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Numbered Discourses 10.101 – Aṅguttara Nikāya 10.101

11. Perceptions for Ascetics – 11. Samaṇasaññāvagga

AN 10.101 Perceptions for Ascetics – Samaṇasaññāsutta

 

1.1

“Bhikkhū, when these three perceptions for ascetics are developed and cultivated they fulfill seven things.

“Tisso imā, bhikkhave, samaṇasaññā bhāvitā bahulīkatā satta dhamme paripūrenti.

1.2

What three?

Katamā tisso?

1.3

‘I have secured freedom from class.’ ‘My livelihood is tied up with others.’ ‘My behavior should be different.’

Vevaṇṇiyamhi ajjhupagato, parapaṭibaddhā me jīvikā, añño me ākappo karaṇīyoti—

1.4

When these three perceptions for ascetics are developed and cultivated they fulfill seven things.

imā kho, bhikkhave, tisso samaṇasaññā bhāvitā bahulīkatā satta dhamme paripūrenti.

2.1

What seven?

Katame satta?

2.2

Their deeds and behavior are always consistent with the precepts. They’re content, kind-hearted, and humble. They want to train. They use the necessities of life after reflecting on their purpose. They’re energetic.

Santatakārī hoti santatavutti sīlesu, anabhijjhālu hoti, abyāpajjo hoti, anatimānī hoti, sikkhākāmo hoti, “idamatthan”tissa hoti jīvitaparikkhāresu, āraddhavīriyo ca viharati.

2.3

When those three perceptions for ascetics are developed and cultivated they fulfill these seven things.”

Imā kho, bhikkhave, tisso samaṇasaññā bhāvitā bahulīkatā ime satta dhamme paripūrentī”ti.

2.4

 

Paṭhamaṁ.