[927] Therein, which are the three unwholesome thoughts (akusalavitakka)?
The thought of sensuality (kāmavitakka), the thought of ill will (byāpādavitakka), the thought of harming (vihiṃsāvitakka).
Therein, which is the thought of sensuality?
The thinking (takka), the thought (vitakka), … the wrong intention (micchāsaṅkappa) that is connected with sensuality — this is called the thought of sensuality.
Therein, which is the thought of ill will?
The thinking, the thought, … the wrong intention that is connected with ill will — this is called the thought of ill will.
Therein, which is the thought of harming?
The thinking, the thought, … the wrong intention that is connected with harming (vihiṃsā) — this is called the thought of harming.
These are the three unwholesome thoughts.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.