Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Fully Self-Enlightened One

Canon of the Higher Teaching

Yamaka Pāḷi (First Part)

1.

Pairs on Roots

Synopsis

1.

Root Section

1.

Wholesome Mental States

(1) Root Method

1. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them wholesome roots?

Or else, whatever are wholesome roots, are all those mental states wholesome?

2. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them of one root with a wholesome root?

Or else, whatever are of one root with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome?

3. Whatever mental states are of one root with a wholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with a wholesome root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome?

(2) Root-Root Method

4. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them roots of wholesome roots?

Or else, whatever are roots of wholesome roots, are all those mental states wholesome?

5. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them of one root with a wholesome root?

Or else, whatever are of one root with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome?

6. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted with a wholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with a wholesome root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome?

(3) Possessing-Root Method

7. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them rooted in the wholesome?

Or else, whatever are rooted in the wholesome, are all those mental states wholesome?

8. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them of one root with a wholesome root?

Or else, whatever are of one root with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome?

9. Whatever mental states are of one root with a wholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with a wholesome root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome?

(4) Root-Possessing-Root Method

10. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them rooted in wholesome roots?

Or else, whatever are rooted in wholesome roots, are all those mental states wholesome?

11. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them of one root rooted in a wholesome root?

Or else, whatever are of one root rooted in a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome?

12. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted in a wholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with a wholesome root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome?

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Unwholesome Mental States (1) Root Method

13. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them unwholesome roots?

Or else, whatever are unwholesome roots, are all those mental states unwholesome?

14. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them of one root with an unwholesome root?

Or else, whatever are of one root with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome?

15. Whatever mental states are of one root with an unwholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with an unwholesome root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome?

(2) Root-Root Method

16. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them roots of unwholesome roots?

Or else, whatever are roots of unwholesome roots, are all those mental states unwholesome?

17. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them of one root with an unwholesome root?

Or else, whatever are of one root with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome?

18. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted with an unwholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with an unwholesome root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome?

(3) Possessing-Root Method

19. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them having unwholesome roots?

Or else, whatever have unwholesome roots, are all those mental states unwholesome?

20. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them of one root with an unwholesome root?

Or else, whatever are of one root with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome?

21. Whatever mental states are of one root with an unwholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with an unwholesome root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome?

(4) Root-Possessing-Root Method

22. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them rooted in unwholesome roots?

Or else, whatever are rooted in unwholesome roots, are all those mental states unwholesome?

23. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them of one root rooted in an unwholesome root?

Or else, whatever are of one root rooted in an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome?

24. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted in an unwholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with an unwholesome root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome?

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Indeterminate Mental States (1) Root Method

25. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them indeterminate roots?

Or else, whatever are indeterminate roots, are all those mental states indeterminate?

26. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them of one root with an indeterminate root?

Or else, whatever are of one root with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate?

27. Whatever mental states are of one root with an indeterminate root, are all of them mutually rooted with an indeterminate root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate?

(2) Root-Root Method

28. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them roots of indeterminate roots?

Or else, whatever are roots of indeterminate roots, are all those mental states indeterminate?

29. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them of one root with an indeterminate root?

Or else, whatever are of one root with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate?

30. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted with an indeterminate root, are all of them mutually rooted with an indeterminate root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate?

(3) Possessing-Root Method

31. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them having indeterminate root?

Or else, whatever have indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate?

32. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them of one root with an indeterminate root?

Or else, whatever are of one root with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate?

33. Whatever mental states are of one root with an indeterminate root, are all of them mutually rooted with an indeterminate root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate?

(4) Root-Possessing-Root Method

34. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them having indeterminate root as root?

Or else, whatever have indeterminate root as root, are all those mental states indeterminate?

35. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them of one root rooted in an indeterminate root?

Or else, whatever are of one root rooted in an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate?

36. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted in an indeterminate root, are all of them mutually rooted with an indeterminate root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate?

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Mental Phenomena (1) Root Method

37. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them mentality root?

Or else, whatever are mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

38. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them of one root with a mentality root?

Or else, whatever are of one root with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

39. Whatever mental states are of one root with a mentality root, are all of them mutually rooted with a mentality root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

(2) Root-Root Method

40. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them mentality root root?

Or else, whatever are mentality root root, are all those mental states mental?

41. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them of one root with a mentality root?

