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CH.18 ANALYSIS OF THE HEART OF THE TEACHING (DHAMMA-HADAYA)

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the truth of the cause, the truth of cessation, the truth of the path. These are called the four truths. (4)

983. Therein what are the twenty-two controlling faculties?

The controlling faculty of eye, controlling faculty of ear, controlling faculty of nose, controlling faculty of tongue, controlling faculty of body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of femininity, controlling faculty of masculinity, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of pleasure (physical), controlling faculty of pain (physical), controlling faculty of mental pleasure, controlling faculty of mental pain, controlling faculty of indiffer- ence, controlling faculty of confidence, controlling faculty of energy, controlling faculty of mindfulness, controlling faculty of concentration, controlling faculty of wisdom, controlling faculty of initial enlightenment, controlling faculty of intermediate enligh- tenment, controlling faculty of final enlightenment. These are called the twenty-two controlling faculties. (5)

984. Therein what are the nine roots? The three good roots; three bad roots; three neither-good-nor-bad roots.

Therein what are the three good roots? The good root of absence of greed, the good root of absence of hatred, the good root of absence of dullness. These are the three good roots.

Therein what are the three bad roots? The bad root of greed, the bad root of hatred, the bad root of dullness. These are the three bad roots.

Therein what are the three neither-good-nor-bad roots? The

absence of greed, absence of hatred, absence of dullness in the resultants of good states and in inoperative neither-good-nor-bad states. These are the three neither-good-nor-bad roots. These are called the nine roots. (6)

985. Therein what are the four nutrients? The nutrient factor of food, the nutrient of contact, [ 403 ] the nutrient of volition, the nutrient of consciousness. These are called the four nutrients. (7)

986. Therein what are the seven (types of) contact? Eye contact, ear contact, nose contact, tongue contact, body contact, mind element contact, mind-consciousness-element contact. These are called the seven (types of) contact. (8)

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987. Therein what are the seven (types of) feeling ? Feeling born of eye contact, feeling born of ear contact, feeling born of nose contact, feeling born of tongue contact, feeling born of body contact, feeling born of mind element contact, feeling born of mind- consciousness-element contact. These are called the seven (types of) feeling. (9)

988. Therein what are the seven (types of) perception? Percep- tion born of eye contact, perception born of ear contact, perception born of nose contact, perception born of tongue contact, perception born of body contact, perception born of mind element contact, perception born of mind-consciousness-element contact. These are called the seven (types of) perception. (10)

989. Therein what are the seven (types of) volition? Volition born of eye contact, volition born of ear contact, volition born of nose contact, volition born of tongue contact, volition born of body contact, volition born of mind element contact, volition born of mind-consciousness-element contact. These are called the seven (types of) volition. (11)

990. Therein what are the seven (types of) consciousness? Eye consciousness, ear consciousness, nose consciousness, [404] tongue consciousness, body consciousness, mind element, mind-con- sciousness-element. These are called the seven (types of) conscious- ness. (12)

2. SECTION DEALING WITH ARISING AND N ON- ARISINC?

1. THE ELEMENT OF (THE PLANE OF) DESIRE

991. In the element of desire how many aggregates; how many bases ; how many elements ; how many truths ; how many controlling faculties ; how many roots ; how many nutrients ; how many (types of) contact; how many (types of) feeling; how many (types of) perception ; how many (types of) volition ; how many (types of) consciousness?

In the element of desire are five aggregates; twelve bases; eighteen elements; three truths; twenty-two controlling faculties;

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nine roots ; four nutrients ; seven (types of) contact ; seven (types of) feeling; seven (types of) perception; seven (types of) volition; seven (types of) consciousness.

992. Therein what are the five aggregates in the element of desire? The aggregate of material quality, aggregate of feeling, aggregate of perception, aggregate of mental concomitants, aggre- gate of consciousness. These are called the five aggregates in the element of desire. (1)

Therein what are the twelve bases in the element of desire?

Eye base, visible base, ear base, audible base, nose base, odorous base, tongue base, sapid base, body base, tangible base, mind base, ideational base. These are called the twelve bases in the element of desire. (2)

Therein what are the eighteen elements in the element of desire? Eye element, visible element, eye-consciousness-element, ear element, audible element, ear-consciousness-element, nose element, odorous element, nose-consciousness-element, tongue element, sapid element, tongue-consciousness-element, body element, tangible element, body-consciousness-element, mind element, ideational element, mind-consciousness-element. These are called the eighteen elements in the element of desire. (3)

Therein what are the three truths in the element of desire? The truth of suffering, the truth of the cause, the truth of the path. These are called the three truths in the element of desire. (4)

Therein what are the twenty-two controlling faculties in the element of desire? The controlling faculty of eye, controlling faculty of ear, :P: controlling faculty of final enlightenment. These are called the twenty-two controlling faculties in the element of desire. (5)

P = Intermediate controlling faculties.

Therein what are the nine roots in the element of desire? The three good roots; three bad roots; three neither-good-nor-bad roots. :P: These are called the nine roots in the element of desire. ( 6 ) [ 405 ]

P = See para. 984.

Therein what are the four nutrients in the element of desire?

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volition, the nutrient of consciousness. These are called the four nutrients in the element of desire. (7)

Therein what are the seven (types of) contact in the element of desire? Eye contact, ear contact, nose contact, tongue contact, body contact, mind element contact, mind-consciousness-element contact. These are called the seven (types of) contact in the element of desire. (8)

Therein what are the seven (types of) feeling in the element of desire? Feeling born of eye contact, feeling born of ear contact, feeling born of nose contact, feeling born of tongue contact, feeling born of body contact, feeling born of mind element contact, feeling born of mind-consciousness-element contact. These are called the seven (types of) feeling in the element of desire. (9)

Therein what are the seven (types of) perception in the element of desire? Perception born of eye contact, perception born of ear contact, perception born of nose contact, perception born of tongue contact, perception born of body contact, percep- tion born of mind element contact, perception born of mind- consciousness-element contact. These are called the seven (types of) perception in the element of desire. (10)

Therein what are the seven (types of) volition in the element of desire? Volition born of eye contact, volition born of ear contact, volition born of nose contact, volition born of tongue contact, volition born of body contact, volition born of mind element contact, volition born of mind-consciousness-element contact. These are called the seven (types of) volition in the element of desire. (11)

Therein what are the seven (types of) consciousness in the

element of desire? Eye consciousness, ear consciousness, nose consciousness, tongue consciousness, body Consciousness, mind element, mind-consciousness-element. These are called the seven (types of) consciousness in the element of desire. (12)

2. THE ELEMENT OF (THE PLANE OF) FORM

993 . In the element of form how many aggregates ; how many bases ; how many elements; how many truths; how many controlling faculties; :P: how many (types of) consciousness?

P = See para. 991.

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In the element of form are five aggregates; six bases; nine ele- ments; three truths; fourteen controlling faculties; eight roots; three nutrients; four (types of) contact; four (types of) feeling; four (types of) perception; four (types of) volition; four (types of) consciousness.

994. Therein what are the five aggregates in the element of form? The aggregate of material quality, aggregate of feeling, aggregate of perception, aggregate of mental concomitants, aggre- gate of consciousness. These are called the five aggregates in the element of form. (1)

Therein what are the six bases in the element of form? Eye

base, visible base, ear base, audible base, mind base, ideational base. These are called the six bases in the element of form. (2) Therein what are the nine elements in the element of form? Eye element, visible element, eye-consciousness-element, ear element, audible element, ear-consciousness-element, mind ele- ment, ideational element, mind-consciousness-element. These are called the nine elements in the element of form. (3)

Therein what are the three truths in the element of form? The truth of suffering, the truth of the cause, the truth of the path. These are called the three truths in the element of form. (4) Therein what are the fourteen controlling faculties in the element of form? The controlling faculty of eye, controlling faculty of ear, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of vital principle, [406] controlling faculty of mental pleasure, control- ling faculty of indifference, controlling faculty of confidence, con- trolling faculty of energy, controlling faculty of mindfulness, controlling faculty of concentration, controlling faculty of wisdom, controlling faculty of initial enlightenment, controlling faculty of intermediate enlightenment, controlling faculty of final enlighten- ment. These are called the fourteen controlling faculties in the element of form. (5)

Therein what are the eight roots in the element of form?

The three good roots; two bad roots; three neither-good-nor-bad roots.

Therein what are the three good roots? The good root of absence of greed, the good root of absence of hatred, the good root of absence of dullness. These are the three good roots.

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Therein what are the two bad roots? The bad root of greed, the bad root of dullness. These are the two bad roots.

