San Sarv Bu Pm Tf 11 Sk 1Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma
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Exposition of the Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ Nivāsayiṣyāma Sutta
Context
The Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ Nivāsayiṣyāma Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the early Buddhist tradition, the portion of the discipline that governs the life of the monastic community. The Vinaya Piṭaka was established on the basis of the regulations laid down by the Buddha Śākyamuni in order to maintain discipline, harmony, and progress in practice among bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs.
The title "Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ Nivāsayiṣyāma" may be broadly translated as "We shall cause them to dwell in a place that is not exalted" or "We shall cause them not to live in overly elevated places." This is a theme related to the regulation of dwellings, clothing, or conduct among the noble community, so as to avoid ostentation or pride.
The regulations in the Vinaya Piṭaka are not arbitrary restrictions, but practical guidelines arising from the Buddha’s loving care for his disciples. They were established to protect the reputation of the Dharma, preserve the integrity of the Sangha, and create favorable conditions for the practice leading to awakening.
Main Content
This text concerns principles regarding residence and the manner of living of bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs. Specifically, the Buddha advised that members of the Sangha should avoid living places that are overly splendid, excessively elevated, or attention-seeking. Instead, they should choose simple dwellings appropriate to the nature of one gone forth who has left worldly life behind.
The reason behind this rule is profound. When a bhikkhu dwells in places that are too grand or that attract the attention of those outside the Dharma, this not only harms the image of the Dharma, but also makes the mind of that monastic more likely to wander into the turns of conceit, ignorance, and ambition. This regulation is meant to protect practitioners from the subtle snares of worldliness.
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