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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 1442

[1442] [Paravādin:] Is it not to be said that the latent tendencies (anusaya) are without root (ahetuka)? [Sakavādin:] Yes. [Paravādin:] While a wholesome or indeterminate (abyākata) mind (citta) is occurring, is an ordinary person (puthujjana) to be called "one with latent tendencies" (sānusaya)? [Sakavādin:] Yes. [Paravādin:] Are the latent tendencies, by that root (hetu), with root (sahetuka)? [Sakavādin:] It should not be said thus. … [Paravādin:] In that case the latent tendencies are without root. [Sakavādin:] While a wholesome or indeterminate mind is occurring, is an ordinary person to be called "one with lust" (sarāga)? [Paravādin:] Yes. [Sakavādin:] Is lust (rāga), by that root, with root? [Paravādin:] It should not be said thus. … [Sakavādin:] In that case lust is without root.

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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