Therein what are the three neither-good-nor-bad roots? The absence of greed, absence of hatred, absence of dullness in the resultants of good states and in inoperative neither-good-nor-bad states. These are the three neither-good-nor-bad roots. These are called the eight roots in the element of form. (6)

Therein what are the three nutrients in the element of form? The nutrient of contact, the nutrient of volition, the nutrient of consciousness. These are called the three nutrients in the element of form. (7)

Therein what are the four (types of) contact in the element of form? Eye contact, ear contact, mind element contact, mind- consciousness-element contact. These are called the four (types of) contact in the element of form. (8)

Therein what are the four (types of) feeling, :P; the four (types of) perception, :P: the four (types of) volition, :P: the four (types of) consciousness in the element of form? Eye consciousness, ear consciousness, mind element, mind-conscious- ness-element. These are called the four (types of) consciousness in the element of form. (12)

P = Complete appropriately as paras. 987, 988, 989.

3. (THE PLANE OF) THE FORMLESS ELEMENT

995. In the formless element how many aggregates; :P: how many (types of) consciousness?

P = See para. 991.

In the formless element are four aggr§g^tes; two bases; two elements; three truths; eleven controlling faculties; eight roots; three nutrients; one (type of) contact; one (type of) feeling; one (type of) perception ; one (type of) volition ; one (type of) conscious- ness. [407]

996. Therein what are the four aggregates in the formless element? The aggregate of feeling, aggregate of perception, aggregate of mental concomitants, aggregate of consciousness. These are called the four aggregates in the formless plane. (1)

Therein what are the two bases in the formless element?

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The mind base, ideational base. These are called the two bases in the formless element. (2)

Therein what are the two elements in the formless element?

Mind-consciousness-element, ideational element. These are called the two elements in the formless element. (3)

Therein what are the three truths in the formless element? The truth of suffering, the truth of the cause, the truth of the path. These are called the three truths in the formless element. (4) Therein what are the eleven controlling faculties in the formless element? The controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of mental pleasure, controlling faculty of indifference, controlling faculty of confidence, controlling faculty of energy, controlling faculty of mindfulness, controlling faculty of concentration, controlling faculty of wisdom, controlling faculty of intermediate enlightenment, controlling faculty of final enlightenment These are called the eleven control- ling faculties in the formless element. (5)

Therein what are the eight roots in the formless element? The three good roots ; two bad roots ; three neither-good-nor-bad roots. : P : These are called the eight roots in the formless element. (6) P = See para. 994.

Therein what are the three nutrients in the formless ele- ment? The nutrient of contact, the nutrient of volition, the nutrient of consciousness. These are called the three nutrients in the formless element. (7)

Therein what is the one (type of) contact in the formless element? Mind-consciousness-element contact. This is called the one (type of) contact in the formless element. (8)

Therein what is the one (type of) feeling, :P: one (type of) perception, :P: one (type of) volition, :P; one (type of) consciousness in the formless element? Mind-consciousness- element. This is called the one (type of) consciousness in the formless element. (12)

P = Complete appropriately as para. 992.

4. (STATES) NOT INCLUDED (IN THE MUNDANE)

997. In ‘(states) not included’, how many aggregates; :P: how many (types of) consciousness?

P = See para. 991.

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In ‘(states) not included* are four aggregates; two bases; two elements; two truths; twelve controlling faculties; six roots; three nutrients; [408] one (type of) contact; one (type of) feeling; one (type of) perception ; one (type of) volition ; one (type of) conscious- ness.

998. Therein in ‘(states) not included* what are the four aggregates? The aggregate of feeling, aggregate of perception, aggregate of mental concomitants, aggregate of consciousness. These in ‘(states) not included* are called the four aggregates. (1) Therein in ‘(states) not included* what are the two bases? Mind base, ideational base. These in ‘(states) not included* are called the two bases. (2)

Therein in ‘(states) not included* what are the two ele- ments? Mind-consciousness-element, ideational element. These in ‘(states) not included’ are called the two elements. (3)

Therein in ‘(states) not included* what are the two truths? The truth of the path, the truth of cessation. These in ‘(states) not included * are called the two truths. (4)

Therein in ‘(states) not included’ what are the twelve controlling faculties? The controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of mental pleasure, controlling faculty of indifference, controlling faculty of confidence, controlling faculty of energy, controlling faculty of mindfulness, controlling faculty of concentration, controlling faculty of wisdom, controlling faculty of initial enlightenment, controlling faculty of intermediate enlightenment, controlling faculty of final enlighten- ment. These in ‘ (states) not included * are called the twelve control- ling faculties. (5) ,

Therein in ‘(states) not included* wh^f are the six roots? The three good roots, the three neither-good-nor-bad roots.

Therein what are the three good roots? The good root of absence of greed, the good root of absence of hatred, the good root of absence of dullness. These are the three good roots.

Therein what are the three neither-good-nor-bad roots? The absence of greed, absence of hatred, absence of dullness in the resultants of good states. These are the three neither-good-nor-bad roots. These in ‘(states) not included* are called the six roots. (6) Therein in ‘(states) not included’ what are the three nutrients? The nutrient of contact, the nutrient of volition, the

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nutrient of consciousness. These in ‘(states) not included’ are called the three nutrients. (7)

Therein in ‘(states) not included ’ what is the one (type of) contact? Mind-consciousness-element contact. This in ‘(states) not included’ is called the one (type of) contact. (8)

Therein in ‘(states) not included 9 what is the one (type of) feeling, :P: the one (type of) perception, :P: the one (type of) volition, :P: the one (type of) consciousness? [409] Mind- consciousness-element. This in ‘(states) not included’ is called the one (type of) consciousness. (12)

P = Complete appropriately as para. 992.

3. SECTION DEALING WITH (STATES) INCLUDED AND NOT INCLUDED

1. THE ELEMENT OF (THE PLANE OF) DESIRE

999. Of the five aggregates how many are included in the element of desire; how many are not included in the element of desire; :P: of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are included in the element of desire; how many are not included in the element of desire?

P — See para. 991.

1000. The aggregate of material quality is included in the element of desire. Four aggregates sometimes are included in the element of desire; sometimes are not included in the element of desire.

Ten bases are included in the element of desire. Two bases sometimes are included in the element of desire ; sometimes are not included in the element of desire.

Sixteen elements are included in the element of desire. Two elements sometimes are included in the element of desire ; some- times are not included in the element of desire.

The truth of the cause is included in the element of desire. Two truths are not included in the element of desire. The truth of suffering sometimes is included in the element of desire ; sometimes is not included in the element of desire.

Ten controlling faculties are included in the element of desire. Three controlling faculties are not included in the element of desire. Nine controlling faculties sometimes are included in the

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element of desire; sometimes are not included in the element of desire.

Three bad roots are included in the element of desire. Six roots sometimes are included in the element of desire ; sometimes are not included in the element of desire.

The nutrient factor of food is included in the element of desire. Three nutrients sometimes are included in the element of desire; sometimes are not included in the element of desire.

Six (types of) contact are included in the element of desire. Mind-consciousness-element contact sometimes is included in the element of desire; sometimes is not included in the element of desire.

Six (types of) feeling, :P: six (types of) perception, :P: six (types of) volition, :P: six (types of) consciousness are included in the element of desire. Mind-consciousness-element sometimes is included in the element of desire; sometimes is not included in the element of desire.

P = Complete appropriately as para. 992.

2. THE ELEMENT OF (THE PLANE OF) FORM

1001 . Of the five aggregates how many are included in the element of form; how many are not included in the element of form; :P: of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are included in the element of form ; how many are not included in the element of form?

P = See para. 991.

1002. The aggregate of material quality/is not included* in the element of form. Four [410] aggregates sometimes are included in the element of form ; sometimes are not included in the element of form.

Ten bases are not included in the element of form. Two bases sometimes are included in the element of form ; sometimes are not included in the element of form.

Sixteen elements are not included in the element of form. Two elements sometimes are included in the element of form; some- times are not included in the element of form.

Three truths are not included in the element of form. The truth

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of suffering sometimes is included in the element of form ; some- times is not included in the element of form.

Thirteen controlling faculties are not included in the element of form. Nine controlling faculties sometimes are included in the element of form; sometimes are not included in the element of form.

Three bad roots are not included in the element of form. Six roots sometimes are included in the element of form; sometimes are not included in the element of form.

The nutrient factor of food is not included in the element of form. Three nutrients sometimes are included in the element of form; sometimes are not included in the element of form.

Six (types of) contact are not included in the element of form. Mind-consciousness-element contact sometimes is included in the element of form; sometimes is not included in the element of form.

Six (types of) feeling, : P : six (types of) perception, : P : six (types of) volition, : P : six (types of) consciousness are not included in the element of form. Mind-consciousness-element sometimes is in- cluded in the element of form; sometimes is not included in the element of form.

P = Complete appropriately as para. 992.

which are strictly characteristic of the plane concerned, as distinct from any which may “arise” (uppatti) therein. Thus, for example, although (para. 994) the aggregate of material quality “ arises” in the plane of form it is the particular mental states by which that plane is defined which are strictly characteristic of it. The aggregate of material quality is not therefore said to be (para. 1002) “included” therein.
 * In this context “included” (pariyapanna) means only those qualities

3. (THE PLANE OF) THE FORMLESS ELEMENT

1003. Of the five aggregates how many are included in the formless element; how many are not included in the formless element; :P: of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are included in the formless element; how many are not included in the formless element?


