Lzh Sarv Bu Pm 2 Sk 43Na cāṁsapracālakā niṣatsyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na cāṁsapracālakā niṣatsyāma
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Explanation of the Na cāṁsapracālakā niṣatsyāma Scripture
Context
The Na cāṁsapracālakā niṣatsyāma scripture belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Early Buddhist tradition, where the rules and instructions on ethical discipline for the Sangha are preserved. The Vinaya Piṭaka is not only a collection of prohibitions, but also contains profound lessons on how to practice and live together in community.
This scripture is presented in the context of bhikkhus gathering to discuss matters related to moral conduct and spiritual development. The title "Na cāṁsapracālakā niṣatsyāma" means "We shall not be moved by gain, fame, and praise" — deeply reflecting one of the most basic positions of Early Buddhism: the renunciation of worldly ambition and not being shaken by illusory things.
Main Content
In this scripture, the Buddha or the Elders (Thera) remind the bhikkhus of four things that should not be pursued in the course of practice: material gain (sampatti), fame (yasa), praise (pasaṁsa), and bodily satisfaction (sukha).
These are called "not to be lowered toward" or "not to be moved by," because they are subtle traps on the path of practice. A bhikkhu may observe the rules outwardly, but if the mind is shaken by ambition for gain, status, or praise, the mind will never be calmed. That is why the scripture says "we shall not be moved" — not allowing the mind to be stirred, not inclining toward these things.
This lesson arises from the recognition that even renunciants can easily be deceived by pleasures and recognition from society. Fame and praise, though they may seem harmless, chip away at the mind, giving rise to craving and conceit. Therefore, firmly maintaining the resolve not to be provoked by these four things is necessary for a true practitioner.
Practical Meaning
It teaches that practice is not merely observing formal prohibitions, but renewing the mind.
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