Lzh Sarv Bi Vb Sk 59Satkṛtya sūpaṁ pratigṛhīṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Satkṛtya sūpaṁ pratigṛhīṣyāma
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Explanation of the Satkṛtya Sūpaṁ Pratigṛhīṣyāma Sutta
Background
This sutta is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka, the sacred collection that governs the rules of practice and daily life of the Buddhist monastic community. The Vinaya Piṭaka is not merely a set of prohibitions, but guidance that helps practitioners practice effectively and preserve diligence and kindness in the community. The Satkṛtya Sūpaṁ Pratigṛhīṣyāma Sutta concerns receiving food, an important part of daily monastic life.
In the context of Theravāda Buddhism, the Buddha and his disciples lived by alms, that is, by going for alms from house to house. People sincerely provided food for renunciants, while these monastics observed dignified principles in receiving and using food. This was not merely a matter of livelihood, but a sacred part of practicing the Path.
Main Content
The title of this sutta means “we shall receive food prepared respectfully” (Satkṛtya = respectfully prepared; Sūpaṁ = food, soup; Pratigṛhīṣyāma = we shall receive). This sutta concerns principles for properly going for alms and receiving food according to the Vinaya Piṭaka.
Monks and nuns must observe specific standards: they must not select food too meticulously, must not complain about quality or flavor, and must accept food provided by the people with a giving heart. However, there are certain conditions: the food must be clean, free from harmful substances, and in accord with the principle of non-killing. Receiving food prepared “respectfully” (satkṛtya) is not only a matter of honoring the sincerity of the donor, but also the practice of gratitude (kataññū) and appreciation for the preciousness of charitable merit.
The sutta clearly states specific situations: whether monastics may receive food outside the appointed time, or whether there are exceptions when monks and nuns are ill or in special circumstances.
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