Lzh Sarv Bi Vb Sk 15Na vikīrṇaṁ prāvariṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na vikīrṇaṁ prāvariṣyāma
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Explanation of the Na vikīrṇaṁ prāvariṣyāma Text
Background
The Na vikīrṇaṁ prāvariṣyāma text, “We shall not allow dispersal,” is part of the Theravada Buddhist Vinaya Piṭaka. This section records the principles of discipline that bhikkhus must follow in a life of humility and respect. The Vinaya Piṭaka is not only a collection of prohibitions, but an expression of the spirit of self-control, awareness, and practice for the attainment of nirvana.
The background of this text appears when the Buddha prescribed the moral practices (sīla) necessary for the community of bhikkhus. These regulations were established to protect Dharma practice, maintain harmony in the Sangha body, and create favorable conditions for practice directed toward nirvana. Each rule was given with a specific legal story (vinayappavattī) illustrating why it was necessary.
Main Content
The title “Na vikīrṇaṁ prāvariṣyāma” focuses on the principle that bhikkhus should not scatter or disorder matters within the Sangha body, in other words, they should not cause disputes, division, or disunity. The word “vikīrṇa” (scattered, dispersed) suggests an act that damages harmony; “prāvariṣyāma” (we shall protect, cover) reflects the resolve to protect the unity of the Sangha body.
This text emphasizes that bhikkhus must be conscious of their responsibility to maintain harmony (samaggī). This approach differs from simple prohibitive rules: it calls for inner self-awareness. A bhikkhu avoids divisive actions not only out of fear of punishment, but because he understands that harmony is the foundation for collective Dharma practice.
The text also implies that maintaining harmony is not weakness or falsity, but an expression of wisdom (paññā) and loving-kindness (mettā). A wise bhikkhu recognizes that small conflicts, if not handled properly, can spread and damage a community of practice consisting of hundreds or thousands of people.
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