Sutta Pitaka
Saüyutta Nikàya
Division III Ý Khandhaka
Book 22 Ý Ràdha Saüyutta
Chapter 2 Ý Dutiyo Màra Vagga

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammà sambuddhassa

 

22. 2. 1.

(11) Màro Ý Death

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.

2. Then venerable Ràdha approached the Blessed One, worshipped, and sat on a side.

3. Sitting, venerable Ràdha said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, it is said, `Death.' What is death?û

4. ßRàdha, matter is death. Feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness are death.

5. ßRàdha, the learned noble disciple, realizing this, turns from matter. Turns from feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness. Turning, looses interest and is released. Released, he knows, `I am released, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived to the end, duties are done and I have nothing more to wish'.û

 

22. 2. 2.

(12) Maraõadhammo Ý The Nature of Death

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.

2. Then venerable Ràdha approached the Blessed One, worshipped, and sat on a side.

3. Sitting, venerable Ràdha said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, it is said, `The nature of death.' What is the nature of death?û

4. ßRàdha, matter is of the nature of death. Feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness are of the nature of death.

5. ßRàdha, the learned noble disciple, realizing this, turns from matter, feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness. Turning, looses interest and is released. Released, he knows, `I am released, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived to the end, duties are done and I have nothing more to wish'.û

 

22. 2. 3.

(13) Anicca I Ý Impermanence I

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.

2. Then venerable Ràdha approached the Blessed One, worshipped, and sat on a side.

3. Sitting, venerable Ràdha said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, it is said, `Impermanent.' What is impermanent?û

4. ßRàdha, matter is impermanent. Feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness are impermanent.

5. ßRàdha, the learned noble disciple, realizing this, turns from matter, feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness. Turning, looses interest and is released. Released, he knows, `I am released, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived to the end, duties are done and I have nothing more to wish'.û

 

22. 2. 4.

(14) Anicca II Ý Impermanent II

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.

2. Then venerable Ràdha approached the Blessed One, worshipped, and sat on a side.

3. Sitting, venerable Ràdha said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, it is said, `The nature of impermanence.' What is the nature of impermanence?û

4. ßRàdha, matter is of the nature of impermanence. Feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness are of the nature of impermanence.

5. ßRàdha, the learned noble disciple, realizing this, turns from matter, feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness. Turning, looses interest and is released. Released, he knows, `I am released, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived to the end, duties are done and I have nothing more to wish'.û

 

22. 2. 5.

(15) Dukkha I Ý Unpleasantness I

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.

2. Then venerable Ràdha approached the Blessed One, worshipped, and sat on a side.

3. Sitting, venerable Ràdha said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, it is said, `Unpleasant.' What is unpleasant?û

4. ßRàdha, matter is unpleasant. Feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness are unpleasant.

5. ßRàdha, the learned noble disciple, realizing this, turns from matter, feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness. Turning, looses interest and is released. Released, he knows, `I am released, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived to the end, duties are done and I have nothing more to wish'.û

 

22. 2. 6.

(16) Dukkha II Ý Unpleasantness II

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.

2. Then venerable Ràdha approached the Blessed One, worshipped, and sat on a side.

3. Sitting, venerable Ràdha said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, it is said, ßIs of unpleasant nature.' What is of unpleasant nature?û

4. ßRàdha, matter is of unpleasant nature. Feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness are of unpleasant nature.

5. ßRàdha, the learned noble disciple, realizing this, turns from matter, feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness. Turning, looses interest and is released. Released, he knows, `I am released, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived to the end, duties are done and I have nothing more to wish'.û

 

22. 2. 7.

(17) Anattà I Ý Lacks Self I

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.

2. Then venerable Ràdha approached the Blessed One, worshipped, and sat on a side.

3. Sitting, venerable Ràdha said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, it is said, `Lacks self,' What lacks self?û

4. ßRàdha, matter lacks self. Feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness lack self.

5. ßRàdha, the learned noble disciple, realizing this, turns from matter. Turns from feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness. Turning, looses interest and is released. Released, he knows, `I am released, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived to the end, duties are done and I have nothing more to wish'.û

 

22. 2. 8.

(18) Anattà II Ý Lacks Self II

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.

2. Then venerable Ràdha approached the Blessed One, worshipped, and sat on a side.

3. Sitting, venerable Ràdha said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, it is said, `Is of the nature of lacking self.' What is of the nature of lacking self?û

4. ßRàdha, matter is of the nature of lacking self. Feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness are of the nature of lacking self.

5. ßRàdha, the learned noble disciple, realizing this, turns from matter, feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness. Turning, looses interest and is released. Released, he knows, `I am released, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived to the end, duties are done and I have nothing more to wish'.û

 

22. 2. 9.

(19) Khaya Ý Destruction

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.

2. Then venerable Ràdha approached the Blessed One, worshipped, and sat on a side.

3. Sitting, venerable Ràdha said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, it is said, `Is of the nature of getting destroyed.' What is of the nature of getting destroyed?û

4. ßRàdha, matter is of the nature of getting destroyed. Feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness are of the nature of getting destroyed.

5. ßRàdha, the learned noble disciple, realizing this, turns from matter, feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness. Turning, looses interest and is released. Released, he knows, `I am released, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived to the end, duties are done and I have nothing more to wish'.û

 

22. 2. 10.

(20) Vaya Ý Fading

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.

2. Then venerable Ràdha approached the Blessed One, worshipped, and sat on a side.

3. Sitting, venerable Ràdha said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, it is said, `Of the nature of fading.' What is of the nature of fading?û

4. ßRàdha, matter is of the nature of fading Feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness are of the nature of fading.

5. ßRàdha, the learned noble disciple, realizing this, turns from matter, feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness. Turning, looses interest and is released. Released, he knows, `I am released, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived to the end, duties are done and I have nothing more to wish'.û

 

22. 2. 11.

(21) Samudaya Ý Arising

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.

2. Then venerable Ràdha approached the Blessed One, worshipped, and sat on a side.

3. Sitting, venerable Ràdha said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, it is said, `of the nature of arising.' What is of the nature of arising?û

4. ßRàdha, matter is of the nature of arising Feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness are of the nature of arising.

5. ßRàdha, the learned noble disciple realizing this, turns from matter. Turn from feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness. Turning, looses interest and is released. Released, he knows, `I am released, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived to the end, duties are done and I have nothing more to wish'.û

 

22. 2. 12.

(22) Nirodhadhamma Ý Of the Nature of Ceasing

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika in Jeta's grove in Sàvatthi.

2. Then venerable Ràdha approached the Blessed One, worshipped, and sat on a side.

3. Sitting, venerable Ràdha said to the Blessed One: ßVenerable sir, it is said, `Of the nature of ceasing.' What is of the nature of ceasing?û

4. ßRàdha, matter is of the nature of ceasing Feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness are of the nature of ceasing.

5. ßRàdha, the learned noble disciple, realizing this, turns from matter, feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness. Turning, looses interest and is released. Released, he knows, `I am released, birth is destroyed, the holy life is lived to the end, duties are done and I have nothing more to wish'.û