 * P = See para. 991.

1004. The aggregate of material quality is not included in the formless element. Four aggregates sometimes are included in the formless element; sometimes are not included in the formless element.

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Ten bases are not included in the formless element. Two bases sometimes are included in the formless element; sometimes are not included in the formless element.

Sixteen elements are not included in the formless element. Two elements sometimes are included in the formless element; some- times are not included in the formless element.

Three truths are not included in the formless element. The truth of suffering sometimes is included in the formless element ; some- times is not included in the formless element.

Fourteen controlling faculties are not included in the formless element. Eight controlling faculties [411] sometimes are included in the formless element; sometimes are not included in the formless element.

Three bad roots are not included in the formless element. Six roots sometimes are included in the formless element ; sometimes are not included in the formless element.

The nutrient factor of food is not included in the formless element. Three nutrients sometimes are included in the formless element; sometimes are not included in the formless element.

Six (types of) contact are not included in the formless element. Mind-consciousness-element contact sometimes is included in the formless element; sometimes is not included in the formless element.

Six (types of) feeling, : P : six (types of) perception, : P : six (types of) volition, ; P; six (types of) consciousness are not included in the formless element. Mind-consciousness-element sometimes is in- cluded in the formless element ; sometimes is not included in the formless element.

P = Complete appropriately as para. 992. J

4 . (STATES) INCLUDED AND NOT INCLUDED (IN THE MUNDANE)

1005. Of the five aggregates how many are included; how many are not included; :P: of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are included; how many are not included?

P = See para. 991.

1006. The aggregate of material quality is included. Four aggre- gates sometimes are included ; sometimes are not included.

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Ten bases are included. Two bases sometimes are included; sometimes are not included.

Sixteen elements are included. Two elements sometimes are included; sometimes are not included.

Two truths are included. Two truths are not included.

Ten controlling faculties are included. Three controlling facul- ties are not included. Nine controlling faculties sometimes are included; sometimes are not included.

Three bad roots are included. Six roots sometimes are included; sometimes are not included.

The nutrient factor of food is included. Three nutrients some- times are included; sometimes are not included.

Six (types of) contact are included. Mind-consciousness-element contact sometimes is included; sometimes is not included.

Six (types of) feeling, : P : six (types of) perception, : P : six (types of) volition, :P: six (types of) conciousness are included. Mind- consciousness-element sometimes is included; sometimes is not included.

P = Complete appropriately as para. 992.

4. SECTION SHOWING THE STATES

1. THE ELEMENT OF (THE PLANE OF) DESIRE

1007. At the moment of conception in the element of desire how many aggregates are apparent; :P: how many (types of) conscious- ness are apparent?

P = See para. 991.

At the moment of conception in the element of desire the five aggregates are apparent in all (beings). [412] In some, eleven bases are apparent; in some, ten bases are apparent; in some, another ten bases are apparent; in some, nine bases are apparent; in some, seven bases are apparent; in some, eleven elements are apparent; in some, ten elements are apparent; in some, another ten elements are apparent; in some, nine elements are apparent; in some, seven elements are apparent. In all (beings) one truth is apparent. In some, fourteen controlling faculties are apparent; in some, thirteen controlling faculties are apparent; in some, another thirteen

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controlling faculties are apparent; in some, twelve controlling faculties are apparent ; in some, ten controlling faculties are appar- ent; in some, nine controlling faculties are apparent; in some, another nine controlling faculties are apparent; in some, eight controlling faculties are apparent; in some, another eight con- trolling faculties are apparent; in some, seven controlling faculties are apparent; in some, five controlling faculties are apparent; in some, four controlling faculties are apparent. In some, three roots are apparent; in some, two roots are apparent; in some, no roots are apparent. In all (beings) four nutrients are apparent. In all (beings) one (type of) contact is apparent. In all (beings) one (type of) feeling; one (type of) perception; one (type of) volition; one (type of) consciousness is apparent.

1008. At the moment of conception in the element of desire which five aggregates are apparent in all (beings)? The aggregate of material quality ; : P : the aggregate of consciousness. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these five aggregates are apparent in all (beings). (1)

P = Intermediate aggregates.

1009. At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are eleven bases apparent? In devas of the plane of desire; in the human beings who are first in a world cycle ; in spontaneously born ghosts; in spontaneously born asuras; in spontaneously born animals ; in those who are in hell ; in those having all bases at the moment of conception eleven bases are apparent, (viz.,) eye base, visible base, ear base, nose base, odorous base, tongue base, sapid base, body base, tangible base, mind base^ideational base. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these eleven bases are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are ten bases apparent? In spontaneously born ghosts; in spontane- ously born asuras ; in spontaneously born animals ; in those who are in hell; in the congenitally blind at the moment of conception ten bases are apparent, (viz.,) visible base, ear base, nose base, odorous base, tongue base, [ 413 ] sapid base, body base, tangible base, mind base, ideational base. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these ten bases are apparent in these (beings).

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At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are another ten bases apparent? In spontaneously born gosts; in spontaneously born asuras ; in spontaneously born animals ; in those who are in hell ; in the congenitally deaf at the moment of conception ten bases are apparent, (viz.,) eye base, visible base, nose base, odorous base, tongue base, sapid base, body base, tangible base, mind base, ideational base. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these ten bases are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are nine bases apparent? In spontaneously born ghosts; in spontane- ously born asuras ; in spontaneously born animals ; in those who are in hell ; in the congenitally blind and deaf at the moment of concep- tion nine bases are apparent, (viz.,) visible base, nose base, odorous base, tongue base, sapid base, body base, tangible base, mind base, ideational base. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these nine bases are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are seven bases apparent? In womb gestated beings, at the moment of conception seven bases are apparent, (viz.,) visible base, odorous base, sapid base, body base, tangible base, mind base, ideational base. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these seven bases are apparent in these (beings). (2)

1010. At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are eleven elements apparent? In devas of the plane of desire ; in the human beings who are first in a world cycle ; in spontaneously born ghosts ; in spontaneously born asuras ; in spontaneously born animals; in those who are in hell; in those having all bases at the moment of conception eleven elements are apparent, (viz.,) eye element, visible element, ear element, nose element, odorous element, tongue element, sapid element, body element, tangible element, mind-consciousness-element, ideational element. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these eleven elements are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are ten elements apparent? In spontaneously born ghosts; in spontaneously born asuras; [ 414 ] in spontaneously born animals; in those who are in hell ; in the congenitally blind at the moment of conception ten elements are apparent, (viz.,) visible element, ear element, nose element, odorous element, tongue element, sapid

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element, body element, tangible element, mind-consciousness- element, ideational element. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these ten elements are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are another ten elements apparent? In spontaneously born ghosts; in spontaneously born asuras; in spontaneously born animals; in those who are in hell; in the congenitally deaf at the moment of conception ten elements are apparent, (viz.,) eye element, visible element, nose element, odorous element, tongue element, sapid element, body element, tangible element, mind-consciousness- element, ideational element. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these ten elements are apparent in these (beings.)

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are nine elements apparent? In spontaneously born ghosts; in spontaneously born asuras ; in spontaneously born animals ; in those who are in hell ; in the congenitally blind and deaf at the moment of conception nine elements are apparent, (viz.,) visible element, nose element, odorous element, tongue element, sapid element, body element, tangible element, mind-consciousness-element, ideational element. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these nine elements are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are seven elements apparent? In womb gestated beings, at the moment of conception seven elements are apparent, (viz.,) visible element, odorous element, sapid element, body element, tangible element, mind-consciousness-element, ideational element. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these seven elements are apparent in these (beings). (3)

1011. At the moment of conception in the el^tnent of desire, which single truth is apparent in all (beings)? The truth of suffering. At the moment of conception in the element of desire this single truth is apparent in all (beings). (4)

1012. At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are fourteen controlling faculties apparent? In devas of the plane of desire accompanied by roots associated with knowledge, at the moment of conception fourteen controlling faculties are apparent, (viz.,) controlling faculty of eye, controlling faculty of ear, controlling faculty of nose, controlling faculty of tongue, [ 415 ]

