Upp Pc 37Encouraging Another Monastic to Eat More After Refusing an Invitation
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyapavāraṇā
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EXPLANATION OF THE VINAYA PIṬAKA - UPP PC 37: ENCOURAGING A MONASTIC TO EAT MORE AFTER REFUSING AN INVITATION
Background
Dutiyapavāraṇā, a second refusal, is a rule belonging to the section of light penalties, Pācittiya, in the Theravāda Vinaya Piṭaka. The Vinaya Piṭaka was recorded in detail from the days when the Buddha was still alive, when monastics needed concrete guidance in order to practice and live together harmoniously.
The background of this text arose from practical situations in monastic life. When monastics eat, according to the Vinaya regulations, they should not be greedy or crave more food. Yet there was a case in which a monastic refused an invitation to eat more from another person, but afterward was encouraged to eat more. This is a situation that could lead to problems in internal discipline if the rule were not clarified.
The appearance of this regulation shows that the Vinaya Piṭaka is concerned not only with visible actions, but also with the motives and specific circumstances of each action in the life of practice.
Main Content
According to the rule of Dutiyapavāraṇā, when a monastic has refused for a second time, pavāraṇā meaning “refusal” or “invitation,” another person’s continued encouragement of that monastic to eat more is a light disciplinary offense (pācittiya). This regulation is intended to protect self-control and respect for the personal decision of each monastic.
In particular, the Vinaya Piṭaka clearly distinguishes between different refusals. After the first refusal (paṭhamapavarāṇā), encouragement may still be acceptable. But when there has been a second refusal (dutiyapavāraṇā), continuing to try to persuade becomes an offense. This reflects the principle of respecting personal will and shows that Vinaya discipline is not rigid, but flexible, based on understanding and mutual respect.
The reason for this regulation is related to restraining ambition and protecting concentration in practice.
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