Itivuttaka 96

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96. Kamayogasuttam ( Sensuality Leads to Rebirths)

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

“Tied by the yoke of sensuality & the yoke of becoming(rebirth), monks, one is a returner, returning to this state. Untied from the yoke of sensuality but tied by the yoke of becoming, one is a non-returner(no rebirth), not returning to this state. Untied from [both] the yoke of sensuality & from the yoke of becoming, one is an Arahant whose asavas(wants/desires) are decayed.”

Tied by both the yoke of sensuality & the yoke of becoming (bhava,rebirth), beings go to the wandering-on leading to birth & death. Those who’ve abandoned the sensual without reaching the ending of asavas(wants/desires), are tied by the yoke of becoming (bhava), are said to be Non-returners. While those who’ve cut off doubt have no more conceit or further becoming(rebirths). They who have reached the ending of asavas, while in the world <p style="text-align:center;">have gone <p style="text-align:center;">beyond.

See also: AN 2:36; AN 4:10