San Bu Pm Qizil Np 13A New Blanket Should Have Mixed Colors
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dvebhāga
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Exposition of the Dvebhaga Text: A New Cloth Should Have Mixed Colors
Background
This text appears in the Vinaya Pitaka of the Pali Canon, the most ancient foundation of the preserved Buddhist Dharma. The Vinaya Pitaka is a collection of rules of practice (Patimokkha) and illustrative stories established by the Buddha to guide monks and nuns in living harmoniously, peacefully, and ethically.
The title "Dvebhaga" (divided into two parts) points to a regulation concerning the use of cloth, specifically towels or robes (civara) of bhikkhus. In the early Buddhist tradition, monastic clothing is not merely practical, but also reflects the spirit of abandoning elegance, avoiding provocation, and maintaining a pure mind.
This text is recorded in the context of the growth of the Sangha community, when practical issues of communal life required specific guidance. It is a clear example of how the Buddha governed the Sangha: not by arbitrary imposition, but by teaching through specific events, helping disciples understand the deeper reason behind each rule.
Main Content
The regulation concerning a new cloth or robe in the early tradition is not a minor matter. Theravada Buddhism emphasizes that bhikkhus should use simple, undecorated clothing. When a new cloth appears with colors that are too bright or elegant, it can draw attention, stimulate the senses, or create distinction within the community of practice.
The principle of "Dvebhaga," divided into two parts, instructs that when a new cloth is used, it should be mixed or blended, for example by dyeing it again or combining it with other colors, so that it loses its new and brilliant quality. This helps the new cloth become an ordinary article, not creating unnecessary attention.
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