San Mu Bu Pm GBM 2 Sk 30Na hastasaṁlagnikaya pravekṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na hastasaṁlagnikaya pravekṣyāma
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Explanation of the Na Hastasaṁlagnikaya Pravekṣyāma Sutta
Context
The Na Hastasaṁlagnikaya Pravekṣyāma Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, a core part of the Pāli Canon. The Vinaya Piṭaka records the rules of practice and the discipline of the religious community that the Buddha Gotama established for bhikkhus, bhikkhunīs, and laypeople who practice according to the Dharma.
The title of the sutta is written in ancient Pāli, a language used to record the Buddha’s teachings in the Southern tradition. The context of this sutta concerns regulations on action, witnesses, and legal conditions within the Sangha community. The contents of the Vinaya Piṭaka usually arose from specific situations encountered by disciples; from these, the Buddha gave instructions to maintain purity and order.
Main Content
The Na Hastasaṁlagnikaya Pravekṣyāma Sutta concerns legal regulations within the Sangha community, specifically the conditions and witnesses needed when conducting administrative or monastic affairs. The word "hastasaṁlagnikaya" means "actions performed by hand" or "matters related to direct participation," while "pravekṣyāma" means "we shall enter" or "shall take part."
This sutta stipulates that not all actions or decisions in the Sangha can be carried out arbitrarily. There must be sufficient witnesses, the presence of worthy members, and adherence to the procedures laid down by the Buddha. Important decisions, such as those related to discipline or matters of practice, must be carried out with clarity, openly, and with the consent of the community.
The sutta also emphasizes that actions should not be undertaken hastily or without wisdom. Each step must be considered, and each decision must be consulted with those who have sufficient wisdom and virtue. This is intended to ensure that the Sangha functions with transparency, fairness, and orientation toward the shared aim of liberation.
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