Xct Mu Bi Sk 80Na taṭe na prapāte na prāgbhāre pātraṁ nirmādayiṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na taṭe na prapāte na prāgbhāre pātraṁ nirmādayiṣyāma
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EXPLANATION OF THE NA TAṬE NA PRAPĀTE NA PRĀGBHĀRE PĀTRAṀ NIRMĀDAYIṢYĀMA DISCOURSE
Context
This discourse comes from the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, containing rules related to the discipline of the Sangha of bhikkhus (Bhikkhusaṅgha). The Vinaya Pitaka is expected not only to maintain order in the Sangha, but also to reflect the spirit of practice of the Buddha Gotama.
The title of this discourse is in ancient Sanskrit/Pāli and records teachings related to the handling of objects, especially bowls (pātra) used in the ascetic practice of bhikkhus. These rules arose from specific circumstances in the history of the early Sangha, when some bhikkhus violated the spirit of simplicity and became attached to gain.
Main Content
The discourse states: “Not on the veranda, not on the threshold, not in front of the house shall we damage the bowl of other bhikkhus.” This sentence reflects a basic principle in the Vinaya: respect for the communal property of the Sangha and carefulness in every action.
The bowl of a bhikkhu (bhikkhupātra) is not only a daily implement but also a symbol of humility and inquiry in practice. A damaged bowl not only causes material loss but also reflects carelessness and a lack of loving consideration for the practice of others.
This discourse is classified among rules concerning “Pācittiya” or offenses requiring confession. If a bhikkhu intentionally or carelessly damages the implement of another, especially in public places such as a veranda or threshold, he must practice confession and make restitution. This is not an arbitrary punishment, but a form of education intended to nourish loving consideration (mettā) and observe the spirit of the Four Great Principles (Catasso Ādibrahmacariyikā Dhammā).
Practical Meaning
The discourse teaches that practice does not lie only in profound contemplations but is also expressed in every daily action.
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