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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 674

[674] [S.] Is it not the case that ordinary people (puthujjanā) recognize the speech (vohāra) of the Buddha, the Blessed One? [P.] Yes. [S.] If ordinary people recognize the speech of the Buddha, the Blessed One, then surely it should not be said: "The speech of the Buddha, the Blessed One, is supramundane (lokuttara)."

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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