[1115] S. In dependence on the eye (cakkhu) and space (ākāsa), eye-consciousness (cakkhuviññāṇa) arises?
P. Yes.
S. Is there indeed a discourse (suttanta) [that says], "In dependence on the eye and space, eye-consciousness arises"?
P. There is not.
S. Is there indeed a discourse [that says], "In dependence on the eye and forms (rūpa), eye-consciousness arises"?
P. Yes.
S. If there is indeed a discourse [that says], "In dependence on the eye and forms, eye-consciousness arises," then surely, good sir, it should not be said, "In dependence on the eye and space, eye-consciousness arises."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.