San Mu Bu Pm GBM 2 Sk 18Nātyastikākṛtā pravekṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyastikākṛtā pravekṣyāma
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Explanation of the Nātyastikākṛtā Pravekṣyāma Sutta
Context
The Nātyastikākṛtā Pravekṣyāma Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, recorded in the disciplinary collections of the Sangha. This sutta stands within the context of regulations concerning unlawful actions and the way they are handled in the monastic community. The Vinaya Piṭaka in general specifies the rules of conduct (Sīla) that bhikkhus and bhikkhunis must observe in order to maintain purity and harmony in the Sangha.
The context in which this sutta was formulated is connected with incidents that occurred in the monastic community during the Buddha’s lifetime. When members of the Sangha acted in ways that violated the discipline or caused controversy, the Buddha laid down regulations to remedy and prevent them. These disciplinary suttas are not merely prohibitions, but guidelines containing the Buddha’s clear understanding of human nature and the conditions necessary for nurturing virtue.
Main Content
The Nātyastikākṛtā Pravekṣyāma Sutta focuses on situations related to the rejection or denial (ṭhāna) of accusations or disciplinary matters. The word "Nātyastikākṛtā" (baseless refusals, unfounded denials) refers to cases in which a bhikkhu is accused but attempts to deny the matter without lawful evidence, or cases in which others attempt to defend him in a distorted way.
This disciplinary sutta clearly prescribes the steps of handling such matters: first, the accusation must be stated clearly before the Sangha; then the accused person has the opportunity to reply or acknowledge it. If the matter cannot be resolved through dialogue, the Sangha will carry out measures of settlement according to the procedures of Harmony (Samaggi) or mutual rejoicing (Sammodanā), methods of resolving disputes taught by the Buddha.
The important point is that this sutta emphasizes transparency and fairness in the disciplinary process. No one can be found guilty without being heard; no one can conceal the truth by means of baseless denials.
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