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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 1819

[1819] Sakavādin: Among humans there are punishments (kammakāraṇā), and there are also those who inflict them (kāraṇikā)? Paravādin: Yes. S.: In the hells (niraya) there are punishments, and there are also those who inflict them? P.: It should not be said thus. … S.: In the hells there are punishments, but there are none who inflict them? P.: Yes. S.: Among humans there are punishments, but there are none who inflict them? P.: It should not be said thus. …

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.