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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 972

[972] S. Is he one who goes by oral tradition (anussavika)? P. Yes. S. Is not the Blessed One self-become (sayambhū)? P. Yes. S. If the Blessed One is self-become, then indeed, good sir, it should not be said that he is one who goes by oral tradition.

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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