Or else, whatever are of one root with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

42. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted with a mentality root, are all of them mutually rooted with a mentality root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

(3) Possessing-Root Method

43. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them mentality root?

Or else, whatever are mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

44. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them of one root with a mentality root?

Or else, whatever are of one root with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

45. Whatever mental states are of one root with a mentality root, are all of them mutually rooted with a mentality root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

(4) Root-Possessing-Root Method

46. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them having mentality root as root?

Or else, whatever have mentality root as root, are all those mental states mental?

47. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them of one root rooted in a mentality root?

Or else, whatever are of one root rooted in a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

48. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted in a mentality root, are all of them mutually rooted with a mentality root?

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

The Synopsis of the Root Section.

2-10.

Cause Section and so on

49. Whatever mental states are wholesome, all of them have a wholesome root... etc. have a wholesome source... etc. have a wholesome origin... etc. have a wholesome production... etc. have a wholesome origination... etc. have a wholesome nutriment... etc. have a wholesome object... etc. have a wholesome condition... etc. have a wholesome arising... etc.

The Section on Synopsis is concluded.

Exposition

1.

Root Section

1.

Wholesome mental states (1) the root method

50. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them wholesome roots? There are only three wholesome roots. The remaining wholesome mental states are not wholesome roots.

Or else, whatever are wholesome roots, are all those mental states wholesome? Yes.

51. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them of one root with a wholesome root? Yes.

Or else, whatever are of one root with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome?

Wholesome (mind)-originated materiality is of one root with a wholesome root, but is not wholesome. The wholesome is both of one root with a wholesome root and wholesome.

52. Whatever mental states are of one root with a wholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with a wholesome root?

The roots which arise together, the wholesome roots, are both of one root and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with a wholesome root are of one root with a wholesome root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome? Yes.

(2) Root-Root Method

53. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them roots of wholesome roots? There are only three roots of wholesome roots. The remaining wholesome mental states are not roots of wholesome roots.

Or else, whatever are roots of wholesome roots, are all those mental states wholesome? Yes.

54. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them of one root-root with a wholesome root? Yes.

Or else, whatever are of one root-root with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome?

Wholesome (mind)-originated materiality is of one root-root with a wholesome root, but is not wholesome. The wholesome is both of one root-root with a wholesome root and wholesome.

55. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted with a wholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with a wholesome root?

The roots which arise together, the wholesome roots, are both of one root rooted and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with a wholesome root are of one root rooted with a wholesome root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome? Yes.

(3) Possessing-Root Method

56. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them rooted in the wholesome? Yes.

Or else, whatever are rooted in the wholesome, are all those mental states wholesome?

Wholesome (mind)-originated materiality is rooted in the wholesome, but is not wholesome. The wholesome is both rooted in the wholesome and wholesome.

57. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them of one root with a wholesome root? Yes.

Or else, whatever are of one root with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome?

Wholesome (mind)-originated materiality is of one root with a wholesome root, but is not wholesome. The wholesome is both of one root with a wholesome root and wholesome.

58. Whatever mental states are of one root with a wholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with a wholesome root?

The roots which arise together, the wholesome roots, are both of one root and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with a wholesome root are of one root with a wholesome root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome? Yes.

(4) Root-Possessing-Root Method

59. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them rooted in wholesome roots? Yes.

Or else, whatever are rooted in wholesome roots, are all those mental states wholesome?

Wholesome (mind)-originated materiality is rooted in wholesome roots, but is not wholesome. The wholesome is both rooted in wholesome roots and wholesome.

60. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them of one root rooted in a wholesome root? Yes.

Or else, whatever are of one root rooted in a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome?

Wholesome (mind)-originated materiality is of one root rooted in a wholesome root, but is not wholesome. The wholesome is both of one root rooted in a wholesome root and wholesome.

61. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted in a wholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with a wholesome root?

The roots which arise together, the wholesome roots, are both of one root rooted and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with a wholesome root are of one root rooted in a wholesome root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a wholesome root, are all those mental states wholesome? Yes.

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Unwholesome Mental States (1) Root Method

62. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them unwholesome roots?

There are only three unwholesome roots. The remaining unwholesome mental states are not unwholesome roots.

Or else, whatever are unwholesome roots, are all those mental states unwholesome? Yes.

63. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them of one root with an unwholesome root?

Rootless unwholesome is not of one root with an unwholesome root. Unwholesome with root is of one root with an unwholesome root.

