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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 1039

[1039] S. For one who has entered upon the attainment of the earth-kasiṇa (paṭhavīkasiṇaṃ samāpattiṃ samāpannassa), is there knowledge (ñāṇa) in what is distorted (viparīte)? P. Yes. S. Could an Arahant (arahā) enter upon the attainment of the earth-kasiṇa? P. Yes. S. If an Arahant could enter upon the attainment of the earth-kasiṇa, then indeed, sir, it should not be said: "For one who has entered upon the attainment of the earth-kasiṇa, there is knowledge in what is distorted."

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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