Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Sk 39Na paryastikākṛta pravekṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na paryastikākṛta pravekṣyāma
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Exposition of the Na paryastikākṛta pravekṣyāma Scripture
Background
The Na paryastikākṛta pravekṣyāma scripture belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddha-Dharma tradition, the body of monastic law for monks and nuns established by Buddha Śākyamuni to protect the sacredness and discipline of the monastic community. The Sanskrit-Pāli title of this scripture means "We shall not enter in a crossed or twisted arrangement" or "We shall follow a straight way of entering."
This scripture is transmitted in the legal collection of the Sarvāstivāda, and early Buddhist schools preserved these basic rules of conduct. It reflects the Buddha’s concern for details of bodily action, how to walk, sit, and move within a monastery, because these small actions are the basis of morality and respect.
Main Content
This scripture teaches that the disciples of the Buddha, especially those who have gone forth, should not enter or move in a "paryastika" manner, twisted, crooked, or not straight. This includes the practical meaning: not walking in a crisscrossing manner, not slipping through gaps, not moving indirectly or by turning the body in undignified ways.
Walking straight, calm, and without twisting is seen as an expression of a straight mind and unwavering intention. It is not merely an external rule of conduct, but also a training of body and mind. When a monastic walks upright and quietly, it reflects a purified consciousness, not wandering or hesitant.
The Vinaya Piṭaka gives detailed guidance on the ways monastics walk, sit, and lie down in order to avoid gestures that appear frivolous, seductive, or disrespectful. The Na paryastikākṛta pravekṣyāma scripture especially emphasizes straightforwardness in bodily action, not only as a rule of discipline but also as a tool of practice for preserving mindfulness (sati) and clear comprehension (sampajañña).
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