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Numbered Discourses 5.219 – Aṅguttara Nikāya 5.219

22. Abuse – 22. Akkosakavagga

AN 5.219 Fire – Aggisutta

 

1.1

“Bhikkhū, there are these five drawbacks of a fire.

“Pañcime, bhikkhave, ādīnavā aggismiṁ.

1.2

What five?

Katame pañca?

1.3

It’s bad for your eyes. It’s bad for your complexion. It makes you weak. It draws in groups. And it encourages unworthy talk.

Acakkhusso, dubbaṇṇakaraṇo, dubbalakaraṇo, saṅgaṇikāpavaḍḍhano, tiracchānakathāpavattaniko hoti.

1.4

These are the five drawbacks of a fire.”

Ime kho, bhikkhave, pañca ādīnavā aggismin”ti.

1.5

 

Navamaṁ.