San Lo Bu Pm Np 12A New Blanket Should Have Mixed Colors
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dvebhāga
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THE DVEBHĀGA SCRIPTURE: A SUMMARY OF THE TWO-PART ROBE
Background
The Dvebhāga scripture is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka, especially in the Pātimokkha, the rules monastics must observe. These are practical guidelines that the Buddha issued for bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs in order to maintain discipline in the Sangha.
This scripture concerns clothing, specifically cloaks and outer coverings called saṅghāṭi. In early Buddhism, monastic clothing was not a symbol of status but an instrument of practice. All clothing was sewn from discarded pieces of cloth or old rags, and luxurious or unusually beautiful materials were not to be used. This principle reflects the ascetic discipline of not making the outward appearance splendid and not chasing after the calculating games of the world.
The title "Dvebhāga" (Two Parts) suggests that the main issue concerns dividing a robe into two differently colored parts, or the principle of combining colors when making robes for practice.
Main Content
In the practice of the early Sangha, issues arose when bhikkhus made robes from recycled pieces of cloth. If a robe was made from a single color that was too bright, it could create competition over appearance or encourage pride. Therefore, the Buddha instructed that a new robe should be made by combining two kinds of cloth of different colors, avoiding making the garment too attractive or overly refined.
This rule was not for aesthetic reasons, but for the spirit of renunciation. When a robe is "mixed" or "divided" in color, its decorative value is reduced, helping the monastic focus on the true purpose: spiritual practice rather than attention to appearance. This also reflects practical wisdom: knowing how to regulate even the smallest details in order to create conditions for a peaceful mind.
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