San Sarv Bu Pm Finot Sk 45Na vikṣiptikākṛtā pravekṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na vikṣiptikākṛtā pravekṣyāma
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Explanation of the Na vikṣiptikākṛtā pravekṣyāma Sutra
Background
This sutra belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravada Buddhist tradition, where the disciplinary regulations for the monastic community are preserved. The Vinaya Pitaka is not merely a set of mechanical prohibitions, but the expression of the Buddha's wisdom and compassion for those who wish to practice on the path of liberation.
The title "Na vikṣiptikākṛtā pravekṣyāma" means "We will not enter (the community) with those whose minds are scattered," or, according to another interpretation, "We will not allow scattered actions to enter." This is one of the important principles related to maintaining unity and mental focus within the monastic community (Sangha).
The context in which this sutra is used is connected with regulations on accepting new bhikkhus, dealing with those qualified for practice, and removing factors that cause disturbance to the stability of the Sangha.
Main Content
This sutra establishes a basic principle: when the Sangha receives a new member or makes decisions concerning internal discipline, it must ensure that the person is not one whose mind is unstable (vikṣipta-citta), that is, someone unable to concentrate, unable to observe rules, or displaying signs that disturb the shared system of practice.
The term "vikṣipta" (scattered, dispersed) here does not refer only to a pathological psychological state in the modern sense, but also to those who lack sufficient mindfulness (sati) and concentration (samādhi) to pursue the path of Dharma. Such a person will not be able to observe the precepts, understand the doctrine of the Dharma, and may negatively affect the practice environment of others.
The sutra emphasizes that care in selecting members of the Sangha is not discrimination, but the protection of collective mental health. It is an act of compassion, because it helps those who are not yet ready from entering a path they are not yet capable of walking to the end.
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