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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 731

[731] P. (Paravādī): Is the Tathāgata's power (tathāgatabala) — the knowledge (ñāṇa) of the destruction of the taints (āsava) as it really is (yathābhūta) — noble (ariya)? S. (Sakavādī): Yes. P.: Is the Tathāgata's power — the knowledge of the passing away and rebirth (cutūpapāta) of beings as it really is — noble? S.: It should not be said thus. …

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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