[543] When this was said, the venerable elder remained silent. A second time Citta the householder said this to the venerable elder: "Venerable elder, it is said, 'diversity of elements (dhātu), diversity of elements.' In what way, venerable sir, has the diversity of elements been spoken of by the Blessed One?" A second time the venerable elder remained silent. A third time Citta the householder said this to the venerable elder: "Venerable elder, it is said, 'diversity of elements, diversity of elements.' In what way, venerable sir, has the diversity of elements been spoken of by the Blessed One?" A third time the venerable elder remained silent.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.