Or else, whatever are of one root with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome?

Unwholesome (mind)-originated materiality is of one root with an unwholesome root, but is not unwholesome. The unwholesome is both of one root with an unwholesome root and unwholesome.

64. Whatever mental states are of one root with an unwholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with an unwholesome root?

The roots which arise together, the unwholesome roots, are both of one root and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with an unwholesome root are of one root with an unwholesome root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome? Yes.

(2) Root-Root Method

65. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them roots of unwholesome roots?

There are only three roots of unwholesome roots. The remaining unwholesome mental states are not roots of unwholesome roots.

Or else, whatever are roots of unwholesome roots, are all those mental states unwholesome? Yes.

66. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them of one root-root with an unwholesome root?

Rootless unwholesome is not of one root-root with an unwholesome root. Unwholesome with root is of one root-root with an unwholesome root.

Or else, whatever are of one root-root with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome?

Unwholesome (mind)-originated materiality is of one root-root with an unwholesome root, but is not unwholesome. The unwholesome is both of one root-root with an unwholesome root and unwholesome.

67. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted with an unwholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with an unwholesome root?

The roots which arise together, the unwholesome roots, are both of one root rooted and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with an unwholesome root are of one root rooted with an unwholesome root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome? Yes.

(3) Possessing-Root Method

68. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them having unwholesome roots?

Rootless unwholesome is not having unwholesome roots. Unwholesome with root is having unwholesome roots.

Or else, whatever have unwholesome roots, are all those mental states unwholesome?

Unwholesome (mind)-originated materiality has unwholesome roots but is not unwholesome. The unwholesome both has unwholesome roots and is unwholesome.

69. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them of one root with an unwholesome root?

Rootless unwholesome is not of one root with an unwholesome root. Unwholesome with root is of one root with an unwholesome root.

Or else, whatever are of one root with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome?

Unwholesome (mind)-originated materiality is of one root with an unwholesome root, but is not unwholesome. The unwholesome is both of one root with an unwholesome root and unwholesome.

70. Whatever mental states are of one root with an unwholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with an unwholesome root?

The roots which arise together, the unwholesome roots, are both of one root and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with an unwholesome root are of one root with an unwholesome root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome? Yes.

(4) Root-Possessing-Root Method

71. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them rooted in unwholesome roots?

Rootless unwholesome is not rooted in unwholesome roots. Unwholesome with root is rooted in unwholesome roots.

Or else, whatever are rooted in unwholesome roots, are all those mental states unwholesome?

Unwholesome (mind)-originated materiality is rooted in unwholesome roots but is not unwholesome. The unwholesome is both rooted in unwholesome roots and unwholesome.

72. Whatever mental states are unwholesome, are all of them of one root rooted in an unwholesome root?

Rootless unwholesome is not of one root rooted in an unwholesome root. Unwholesome with root is of one root rooted in an unwholesome root.

Or else, whatever are of one root rooted in an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome?

Unwholesome (mind)-originated materiality is of one root rooted in an unwholesome root, but is not unwholesome. The unwholesome is both of one root rooted in an unwholesome root and unwholesome.

73. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted in an unwholesome root, are all of them mutually rooted with an unwholesome root?

The roots which arise together, the unwholesome roots, are both of one root rooted and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with an unwholesome root are of one root rooted in an unwholesome root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an unwholesome root, are all those mental states unwholesome? Yes.

3.

Indeterminate Mental States (1) Root Method

74. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them indeterminate roots?

Only three are indeterminate roots. The remaining indeterminate mental states are not indeterminate roots.

Or else, whatever are indeterminate roots, are all those mental states indeterminate? Yes.

75. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them of one root with an indeterminate root?

Rootless indeterminate is not of one root with an indeterminate root. Indeterminate with root is of one root with an indeterminate root.

Or else, whatever are of one root with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate? Yes.

76. Whatever mental states are of one root with an indeterminate root, are all of them mutually rooted with an indeterminate root?

The roots which arise together, the indeterminate roots, are both of one root and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with an indeterminate root are of one root with an indeterminate root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate? Yes.

(2) Root-Root Method

77. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them roots of indeterminate roots?

Only three are roots of indeterminate roots. The remaining indeterminate mental states are not roots of indeterminate roots.

Or else, whatever are roots of indeterminate roots, are all those mental states indeterminate? Yes.

78. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them of one root-root with an indeterminate root?