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controlling faculty of body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of femininity or controlling faculty of masculinity, control- ling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of mental pleasure or controlling faculty of indifference, controlling faculty of confi- dence, controlling faculty of energy, controlling faculty of mindful- ness, controlling faculty of concentration, controlling faculty of wisdom. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these fourteen controlling faculties are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are thirteen controlling faculties apparent? In devas of the plane of desire accompanied by roots not associated with knowledge, at the moment of conception thirteen controlling faculties are apparent, (viz.,) controlling faculty of eye, controlling faculty of ear, control- ling faculty of nose, controlling faculty of tongue, controlling faculty of body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of femininity or controlling faculty of masculinity, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of mental pleasure or control- ling faculty of indifference, controlling faculty of confidence, controlling faculty of energy, controlling faculty of mindfulness, controlling faculty of concentration. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these thirteen controlling faculties are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are another thirteen controlling faculties apparent? In the human beings who are first in a world cycle accompanied by roots associated with knowledge, at the moment of conception thirteen controlling faculties are apparent, (viz.,) controlling faculty of eye, controlling faculty of ear, controlling faculty of nose, controlling faculty of tongue, controlling faculty of body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of mental pleasure or controlling faculty of indifference, controlling faculty of confidence, controlling faculty of energy, controlling faculty of mindfulness, controlling faculty of concentration, controlling faculty of wisdom. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these thirteen controlling faculties are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are twelve controlling faculties apparent? In the human beings who are first in a world cycle accompanied by roots not associated with knowledge, at the moment of conception twelve controlling

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faculties are apparent, (viz.,) controlling faculty of eye, controlling faculty of ear, controlling faculty of nose, controlling faculty of tongue, controlling faculty of body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of mental pleasure or controlling faculty of indifference, controlling faculty of confidence, controlling faculty of energy, controlling faculty of mindfulness, controlling faculty of concentration. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these twelve controlling faculties are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are ten controlling faculties apparent? In womb gestated beings accompanied by roots associated with knowledge, at the moment of conception ten controlling faculties are apparent, (viz.,) controlling faculty of body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of femininity or controlling faculty of masculinity, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of mental pleasure or control- ling faculty of indifference, controlling faculty of confidence, controlling faculty of energy, controlling faculty of mindfulness, controlling faculty of concentration, controlling faculty of wisdom. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these ten controlling faculties are apparent in these (beings).

[ 416 ] At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are nine controlling faculties apparent? In womb gestated beings accompanied by roots not associated with knowledge, at the moment of conception nine controlling faculties are apparent, (viz.,) controlling faculty of body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of femininity or controlling faculty of masculi- nity, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of mental pleasure or controlling faculty of indifference, controlling faculty of confidence, controlling faculty oy energy, controlling faculty of mindfulness, controlling faculty of concentration. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these nine controlling faculties are apparent.

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are another nine controlling faculties apparent? In spontaneously born ghosts; in spontaneously born asuras; in spontaneously born animals; in those who are in hell; in those having all bases at the moment of conception nine controlling faculties are apparent, (viz.,) controlling faculty of eye, controlling faculty of ear, controlling faculty of nose, controlling faculty of tongue, controlling faculty of

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body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of femininity or controlling faculty of masculinity, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of indifference. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these nine controlling faculties are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are eight controlling faculties apparent? In spontaneously born ghosts; in spontaneously born asuras; in spontaneously born animals ; in those who are in hell ; in the congenitally blind at the moment of conception eight controlling faculties are apparent, ( viz. ,) controlling faculty of ear, controlling faculty of nose, controlling faculty of tongue, controlling faculty of body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of femininity or controlling faculty of masculinity, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of indifference. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these eight controlling faculties are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are another eight controlling faculties apparent? In spontaneously born ghosts; in spontaneously born asuras; in spontaneously born animals; in those who are in hell; in the congenitally deaf at the moment of conception eight controlling faculties are apparent, (viz.,) controlling faculty of eye, controlling faculty of nose, control- ling faculty of tongue, controlling faculty of body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of femininity or controlling faculty of masculinity, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of indifference. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these eight controlling faculties are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are seven controlling faculties apparent? In spontaneously born ghosts; in spontaneously born asuras; in spontaneously born animals; in those who are in hell; in those congenitally blind and deaf at the moment of conception seven controlling faculties are apparent, (viz.,) controlling faculty of nose, [417] controlling faculty of tongue, controlling faculty of body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of femininity or controlling faculty of masculi- nity, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of indifference. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these seven controlling faculties are apparent in these (beings).

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are five controlling faculties apparent? In womb gestated beings without roots excepting the sexless, at the moment of conception five controlling faculties are apparent, (viz.,) controlling faculty of body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of femininity or controlling faculty of masculinity, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of indifference. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these five controlling faculties are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are four controlling faculties apparent? In womb gestated beings without roots and sexless, at the moment of conception four control- ling faculties are apparent, (viz.,) controlling faculty of body, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of indifference. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these four controlling faculties are apparent in these (beings). (5)

1013. At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are three roots apparent? In devas of the plane of desire; in the human beings who are first in a world cycle ; in womb gestated beings accompanied by roots associated with knowledge at the moment of conception three roots are apparent, (viz.,) the resultant root of absence of greed, the resultant root of absence of hatred, the resultant root of absence of dullness. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these three roots are apparent in these (beings).

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, in whom are two roots apparent? In devas of the plane of desire ; in the human beings who are first in a world cycle; in womb gestated beings accompanied by roots not associated with knowledge at the moment of conception two roots are apparent, (viz.,) the resultant root of absence of greed, the resultant root of absence of hatred. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these two roots are apparent in these (beings). In the remaining beings no roots are apparent. (6)

1014. At the moment of conception in the element of desire, which four nutrients are apparent in all (beings)? The nutrient factor of food, the nutrient of contact, the nutrient of volition, the nutrient of

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consciousness. At the moment of conception in the element of desire these four nutrients are apparent in all (beings). (7)

At the moment of conception in the element of desire, which single (type of) contact is apparent in all (beings)? Mind-conscious- ness-element contact. At the moment of conception in the element of desire this single (type of) contact is apparent in all (beings). (8) At the moment of conception in the element of desire, which single (type of) feeling, [418] single (type of) perception, single (type of) volition, single (type of) consciousness is apparent in all (beings)? Mind-consciousness-element. At the moment of concep- tion in the element of desire this single (type of) consciousness is apparent in all (beings). (12)

2. THE ELEMENT OF (THE PLANE OF) FORM

1015. At the moment of conception in the element of form, how many aggregates are apparent ; : P : how many (types of) conscious- ness are apparent?

P = See para. 991.

At the moment of conception in the element of form, except for deva beings without perception, five aggregates are apparent; five bases are apparent ; five elements are apparent ; one truth is apparent ; ten controlling faculties are apparent; three roots are apparent; three nutrients are apparent; one (type of) contact is apparent; one (type of) feeling; one (type of) perception; one (type of) volition; one (type of) consciousness is apparent.

1016. At the moment of conception in the element of form, which five aggregates are apparent? The aggregate of material quality, aggregate of feeling, aggregate of perception, aggregate of mental concomitants, aggregate of consciousness. At the moment of conception in the plane of form these five aggregates are apparent.

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At the moment of conception in the element of form, which five bases are apparent? Eye base, visible base, ear base, mind base, ideational base. At the moment of conception in the element of form these five bases are apparent. (2)

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moment of conception in the element of form these five elements are apparent. (3)

At the moment of conception in the element of form, which single truth is apparent? The truth of suffering. At the moment of concep- tion in the element of form this single truth is apparent. (4)

At the moment of conception in the element of form, which ten controlling faculties are apparent? The controlling faculty of eye, controlling faculty of ear, controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of mental pleasure or controlling faculty of indifference, controlling faculty of confidence, [419] controlling faculty of energy, controlling faculty of mindful- ness, controlling faculty of concentration, controlling faculty of wisdom. At the moment of conception in the element of form these ten controlling faculties are apparent. (5)

At the moment of conception in the element of form, which three roots are apparent? The resultant root of absence of greed, the resultant root of absence of hatred, the resultant root of absence of dullness. At the moment of conception in the element of form these three roots are apparent. (6)

At the moment of conception in the element of form, which three nutrients are apparent? The nutrient of contact, the nutrient of volition, the nutrient of consciousness. At the moment of conception in the element of form these three nutrients are apparent. (7)

At the moment of conception in the element of form, which single (type of) contact is apparent? Mind-consciousness-element contact. At the moment of conception in the element of form this single (type of) contact is apparent. (8)

At the moment of conception in the element of form, which single (type of) feeling, single (type of) perception, single (type of) volition, single (type of) consciousness is apparent ?Afind-conscious- ness-element. At the moment of conception in the element of form this single (type of) consciousness is apparent. (12)

3. BEINGS WITHOUT PERCEPTION

1017. At the moment of conception of deva beings without percep- tion, how many aggregates are apparent; :P: how many (types of) consciousness are apparent?

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At the moment of conception of deva beings without perception one aggregate is apparent, (viz.,) the aggregate of material quality. Two bases are apparent, (viz.,) visible base, ideational base. Two elements are apparent, (viz.,) visible element, ideational element. One truth is apparent, (viz.,) the truth of suffering. One controlling faculty is apparent, (viz.,) the controlling faculty of material vital principle. Deva beings without perception are apparent (as being) without roots, without nutrients, without contact, without feeling, without perception, without volition, without consciousness.

