[1417] P. Should it not be said that morality (sīla) is not a mental factor (acetasika)?
S. Yes.
P. When morality, having arisen, has ceased, is one immoral (dussīla)?
S. It should not be said thus. …
P. Then indeed morality is not a mental factor.
The Discussion "Morality Is Not a Mental Factor" (Sīlaṃ acetasikanti kathā) [is concluded].
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Discussion: "Morality Does Not Follow Along with the Mind" (Sīlaṃ nacittānuparivattīti kathā)
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.