102. Gratification, Danger, and Escape - III

AN 3:102 Gratification, Danger, and Escape - III

Translated from the Pali by Nyanaponika Thera and Bhikkhu Bodhi

If, monks, there were no gratification in the world, beings would not become attached to the world. But as there is gratification in the world, beings become attached to it.

If there were no danger in the world, beings would not become disenchanted with the world. But as there is danger in the world, beings become disenchanted with it.

If there were no escape from the world, beings could not escape from the world. But as there is an escape from the world, beings can escape from it.