3. Pairs on Bases (Ayatana Yamaka)

3. Chapter on Comprehension (Paññāvāra)

3.3.5. Chapter on the Present and Future (Paccuppannanagatavāra)

PTS vp En 3.253This person comprehends eye base. Will that person comprehend ear base? No.

This person will comprehend ear base. Does that person comprehend eye base? No.

This person does not comprehend eye base. Will that person not comprehend ear base? Person who will attain the Path do not comprehend eye base; (it is) not that they will not comprehend ear base. Arahat and common worldlings who will not attain the Path, do not comprehend eye base and also will not comprehend ear base.

This person will not comprehend ear base. Does that person not comprehend eye base? Arahatta Path person will not comprehend ear base; (it is) not that he does not comprehend eye base. Arahat and common worldlings who will not attain the Path, will not comprehend ear base and also do not comprehend eye base.

The Book of Pairs, an English translation from the Chattasangiti Edition. Translated by Aggamahapaṇḍita U Nārada, U Nandamedha and U Kumārābhivaṁsa, assisted by others.

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