who have violated basic prohibitions, are not permitted to sit together with monks who observe the discipline.
This regulation reflects a core principle of the Vinaya Piṭaka: the purity and order of the Sangha are prerequisites for the long endurance of the Buddha-Dharma. It is not an arbitrary prohibition, but a measure protecting the integrity of the community of practitioners.
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