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AN 10.101PTS AN 5.210Saññā1 min read

Perceptions for Ascetics

Samaṇasaññāsutta

Three ascetic perceptions lead to seven results.

Translated by Bhikkhu Sujato · Pāli: Mahāsaṅgīti Tipiṭaka · Public domain (CC0) via SuttaCentral

  • 0.1Aṅguttara Nikāya 10.101Numbered Discourses 10.101
  • 0.211. Samaṇasaññāvagga11. Perceptions for Ascetics

0.3SamaṇasaññāsuttaPerceptions for Ascetics

1.1“Tisso imā, bhikkhave, samaṇasaññā bhāvitā bahulīkatā satta dhamme paripūrenti.“Mendicants, when these three perceptions for ascetics are developed and cultivated they fulfill seven things.1.2Katamā tisso?What three?1.3Vevaṇṇiyamhi ajjhupagato, parapaṭibaddhā me jīvikā, añño me ākappo karaṇīyoti—‘I have secured freedom from class.’ ‘My livelihood is tied up with others.’ ‘My behavior should be different.’1.4imā kho, bhikkhave, tisso samaṇasaññā bhāvitā bahulīkatā satta dhamme paripūrenti.When these three perceptions for ascetics are developed and cultivated they fulfill seven things.

2.1PTS 5.211Katame satta?What seven?2.2Santatakārī hoti santatavutti sīlesu, anabhijjhālu hoti, abyāpajjo hoti, anatimānī hoti, sikkhākāmo hoti, “idamatthan”tissa hoti jīvitaparikkhāresu, āraddhavīriyo ca viharati.Their deeds and behavior are always consistent with the precepts. They’re content, kind-hearted, and humble. They are eager to train. They use the necessities of life after reflecting on their purpose. They’re energetic.2.3Imā kho, bhikkhave, tisso samaṇasaññā bhāvitā bahulīkatā ime satta dhamme paripūrentī”ti.When those three perceptions for ascetics are developed and cultivated they fulfill these seven things.”

2.4Paṭhamaṁ.