Lzh Sarv Bu Pm Sk 63Satkṛtya sūpaṁ pratigṛhīṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Satkṛtya sūpaṁ pratigṛhīṣyāma
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Explanation of the Satkṛtya Sūpaṁ Pratigṛhīṣyāma Sutta
Background
This discourse belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, where detailed rules for practice and communal life among monks and nuns are recorded. The Vinaya Piṭaka is not merely an administrative code, but also a tool of practice that nurtures a pure mind and supports the development of concentration and wisdom on the path to Awakening.
The Satkṛtya Sūpaṁ Pratigṛhīṣyāma Sutta revolves around the theme of receiving and using food in the Sangha community. The phrases “satkṛtya” (prepared worthily), “sūpaṁ” (rice and soup, curry), and “pratigṛhīṣyāma” (we will receive) reflect respect for the requisites that sustain the daily life of the practitioner.
The historical background of this discourse is connected with the time when the Buddha was still alive, when monks and nuns needed clear guidance on how to live, especially in handling food, a basic but by no means simple factor in communal life.
Main Content
This discourse lays down the discipline concerning how monks and nuns receive and use food prepared worthily and purely. In the Theravāda tradition, this is not a trivial matter. Food is regarded as one of the “paccaya” (supporting conditions) necessary for survival and practice.
The discourse states that foods prepared properly, that is, prepared by worthy people, usually laypeople with faithful hearts and charitable intention, are to be received by monks and nuns with humility and gratitude. This reflects the principle of “patisantharana” (humility in spirit): the practitioner is not arrogant, but accepts what is necessary for survival.
Furthermore, the discourse emphasizes that receiving food must be done according to proper procedure and attitude. It is not an act of greed or heedlessness, but a mindful action, respectful toward food and toward those who provide it. This is directly related to the discipline of not abusing, not wasting, and not indulging in food.
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