4. (THE PLANE OF) THE FORMLESS ELEMENT

1018. At the moment of conception in the formless element, how many aggregates are apparent; :P: how many (types of) conscious- ness are apparent?

P = See para, 991.

At the moment of conception in the formless element four aggregates are apparent; two bases are apparent; two elements are apparent; one truth is apparent; eight controlling faculties are apparent ; three roots are apparent ; three nutrients are apparent ; one (type of) contact is apparent; one (type of) feeling, one (type of) perception, [420] one (type of) volition, one (type of) consciousness is apparent.

1019. At the moment of conception in the formless element, which four aggregates are apparent? The aggregate of feeling, aggregate of perception, aggregate of mental concomitants, aggregate of consciousness. At the moment of conception in the formless element these four aggregates are apparent. (1)

At the moment of conception in the formless element, which two bases are apparent? Mind base, ideational base. At the moment of conception in the formless element these two bases are apparent. (2)

At the moment of conception in the formless element, which two elements are apparent? Mind-consciousness-element, ideational element. At the moment of conception in the formless element these two elements are apparent. (3)

At the moment of conception in the formless element, which single truth is apparent? The truth of suffering. At the moment of conception in the formless element this single truth is apparent. (4)

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At the moment of conception in the formless element, which eight controlling faculties are apparent? The controlling faculty of mind, controlling faculty of vital principle, controlling faculty of indiffer- ence, controlling faculty of confidence, controlling faculty of energy, controlling faculty of mindfulness, controlling faculty of concen- tration, controlling faculty of wisdom. At the moment of conception in the formless element these eight controlling faculties are apparent. (5)

At the moment of conception in the formless element, which three roots are apparent? The resultant root of absence of greed, the resultant root of absence of hatred, the resultant root of absence of dullness. At the moment of conception in the formless element these three roots are apparent. (6)

At the moment of conception in the formless element, which three nutrients are apparent? The nutrient of contact, the nutrient of volition, the nutrient of consciousness. At the moment of concep- tion in the formless element these three nutrients are apparent. (7) At the moment of conception in the formless element, which single (type of) contact is apparent? Mind-consciousness-element contact. At the moment of conception in the formless element this single (type of) contact is apparent. (8)

At the moment of conception in the formless element, which single (type of) feeling, single (type of) perception, single (type of) volition, single (type of) consciousness is apparent? Mind-con- sciousness-element. At the moment of conception in the formless element this single (type of) consciousness is apparent. (12) [ 421 ]

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1020. States characteristic of the plane of desire; states not characteristic of the plane of desire. States characteristic of the plane of form; states not characteristic of the plane of form. States characteristic of the formless plane ; states not characteristic of the formless plane. States included (in the mundane); states not included (in the mundane).

Which states are characteristic of the plane of desire? Making crowded hell the downward limit, making the devas of the Paranimmitavasavatti (plane) the upper limit inclusive, whatever there is in this inclusion, occurring therein, included therein,

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agg re g a t es, elements, bases, material qualities, feelings, perceptions, mental concomitants, consciousness. These states are characteristic of the plane of desire.

Which states are not characteristic of the plane of desire? (States) Characteristic of the plane of form, characteristic of the formless plane, not included (in the mundane). These states are not characteristic of the plane of desire.

Which states are characteristic of the plane of form? Making the Brahma plane the downward limit, making the devas of the Akanittha (plane) the upper limit inclusive, whatever there is in this inclusion, occurring therein, included therein, the consciousness and mental concomitant states of one who has attained to or who is born in or who dwells in pleasure in this existence. These states are characteristic of the plane of form.

Which states are not characteristic of the plane of form? (States) Characteristic of the plane of desire, characteristic of the formless plane, not included (in the mundane). These states are not characteristic of the plane of form.

Which states are characteristic of the formless plane? Making devas who reach the state of infinity of space the downward limit, making devas who reach the state that is neither perception nor non-perception the upper limit inclusive, whatever there is in this inclusion, occurring therein, included therein, the consciousness and mental concomitant states of one who has attained to or who is born in or who dwells in pleasure in this existence. These states are characteristic of the formless plane.

Which states are not characteristic of the formless plane? (States) Characteristic of the plane of desire, characteristic of the plane of form, not included (in the mundane). These states are not characteristic of the formless plane.

Which states are included (in the mundane)? Good, bad and neither-good-nor-bad states which are objects of the defilements, which are characteristic of the plane of desire, characteristic of the plane of form, characteristic of the formless plane; the aggregate of material quality, aggregate of feeling, aggregate of perception, aggregate of mental concomitants, aggregate of consciousness. These states are included (in the mundane).

Which states are not included (in the mundane)? The paths, the fruits of the paths and the unconditioned element. These states are not included (in the mundane). [422]

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6. SECTION DEALING WITH PRODUCTIVE ACTION AND AGE LIMIT

1. PRODUCTIVE ACTION

1021. Devas means three (types of) devas, (viz.,) conventional devas, devas by birth, devas by purification.

Conventional devas means kings, queens (and their) children.

Devas by birth means, commencing with Catumaharajika Devas, (all) devas from there upwards.

Devas by purification means Noble Ones.

Having given offerings, having practised morality, having made (eight constituent) preceptual observance, where are (beings) born? Having given offerings, having practised morality, having made (eight constituent) preceptual observance, some beings are born into the company of rulers of great wealth ; some are born into the company of Brahmins of great wealth; some are born into the company of householders of great wealth; some are born into the company of Catumaharajika devas; some are born into the company of Tavatimsa devas; some are born into the company of Yama devas; some are born into the company of Tusita devas; some are born into the company of Nimmanarati devas; some are born into the company of Paranimmitavasavatti devas.

2. AGE LIMIT

1022. What is the age limit of human beings? One hundred years or less or more. (1)

1023. What is the age limit of Catumaharajika devas? That which is fifty human years is one night and day^of Catumaharajika devas; of such a night thirty nights is a month; of such a month twelve months is a year ; of such a year five hundred deva years is the age limit of Catumaharajika devas; by human calculation how much is this? 9,000,000 years. (2)

What is the age limit of Tavatimsa devas? That which is one hundred human years is one night and day of Tavatimsa devas; of such a night thirty nights is a month; of such a month twelve months is a year; of such a year one thousand deva years is the age limit of Tavatimsa devas; by human calculation how much is this? 36,000,000 years. (3)

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What is the age limit of Yama devas? That which is two hundred human years is one night and day of Yama devas ; [ 423 ] of such a night thirty nights is a month ; of such a month twelve months is a year ; of such a year two thousand deva years is the age limit of Yama devas; by human calculation how much is this? 144,000,000 years. (4)

What is the age limit of Tusita devas? That which is four hundred human years is one night and day of Tusita devas ; of such a night thirty nights is a month ; of such a month twelve months is a year ; of such a year four thousand deva years is the age limit of Tusita devas; by human calculation how much is this? 576,000,000 years. (5)

What is the age limit of Nimmanarati devas? That which is eight hundred human years is one night and day of Nimmanarati devas; of such a night thirty nights is a month; of such a month twelve months is a year; of such a year eight thousand deva years is the age limit of Nimmanarati devas ; by human calculation how much is this? 2,304,000,000 years. (6)

What is the age limit of Paranimmitavasavatti devas? That which is sixteen hundred human years is one night and day of Paranimmitavasavatti devas; of such a night thirty nights is a month; of such a month twelve months is a year; of such a year sixteen thousand deva years is the age limit of Paranimmitavasavatti devas ; by human calculation how much is this? 9,216,000,000 years.

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These six planes of desire are prosperous in

all sense pleasures,

How much altogether is the age of all

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Of these (devas) 1,200 koti (plus) 28 koti

(Plus) 50 hundred thousand are shown as the

total number of years. [424]

(=12,285,000,000 years).

(NOTE: 1 koti = 10,000,000).

10^4. Having developed the first jhana to a low degree, where are (beings) born? Having developed the first jhana to a low degree they are born into the company of Brahmaparisajja devas. What is their age limit? A third part of a kappa. (8)

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are (beings) born? Having developed the first jhana to an inter- mediate degree they are born into the company of Brahmapurohita devas. What is their age limit? Half a kappa. (9)

Having developed the first jhana to a superior degree, where are (beings) born? Having developed the first jhana to a superior degree they are born into the company of Mahabrahma devas. What is their age limit? (One) Kappa. (10)

1025. Having developed the second jhana to a low degree, where are (beings) born? Having developed the second jhana to a low degree they are born into the company of Parittabha devas. What is their age limit? Two kappas. (11)

Having developed the second jhana to an intermediate degree, where are (beings) born? Having developed the second jhana to an intermediate degree they are born into the company of Appama- nabha devas. What is their age limit? Four kappas. (12)

Having developed the second jhana to a superior degree, where are (beings) born? Having developed the second jhana to a superior degree they are born into the company of Abhassara devas. What is their age limit? Eight kappas. (13)

1026. Having developed the third jhana to a low degree, where are (beings) born? Having developed the third jhana to a low degree they are born into the company of Parittasubha devas. What is their age limit? Sixteen kappas. (14)

Having developed the third jhana to an intermediate degree, where are (beings) born? Having developed the third jhana to an intermediate degree they are born into the company of Appama- nasubha devas. [425] What is their age limit? Thirty-two kappas.

