Itivuttaka 58

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58. Tanhasuttam (3 Types of Cravings)

This was said by the Lord Buddha(Bhagavata), said by the Arahant, so I have heard:

“Monks, there are these three cravings(Tanha). Which three? Craving for sensuality, craving for becoming (bhava), craving for non-becoming. These are the three cravings(Tanha).”

Bound with the bondage of craving(tanha), their minds smitten with becoming (bhava) & non-, they are bound with the bondage of Mara(deathlord)— people with no safety from bondage, beings going through the wandering-on, headed for birth & death. While those who’ve abandoned craving(tanha), free from the craving(tanha) for becoming (bhava) & non-, reaching the ending of asavas(wants/desires), though in the world, have gone beyond.