Which things can enable
the realization of Stream-Entry?
Bhikkhus & friends, these 4 states, when developed & made much of
leads to the realization of the fruit of Stream-Entry (sottapatti-phala)!
Which four ?
Meeting, frequenting & waiting on great men.
Hearing & reading the true idea of the Dhamma.
Practice in accordance with this genuine Dhamma.
Careful & rational Attention...
These 4 states, when developed & made much of leads to the fruition
of Once-Return (anagami-phala)!
These 4 states, when developed & made much of leads to the fruition
of Non-Return (sakadagami-phala)!
These 4 states, when developed & made much of leads to the fruition
of Arahat-ship, Awakening, Enlightenment (arahatta-phala)!
Bhikkhus & friends, these 4 states, when developed & made much of
leads directly to the reaching, attaining & realizing of Understanding;
To the state of Awakening of Understanding;
To the state of Wealth of Understanding;
To the state of Great Understanding;
To the state of Open Understanding;
To the state of Wide Understanding;
To the state of Profound Understanding;
To the state of Deep Understanding;
To the state of Unequalled Understanding;
To the state of Universal Understanding;
To the state of Extensive Understanding;
To the state of Quick Understanding;
To the state of Instant Understanding;
To the state of Light Understanding;
To the state of Laughing Understanding;
To the state of Acute Understanding;
To the state of Penetrative Understanding …
What four ?
Meeting, frequenting & waiting on great men.
Hearing & reading the true idea of the Dhamma.
Practice in accordance with this genuine Dhamma.
Careful & rational Attention...
Source: The Path of
Discrimination XXI The canonical Patisambhidamagga [ii 189]
The Essay on Great Understanding. By Venerable Sariputta.
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