[1120] P. Is it not to be said that the earth element (paṭhavī-dhātu) is visible (sanidassana)?
S. Yes.
P. Do you not see the ground, a rock, a mountain?
S. Yes.
P. If you see the ground, a rock, a mountain, then indeed, good sir, you should say that the earth element is visible. …
P. Is it not to be said that the water element (āpo-dhātu) is visible?
S. Yes.
P. Do you not see water?
S. Yes.
P. If you see water, then indeed, good sir, you should say that the water element is visible. …
P. Is it not to be said that the fire element (tejo-dhātu) is visible?
S. Yes.
P. Do you not see a fire blazing?
S. Yes.
P. If you see a fire blazing, then indeed, good sir, you should say that the fire element is visible. …
P. Is it not to be said that the air element (vāyo-dhātu) is visible?
S. Yes.
P. Do you not see trees being shaken by the wind?
S. Yes.
P. If you see trees being shaken by the wind, then indeed, good sir, you should say that the air element is visible. …
Discussion of "The Earth Element Is Visible," and So On.
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Discussion of "The Eye Faculty (cakkhundriya) Is Visible," and So On
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.