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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 1183

[1183] S.: Does the sense-sphere wholesome (kāmāvacara-kusala) have a result (savipāka)? P.: Yes. S.: Does the supramundane wholesome (lokuttara-kusala) have a result? P.: It should not be said thus. … S.: Does the form-sphere wholesome (rūpāvacara-kusala) … does the formless-sphere wholesome (arūpāvacara-kusala) have a result? P.: Yes. S.: Does the supramundane wholesome have a result? P.: It should not be said thus. …

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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