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Having developed the third jhana to a superior degree, where are (beings) born? Having developed the third jhana to a superior degree they are born into the company of Subhakinha devas. What is their age limit? Sixty-four kappas. (16)

1027. Having developed the fourth jhana, because of diversity of objects, because of diversity of attention, because of diversity of wish, because of diversity of aim, because of diversity of decision, because of diversity of aspiration, because of diversity of wisdom, some are born into the company of Assannasatta devas, some are born into the company of Vehapphala devas, some are born into the

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company of Aviha devas, some are bom into the company of Atappa devas, some are born into the company of Sudassa devas, some are born into the company of Sudassi devas, some are born into the company of Akanittha devas. Some are born into the company of devas who reach the state of infinity of space, some are born into the company of devas who reach the state of infinity of consciousness, some are born into the company of devas who reach the state of nothingness, some are born into the company of devas who reach the state that is neither perception nor non-perception.

What is the age limit of Asannasatta and Vehapphala devas? Five hundred kappas. (18)

What is the age limit of Aviha devas? A thousand kappas. (19) What is the age limit of Atappa devas? Two thousand kappas. ( 20 )

What is the age limit of Sudassa devas? Four thousand kappas.

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What is the age limit of Sudassi devas? Eight thousand kappas.

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What is the age limit of Akanittha devas? Sixteen thousand kappas. (23)

1028. What is the age limit of devas who reach the state of infinity of space? Twenty thousand kappas. (24)

What is the age limit of devas who reach the state of infinity of consciousness? Forty thousand kappas. (25) [426] What is the age limit of devas who reach the state of nothingness? Sixty thousand kappas. (26)

What is the age limit of devas who reach the state that is neither perception nor non-perception? Eighty-four thousand kappas. (27)

1029. (Beings) Thrown up by power of merit

Go to existence in the planes of desire and form,

(Though) Reaching even the highest existence
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(Even) Beings having such long life Fall from exhaustion of life,

No existence is permanent,

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Therefore indeed the wise who are prudent, Skilful, thinkers of betterment,

To be free from old age and death Develop the highest path.

Having developed the pure path

Merging into, leading to Nibbana,

Comprehending all the defilements

Free from defilements they attain to final release.

THE SECTION ‘TO BE KNOWN FULLY’, ETC.

1030. Of the five aggregates how many are to be known fully; how many are to be comprehended; how many are to be abandoned; how many are to be developed ; how many are to be realized ; how many are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. : P : Of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are to be known fully ; how many are to be comprehended ; how many are to be abandoned ; how many are to be developed ; how many are to be realized; how many are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized?

P = Intermediate items see para. 991.

1031. The aggregate of material quality is to be known fully, is to be comprehended ; is not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. Four aggregates are to be known fully, are to be com- prehended; sometimes are to be abandoned; sometimes are to be developed; sometimes are to be realized; sometimes are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. (1)

Ten bases are to be known fully, are to be comprehended; are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. Two bases are to be known fully, are to be comprehended; sometimes are to be abandoned; sometimes are to be developed; sometimes are to be realized; sometimes are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. (2)

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sometimes are to be abandoned; sometimes are to be developed; sometimes are to be realized ; sometimes are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. (3)

The truth of the cause is to be known fully, is to be compre- hended, is to be abandoned ; is not to be developed, not to be realized. The truth of the path is to be known fully, is to be comprehended; is not to be abandoned; is to be developed; [ 427 ] is not to be realized. The truth of cessation is to be known fully, is to be compre- hended; is not to be abandoned, not to be developed; is to be realized. The truth of suffering is to be known fully, is to be compre- hended; sometimes is to be abandoned; is not to be developed, not to be realized; sometimes is not to be abandoned. (4)

Nine controlling faculties are to be known fully, are to be com- prehended ; are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. The controlling faculty of mental pain is to be known fully, is to be comprehended, is to be abandoned; is not to be developed, not to be realized. The controlling faculty of initial enlightenment is to be known fully, is to be comprehended ; is not to be abandoned ; is to be developed ; is not to be realized. The controlling faculty of intermediate enlightenment is to be known fully, is to be compre- hended; is not to be abandoned; sometimes is to be developed; sometimes is to be realized. The controlling faculty of final enligh- tenment is to be known fully, is to be comprehended; is not to be abandoned, not to be developed ; is to be realized. Three controlling faculties are to be known fully, are to be comprehended ; are not to be abandoned; sometimes are to be developed; sometimes are to be realized; sometimes are not to be developed, not to be realized. Six controlling faculties are to be known fully, are to be comprehended; sometimes are to be abandoned; sometimes are to be developed; sometimes are to be realized; sometimes are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. (5)

The three bad roots are to be known fully, are to be compre- hended, are to be abandoned; are not to be developed, not to be realized. The three good roots are to be known fully, are to be comprehended; are not to be abandoned; sometimes are to be developed ; are not to be realized ; sometimes are not to be devel- oped. The three neither-good-nor-bad roots are to be known fully, are to be comprehended; are not to be abandoned, not to be developed; sometimes are to be realized; sometimes are not to be realized. (6)

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The nutrient factor of food is to be known fully, is to be compre- hended; is not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. Three nutrients are to be known fully, are to be compre- hended; sometimes are to be abandoned; sometimes are to be developed; sometimes are to be realized; sometimes are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. (7)

Six (types of) contact are to be known fully, are to be compre- hended ; are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. Mind-consciousness-element contact is to be known fully, is to be comprehended; sometimes is to be abandoned; sometimes is to be developed; sometimes is to be realized; sometimes is not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. (8)

Six (types of) feeling, six (types of) perception, six (types of) volition, six (types of) consciousness are to be known fully, are to be comprehended ; are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. Mind-consciousness-element is to be known fully, is to be comprehended ; sometimes is to be abandoned ; sometimes is to be developed; sometimes [ 428 ] is to be realized; sometimes is not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. (12)

8. SECTION (DEALING WITH STATES) THAT HAVE OBJECTS, HAVE NO OBJECTS

1032. Of the five aggregates how many have objects; how many have no objects. :P: Of the seven (types of) consciousness how many have objects; how many have no objects?

P = See para. 991.

1033. The aggregate of material quality has no object. Four

aggregates have objects. (1) J

Ten bases have no objects. Mind base has an object. Ideational base sometimes has an object; sometimes has no object. (2)

Ten elements have no objects. Seven elements have objects. Ideational element sometimes has an object; sometimes has no object. (3)

Two truths have objects. The truth of cessation has no object. The truth of suffering sometimes has an object; sometimes has no object. (4)

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sometimes has an object; sometimes has no object. Nine roots have objects. The nutrient factor of food has no object. Three nutrients have objects. Seven (types of) contact, seven (types of) feeling, seven (types of) perception, seven (types of) volition, seven (types of) consciousness have objects. (12)

1034. Of the five aggregates how many have object-taking objects; how many have non-object-taking objects. :P: Of the seven (types of) consciousness how many have object-taking objects; how many have non-object- taking objects?

P = Intermediate items see para. 991.

1035. The aggregate of material quality has no object. Four aggregates sometimes have object-taking objects; sometimes have non-object-taking objects. (1)

Ten bases have no objects. Mind base sometimes has object- taking objects; sometimes has non-object-taking objects. Ideational base sometimes has object-taking objects; sometimes has non- object-taking objects; sometimes has no object. (2)

Ten elements have no objects. Six elements have non-object- taking objects. Mind-consciousness-element sometimes has object- taking objects; sometimes has non-object- taking objects. Ideational element sometimes has object-taking objects; sometimes has non-object-taking objects; sometimes has no object. (3)

The truth of cessation has no object. The truth of the path has a non-object-taking object. The truth of the cause sometimes has an object-taking object; sometimes hasanon-object-taking object. The truth of suffering sometimes has an object-taking object ; sometimes has a non-object-taking object; sometimes has no object. (4) [429] Seven controlling faculties have no objects. Five controlling faculties have non-object-taking objects. Nine controlling faculties sometimes have object-taking objects; sometimes have non- object-taking objects. The controlling faculty of vital principle sorpetimes has an object-taking object; sometimes has a non- object-taking object; sometimes has no object. (5)

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have non-object- taking objects. Mind-consciousness-element con- tact sometimes has an object-taking object; sometimes has a non-object- taking object. Six (types of) feeling, six (types of) perception, six (types of) volition, six (types of) consciousness have non-object-taking objects. Mind-consciousness-element sometimes has an object-taking object; sometimes has a non- object-taking object. (12)

9. SECTION SHOWING (STATES) SEEN, HEARD, ETC.

1036. Of the five aggregates how many are seen; how many are heard; how many are sensed otherwise; how many are cognized. How many are not seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, not cognized. : P : Of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are seen; how many are heard; how many are sensed otherwise; how many are cognized. How many are not seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, not cognized?

