AN 6.58 · Sutta tentang Noda-noda Batin

Kenali dunia dalam sutta ini

Sutta ini mengajak kita melihat bahwa praktik spiritual bukan hanya tentang meditasi, tetapi juga tentang kebijaksanaan dalam keseharian—mulai dari menjaga mata dan telinga, menggunakan jubah dan makanan dengan tujuan yang benar, hingga menghindari bahaya dan mengembangkan kualitas batin.

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Sinopsis singkat

Dalam sutta ini, Sang Buddha menjelaskan enam cara seorang bhikkhu melenyapkan noda-noda batin (āsava) sehingga ia layak menerima persembahan dan menjadi ladang jasa yang tiada taranya bagi dunia. Keenam cara tersebut adalah dengan pengendalian indra, penggunaan kebutuhan hidup secara bijaksana, ketahanan terhadap kondisi sulit, penghindaran bahaya, pelenyapan pikiran buruk, dan pengembangan faktor-faktor pencerahan.

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BAGIAN 4

an6.58:4.1 And what are the defilements that should be given up by using?

an6.58:4.2 Take a mendicant who, reflecting rationally, makes use of robes:

an6.58:4.3 ‘Only for the sake of warding off cold and heat; for warding off the touch of flies, mosquitoes, wind, sun, and reptiles; and for covering up the private parts.’

an6.58:4.4 Reflecting rationally, they make use of almsfood:

an6.58:4.5 ‘Not for fun, indulgence, adornment, or decoration, but only to sustain this body, to avoid harm, and to support spiritual practice. In this way, I shall put an end to old discomfort and not give rise to new discomfort, and I will have the means to keep going, blamelessness, and a comfortable abiding.’

an6.58:4.6 Reflecting rationally, they make use of lodgings:

an6.58:4.7 ‘Only for the sake of warding off cold and heat; for warding off the touch of flies, mosquitoes, wind, sun, and reptiles; to shelter from harsh weather and to enjoy retreat.’

an6.58:4.8 Reflecting rationally, they make use of medicines and supplies for the sick:

an6.58:4.9 ‘Only for the sake of warding off the pains of illness and to promote good health.’

an6.58:4.10 For the distressing and feverish defilements that might arise in someone who lives without using these things do not arise when they are used.

an6.58:4.11 These are called the defilements that should be given up by using.