VaggaAnāsavakathā

Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 901

[901] S. Does [that requisite of medicines for the sick (gilānapaccaya-bhesajja-parikkhāra)], having been subject to taints (sāsava), become free from taints (anāsava)? P. Yes. S. Is the very thing that is subject to taints the thing that is free from taints? P. It should not be said thus. … S. Is the very thing that is subject to taints the thing that is free from taints? P. Yes. S. Does lust (rāga), having been subject to taints, become free from taints? P. It should not be said thus. … S. Does hatred (dosa) … delusion (moha) … lack of moral dread (anottappa), having been subject to taints, become free from taints? P. It should not be said thus. …

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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