P = Intermediate items see para. 991.

1037. The aggregate of material quality sometimes is seen; sometimes is heard; sometimes is sensed otherwise; sometimes is cognized. Sometimes is not seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, is cognized. Four aggregates are not seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, are cognized.

Visible base is seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, is cognized. Audible base is not seen, is heard, is not sensed otherwise, is cognized. Odorous base, sapid base, tangible tyase, are not seen, not heard, are sensed otherwise, are cognized. SeVen bases are not seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, are cognized.

Visible element is seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, is cognized. Audible element is not seen, is heard, is not sensed otherwise, is cognized. Odorous element, sapid element, tangible element, are not seen, not heard, are sensed otherwise, are cognized. Thirteen elements are not seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, are cognized.

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sometimes is not seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, is cognized.

Twenty-two controlling faculties are not seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, are cognized. Nine roots are not seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, are cognized. Four nutrients are not seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, are cognized. [430] Seven (types of) contact are not seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, are cognized. Seven (types of) feeling, seven (types of) perception, seven (types of) volition, seven (types of) consciousness are not seen, not heard, not sensed otherwise, are cognized.

10, SECTION SHOWING THE TRIPLETS, ETC.

1. THE GOOD TRIPLET

1038. Of the five aggregates how many are good; how many bad; how many neither-good-nor-bad. :P: Of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are good; how many bad; how many neither-good-nor-bad?

P = Intermediate items see para. 991.

The aggregate of material quality is neither-good-nor-bad. Four aggregates sometimes are good ; sometimes are bad ; sometimes are neither-good-nor-bad. Ten bases are neither-good-nor-bad. Two bases sometimes are good; sometimes are bad; sometimes are neither-good-nor-bad. Sixteen elements are neither-good-nor-bad. Two elements sometimes are good; sometimes are bad; sometimes are neither-good-nor-bad. The truth of the cause is bad. The truth of the path is good. The truth of cessation is neither-good-nor-bad. The truth of suffering sometimes is good; sometimes is bad; sometimes is neither-good-nor-bad.

Ten controlling faculties are neither-good-nor-bad. The controlling faculty of mental pain is bad. The controlling faculty of initial enlightenment is good. Four controlling faculties sometimes are good; sometimes are neither-good-nor-bad. Six controlling faculties sometimes are good; sometimes are bad; sometimes are neither-good-nor-bad.

The three good roots are good. The three bad roots are bad. The three neither-good-nor-bad roots are neither-good-nor-bad. The nutrient factor of food is neither-good-nor-bad. Three nutrients

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sometimes are good; sometimes are bad; sometimes are neither- good-nor-bad. Six (types of) contact are neither-good-nor-bad. Mind-consciousness-element contact sometimes is good; some- times is bad; sometimes is neither-good-nor-bad. Six (types of) feeling, six (types of) perception, six (types of) volition, six (types of) consciousness are neither-good-nor-bad. Mind-consciousness- element sometimes is good; sometimes is bad; sometimes is neither-good-nor-bad.

2. THE FEELING TRIPLET

1039. Of the five aggregates how many are associated with pleasant feeling; how many associated with painful feeling; how many associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. :P: Of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are associated with pleasant feeling; how many associated with painful feeling; how many associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling?

P = Intermediate items see para. 991.

Two aggregates should not be said to be either, associated with pleasant feeling; associated with painful feeling or associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Three aggregates sometimes are associated with pleasant feeling ; sometimes are associated with painful feeling; sometimes are associated with neither-painful-nor- pleasant feeling. (1) [431]

Ten bases should not be said to be either, associated with pleasant feeling; associated with painful feeling or associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Mind base sometimes is associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes is f associated with painful feeling; sometimes is associated with npither-painful-nor- pleasant feeling. Ideational base sometimes is associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes is associated with painful feeling; sometimes is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling; sometimes should not be said to be either, associated with pleasant feeling; associated with painful feeling or associated with neither- painful-nor-pleasant feeling. (2)

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element sometimes is associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes is associated with painful feeling. Mind-consciousness-element sometimes is associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes is asso- ciated with painful feeling; sometimes is associated with neither- painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Ideational element sometimes is associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes is associated with painful feeling; sometimes is associated with neither-painful-nor- pleasant feeling; sometimes should not be said to be either, asso- ciated with pleasant feeling; associated with painful feeling or associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. (3)

Two truths sometimes are associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes are associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. The truth of cessation should not be said to be either, associated with pleasant feeling; associated with painful feeling or associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. The truth of suffering sometimes is associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes is asso- ciated with painful feeling; sometimes is associated with neither- painful-nor-pleasant feeling; sometimes should not be said to be either, associated with pleasant feeling; associated with painful feeling or associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. (4) Twelve controlling faculties should not be said to be either, associated with pleasant feeling; associated with painful feeling or associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Six controlling faculties sometimes are associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes are associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Three controlling faculties sometimes are associated with pleasant feeling ; sometimes are associated with painful feeling; [ 432 ] sometimes are associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. The con- trolling faculty of vital principle sometimes is associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes is associated with painful feeling; sometimes is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling; sometimes should not be said to be either, associated with pleasant feeling; associated with painful feeling or associated with neither- painful-nor-pleasant feeling. (5)

The bad root of hatred is associated with painful feeling. Seven roots sometimes are associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes are associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. The bad root of dullness sometimes is associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes is associated with painful feeling; sometimes is asso- ciated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. (6)

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The nutrient factor of food should not be said to be either, associated with pleasant feeling; associated with painful feeling or associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Three nutrients sometimes are associated with pleasant feeling ; sometimes are associated with painful feeling ; sometimes are associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. (7)

Five (types of) contact are associated with neither-painful-nor- pleasant feeling. Body-consciousness-element contact sometimes is associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes is associated with painful feeling. Mind-consciousness-element contact sometimes is associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes is associated with painful feeling; sometimes is associated with neither-painful-nor- pleasant feeling. (8)

Seven (types of) feeling should not be said to be either, associated with pleasant feeling; associated with painful feeling or associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Five (types of) percep- tion, five (types of) volition, five (types of) consciousness are associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Body-con- sciousness-element sometimes is associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes is associated with painful feeling. Mind-consciousness- element sometimes is associated with pleasant feeling; sometimes is associated with painful feeling; sometimes is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. (12)

3. THE RESULTANT TRIPLET

1040. Of the five aggregates how many are resultants; how many productive of resultant; how many neither resultants nor produc- tive of resultants. :P: Of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are resultants ; how many productive of resultants ; how many neither resultants nor productive of resultants?

P = Intermediate items see para. 991.

The aggregate of material quality is neither resultant nor produc- tive of resultant. Four aggregates sometimes are resultants; some- times are productive of resultants; sometimes are neither resultants nor productive of resultants. (1) [433]

Ten bases are neither resultants nor productive of resultants. Two bases sometimes are resultants; sometimes are productive of resultants; sometimes are neither resultants nor productive of resultants. (2)

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Ten elements are neither resultants nor productive of resultants. Five elements are resultants. Mind element sometimes is resultant; sometimes is neither resultant nor productive of resultant. Two elements sometimes are resultants; sometimes are productive of resultants; sometimes are neither resultants nor productive of resultants. (3)

Two truths are productive of resultants. The truth of cessation is neither resultant nor productive of resultant. The truth of suffering sometimes is resultant; sometimes is productive of resultant; sometimes is neither resultant nor productive of resultant. (4) Seven controlling faculties are neither resultants nor productive of resultants. Three controlling faculties are resultants. Two controlling faculties are productive of resultants. The controlling faculty of intermediate enlightenment sometimes is resultant; sometimes is productive of resultant. Nine controlling faculties sometimes are resultants ; sometimes are productive of resultants ; sometimes are neither resultants nor productive of resultants. (5) Six roots are productive of resultants. The three neither-good- nor-bad roots sometimes are resultants; sometimes are neither resultants nor productive of resultants. (6)

The nutrient factor of food is neither resultant nor productive of resultant. Three nutrients sometimes are resultants ; sometimes are productive of resultants; sometimes are neither resultants nor productive of resultants. Five (types of) contact are resultants. Mind-element-contact sometimes is resultant ; sometimes is neither resultant nor productive of resultant. Mind-consciousness-element- contact sometimes is resultant; sometimes is productive of result- ant; sometimes is neither resultant nor productive of resultant. Five (types of) feeling, five (types of) perception, five (types of) volition, five (types of) consciousness are resultants. Mind element sometimes is resultant ; sometimes is neither resultant nor produc- tive of resultant. Mind-consciousness-element sometimes is resultant; sometimes is productive of resultant; sometimes is neither resultant nor productive of resultant. (12)

4. THE GRASPING TRIPLET

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are not objects of the attachments. :P: Of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are grasped, are objects of the attach- ments; how many are not grasped, are objects of the attachments; how many are not grasped, are not objects of the attachments?

