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The Discourse on Fire
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This was said by the Blessed One, said by the Worthy One, thus have I heard:
"There are these three fires, monks. Which three? The fire of lust, the fire of hate, the fire of delusion - these, monks, are the three fires." The Blessed One said this meaning. Therein this is said:
And the fire of hate burns those with corrupted minds, men who kill living beings.
Not knowing these fires, this generation takes delight in identity.
The titans and the sphere of ghosts, not freed from Māra's bondage.
They extinguish the fire of lust, constantly perceiving foulness.
And the fire of delusion through wisdom, that which leads to penetration.
Attain final Nibbāna entirely, they have overcome suffering entirely.
Having directly known the elimination of birth, they do not come to rebirth."
This meaning too was spoken by the Blessed One, thus have I heard. The fourth.