VaggaNiyāmakathā

Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 1058

[1058] [P.] Should it not be said: "There is knowledge (ñāṇa) on the part of one who is unfixed (aniyata) for going to the fixed course (niyāma)"? [S.] Yes. [P.] But does not the Blessed One know: "This person will enter upon the fixed course of rightness (sammattaniyāma); this person is capable of comprehending the Dhamma"? [S.] Yes. [P.] If the Blessed One knows: "This person will enter upon the fixed course of rightness; this person is capable of comprehending the Dhamma," then indeed, sir, you should say: "There is knowledge on the part of one who is unfixed for going to the fixed course." The Discussion of the Fixed Course (Niyāmakathā) is concluded. ____________ The Discussion of Analytic Insight (Paṭisambhidākathā)

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