P = Intermediate items see para. 991.

The aggregate of material quality sometimes is grasped, is the object of the attachments; sometimes is not grasped, is the object of the attachments. Four aggregates sometimes are grasped, are objects of the attachments; sometimes are not grasped, are objects of the attachments ; sometimes are not grasped, are not objects of the attachments. (1) [434]

Five bases are grasped, are objects of the attachments. Audible base is not grasped, is the object of the attachments. Four bases sometimes are grasped, are objects of the attachments; sometimes are not grasped, are objects of the attachments. Two bases some- times are grasped, are objects of the attachments; sometimes are not grasped, are objects of the attachments; sometimes are not grasped, are not objects of the attachments. (2)

Ten elements are grasped, are objects of the attachments. Audible element is not grasped, is the object of the attachments. Five elements sometimes are grasped, are objects of the attach- ments; sometimes are not grasped, are objects of the attachments. Two elements sometimes are grasped, are objects of the attach- ments; sometimes are not grasped, are objects of the attachments; sometimes are not grasped, are not objects of the attachments. (3)

The truth of the cause is x not grasped, is the object of the attach- ments. Two truths are not grasped, are not objects of the attach- ments. The truth of suffering sometimes is grasped, is the object of the attachments; sometimes is not grasped, is the object of the attachments. (4)

Nine controlling faculties are grasped, are objects of the attach- ments. The controlling faculty of mental pain is not grasped, is the object of the attachments. Three controlling faculties are not grasped, are not objects of the attachments. Nine controlling faculties sometimes are grasped, are objects of the attachments; sometimes are not grasped, are objects of the attachments; some- time are not grasped, are not objects of the attachments. The three bad roots are not grasped, are objects of the attachments. The three good roots sometimes are not grasped, are objects of the attach-

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ments; sometimes are not grasped, are not objects of the attach- ments. The three neither-good-nor-bad roots sometimes are grasped, are objects of the attachments; sometimes are not grasped, are objects of the attachments; sometimes are not grasped, are not objects of the attachments. (5)

The nutrient factor of food sometimes is grasped, is the object of the attachments; sometimes is not grasped, is the object of the attachments. Three nutrients sometimes are grasped, are objects of the attachments; sometimes are not grasped, are objects of the attachments; sometimes are not grasped, are not objects of the attachments. (6)

Five (types of) contact are grasped, are objects of the attachments. Mind-element-contact sometimes is grasped, is the object of the attachments ; sometimes is not grasped, is the object of the attach- ments. Mind-consciousness-element-contact sometimes is grasped, is the object of the attachments; sometimes is not grasped, is the object of the attachments; sometimes is not grasped, is not the object of the attachments. Five (types of) feeling, five (types of) perception, five (types of) volition, five (types of) consciousness are grasped, are objects of the attachments. Mind element some- times is grasped, is the object of the attachments; sometimes is not grasped, is the object of the attachments. Mind-consciousness- element sometimes is grasped, is the object of the attachments; sometimes is not grasped, is the object of the attachments; some- times is not grasped, is not the object of the attachments. (12)

5. THE INITIAL APPLICATION TRIPLET

1042. Of the five aggregates how many are accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; how many are without initial application, sustained application only; how many are without initial application, without sustained application. :P: Of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; how many are without initial application, sustained application only; how many are without initial application, without sustained application?

P — Intermediate items see para, 991.

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accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; sometimes are without initial application, sustained application only; sometimes are without initial application, without sustained application. The aggregate of mental concomitants sometimes is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; sometimes is without initial application, sustained application only; sometimes is without initial applica- tion, without sustained application; sometimes should not be said to be either, [435] accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; without initial application, sustained application only or without initial application, without sustained application. (1)

Ten bases are without initial application, without sustained application. Mind base sometimes is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; sometimes is without initial application, sustained application only; sometimes is without initial application, without sustained application. Ideational base sometimes is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; sometimes is without initial application, sustained application only ; sometimes is with- out initial application, without sustained application; sometimes should not be said to be either, accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application ; without initial application, sustained application only or without initial application, without sustained application. (2)

Fifteen elements are without initial application, without sustained application. Mind element is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application. Mind-consciousness- element sometimes is accompanied by initial application, accom- panied by sustained application ; sometimes is without initial appli- cation, sustained application only; sometimes is without initial application, without sustained application. Ideational element sometimes is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; sometimes is without initial application, sustained application only; sometimes is without initial application, without sustained application ; sometimes should not be said to be either, accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sus- tained application; without initial application, sustained applica- tion only or without initial application, without sustained applica- tion. (3)

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The truth of the cause is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application. The truth of cessation is without initial application, without sustained application. The truth of the path sometimes is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application ; sometimes is without initial application, sustained application only; sometimes is without initial application, without sustained application. The truth of suffering sometimes is accompanied by initial application, accom- panied by sustained application; sometimes is without initial application, sustained application only; sometimes is without initial application, without sustained application; sometimes should not be said to be either, accompanied by initial application, accom- panied by sustained application; without initial application, sustained application only or without initial application, without sustained application. (4)

Nine controlling faculties are without initial application, without sustained application. The controlling faculty of mental pain is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application. The controlling faculty of indifference sometimes is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; sometimes is without initial application, without sustained application. Eleven controlling faculties sometimes are accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; sometimes are without initial application, sustained application only; sometimes are without initial application, without sustained application. (5)

The three bad roots are accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application. Six roots sometimes are accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; sometimes are without initial application, sustained application only; sometimes are without initial application, without sustained application. The nutrient factor of food is without initial application, without sustained application. Three nutrients some- times are accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; sometimes are without initial application, sustained application only; sometimes are without initial applica- tion, without sustained application. Five (types of) contact are without initial application, without sustained application. Mind- element-contact is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application. Mind-consciousness-element-contact

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sometimes is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; sometimes is without initial application, sustained application only; sometimes is without initial application, without sustained application. Five (types of) feeling, five (types of) perception, five (types of) volition, five (types of) consciousness are without initial application, without sustained application. Mind element is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application. Mind-consciousness-element sometimes is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; sometimes is without initial application, sustained application only; sometimes is without initial application, without sustained application. (12)

1. THE MATERIAL COUPLET

1043. Of the five aggregates how many are material ; how many not material; :P: of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are material; how many not material?

P = Intermediate items see para. 991.

The aggregate of material quality is material. Four aggregates are not material. [436] Ten bases are material. Mind base is not material. Ideational base sometimes is material ; sometimes is not material. Ten elements are material. Seven elements are not material. Ideational element sometimes is material; sometimes is not material. Three truths are not material. The truth of suffering sometimes is material; sometimes is not material. Seven controlling faculties are material. Fourteen controlling faculties are not material. The controlling faculty of vital principle sometimes is material ; sometimes is not material. The nine roots are not material. The nutrient factor of food is material. Three nutrients are not material. Seven (types of) contact are not material. Seven (types of) feeling, seven (types of) perception, seven (types of) volition, seven (types of) consciousness are not material.

2. THE MUNDANE COUPLET

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mundane ; how many supramundane. Of the four truths how many are mundane; how many supramundane. :P: Of the seven (types of) consciousness how many are mundane; how many supra- mundane?

P = Intermediate items see para. 991.

The aggregate of material quality is mundane. Four aggregates sometimes are mundane; sometimes are supramundane. Ten bases are mundane. Two bases sometimes are mundane; sometimes are supramundane. Sixteen elements are mundane. Two elements sometimes are mundane ; sometimes are supramundane. Two truths are mundane ; two truths are supramundane.

Ten controlling faculties are mundane. Three controlling faculties are supramundane. Nine controlling faculties sometimes are mundane; sometimes are supramundane. The three bad roots are mundane. Six roots sometimes are mundane; sometimes are supramundane. The nutrient factor of food is mundane. Three nutrients sometimes are mundane; sometimes are supramundane. Six (types of) contact are mundane. Mind-consciousness-element- contact sometimes is mundane; sometimes is supramundane. Six (types of) feeling are mundane. Feeling born of mind-consciousness element-contact sometimes is mundane; sometimes is supra- mundane. Six (types of) perception are mundane. Perception born of mind-consciousness-element-contact sometimes is mundane; sometimes is supramundane. Six (types of) volition are mundane. Volition born of mind-consciousness-element-contact sometimes is mundane ; sometimes is supramundane. Six (types of) conscious- ness are mundane. Mind-consciousness-element sometimes is mundane; sometimes is supramundane.

Special knowledge, two (states) that have objects;

Seen, good, feeling; resultant and grasped (states);

Initial application, material quality, mundane.

Thus (this is the summary of the section dealing with special

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