VaggaVimuccatikathā

Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 753

[753] S. Should it not be said that a mind (citta) with lust (rāga), with hatred (dosa), with delusion (moha) is released (vimuccati)? P. Yes. S. Is a mind devoid of lust, devoid of hatred, devoid of delusion, without defilements (nikkilesa), released? P. It should not be said so. … S. In that case, a mind with lust, with hatred, with delusion is released. The Discussion of "It Is Released" (Vimuccatikathā) is concluded. ________________ The Discussion of "It Is Being Released" (Vimuccamānakathā)

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