[1395] P. [Paravādin]: Should it not be said: "The five consciousnesses (pañcaviññāṇā) are wholesome (kusala) as well as unwholesome (akusala)"?
S. [Sakavādin]: Yes.
P.: But was it not said by the Blessed One: "Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu, having seen a form (rūpa) with the eye, is one who grasps at the signs (nimittaggāhī) … is not one who grasps at the signs … having heard a sound (sadda) with the ear … having touched a tangible object (phoṭṭhabba) with the body, is one who grasps at the signs … is not one who grasps at the signs"? Does such a discourse (suttanta) indeed exist?
S.: Yes.
P.: In that case, the five consciousnesses are wholesome as well as unwholesome.
The Discussion "The Five Consciousnesses Are Also Wholesome" (Pañcaviññāṇā kusalāpīti kathā) [is concluded].
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The Discussion "The Five Consciousnesses Are Accompanied by Mental Engagement" (Pañcaviññāṇā sābhogāti kathā)
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.