San Mu Bu Pm GBM 2 Sk 33Na pāde pādam niṣatsyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na pāde pādam niṣatsyāma
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EXPLANATION OF THE NA PĀDE PĀDAM NIṢATSYĀMA SUTTA
Context
The "Na pāde pādam niṣatsyāma" Sutta (Pāli: not placing foot upon foot) lies within the Vinaya Piṭaka, the Pātimokkha section and the rules of virtuous training for the Sangha of Theravāda Buddhism. This is part of the regulations related to the discipline of bhikṣus and bhikṣuṇīs in the life of practice at monasteries.
The context of this sutta comes from the occasions on which the Buddha established rules (śīla) in order to maintain harmony, discipline, and respect in the monastic community. These rules were built upon concrete situations observed by the Buddha, when bhikṣus in the early period sometimes acted inappropriately, violating the spirit of practice. The Vinaya Piṭaka records not only the rules, but also the stories that led to the formation of each disciplinary item.
Main Content
The "Na pāde pādam niṣatsyāma" Sutta concerns bodily actions and respect within the monastic community. This title in Pāli-Sanskrit means "not stepping foot upon foot" or "not placing one’s foot on another person’s foot." This reflects an important principle of discipline: bhikṣus and bhikṣuṇīs must avoid bodily actions regarded as worldly, undisciplined, or offensive to others.
Specifically, this rule prevents actions arising from carelessness, superficiality, or lack of respect toward others in the community. Placing one’s foot on another person’s foot is considered an expression of arrogance, disrespect, or unmindful action that can cause offense. This rule is part of the smaller disciplinary rules (āyatana-śīla), helping to nurture a spirit of kindness, humility, and mutual respect.
The Vinaya Piṭaka emphasizes that bhikṣus and bhikṣuṇīs must not only observe the major rules, but also pay attention to small details in daily action.
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