Rootless indeterminate is not of one root-root with an indeterminate root. Indeterminate with root is of one root-root with an indeterminate root.

Or else, whatever are of one root-root with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate? Yes.

79. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted with an indeterminate root, are all of them mutually rooted with an indeterminate root?

The roots which arise together, the indeterminate roots, are both of one root rooted and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with an indeterminate root are of one root rooted with an indeterminate root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate? Yes.

(3) Possessing-Root Method

80. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them having indeterminate root?

Rootless indeterminate is not having indeterminate root. Indeterminate with root is having indeterminate root.

Or else, whatever have indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate? Yes.

81. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them of one root with an indeterminate root?

Rootless indeterminate is not of one root with an indeterminate root. Indeterminate with root is of one root with an indeterminate root.

Or else, whatever are of one root with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate? Yes.

82. Whatever mental states are of one root with an indeterminate root, are all of them mutually rooted with an indeterminate root?

The roots which arise together, the indeterminate roots, are both of one root and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with an indeterminate root are of one root with an indeterminate root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate? Yes.

(4) Root-Possessing-Root Method

83. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them having indeterminate root as root?

Rootless indeterminate is not having indeterminate root as root. Indeterminate with root is having indeterminate root as root.

Or else, whatever have indeterminate root as root, are all those mental states indeterminate? Yes.

84. Whatever mental states are indeterminate, are all of them of one root rooted in an indeterminate root?

Rootless indeterminate is not of one root rooted in an indeterminate root. Indeterminate with root is of one root rooted in an indeterminate root.

Or else, whatever are of one root rooted in an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate? Yes.

85. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted in an indeterminate root, are all of them mutually rooted with an indeterminate root?

The roots which arise together, the indeterminate roots, are both of one root rooted and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with an indeterminate root are of one root rooted in an indeterminate root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with an indeterminate root, are all those mental states indeterminate? Yes.

4.

Mental Phenomena (1) Root Method

86. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them mentality root?

There are only nine mentality roots. The remaining mental states are not mentality root.

Or else, whatever are mentality root, are all those mental states mental? Yes.

87. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them of one root with a mentality root?

Rootless mentality is not of one root with a mentality root. Mentality with root is of one root with a mentality root.

Or else, whatever are of one root with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

Mentality-originated materiality is of one root with a mentality root, but is not mental. Mentality is both of one root with a mentality root and mental.

88. Whatever mental states are of one root with a mentality root, are all of them mutually rooted with a mentality root?

The roots which arise together, the mentality roots, are both of one root and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with a mentality root are of one root with a mentality root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental? Yes.

(2) Root-Root Method

89. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them mentality root root?

Only nine are mentality root root. The remaining mental states are not mentality root root.

Or else, whatever are mentality root root, are all those mental states mental? Yes.

90. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them of one root-root with a mentality root?

Rootless mentality is not of one root-root with a mentality root. Mentality with root is of one root-root with a mentality root.

Or else, whatever are of one root-root with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

Mentality-originated materiality is of one root-root with a mentality root, but is not mental. Mentality is both of one root-root with a mentality root and mental.

91. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted with a mentality root, are all of them mutually rooted with a mentality root?

The roots which arise together, the mentality roots, are both of one root rooted and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with a mentality root are of one root rooted with a mentality root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental? Yes.

(3) Possessing-Root Method

92. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them mentality rooted?

Rootless mentality is not mentality rooted. Mentality with root is mentality rooted.

Or else, whatever are mentality rooted, are all those mental states mental?

Mentality-originated materiality is mentality rooted, but is not mental. Mentality is both mentality rooted and mental.

93. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them of one root with a mentality root?

Rootless mentality is not of one root with a mentality root. Mentality with root is of one root with a mentality root.

Or else, whatever are of one root with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

Mentality-originated materiality is of one root with a mentality root, but is not mental. Mentality is both of one root with a mentality root and mental.

94. Whatever mental states are of one root with a mentality root, are all of them mutually rooted with a mentality root?

The roots which arise together, the mentality roots, are both of one root and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with a mentality root are of one root with a mentality root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental? Yes.

(4) Root-Possessing-Root Method

95. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them having mentality root as root?

Rootless mentality does not have mentality root as root. Mentality with root has mentality root as root.

Or else, whatever have mentality root as root, are all those mental states mental?

Mentality-originated materiality has mentality root as root, but is not mental. Mentality both has mentality root as root and is mental.

96. Whatever mental states are mental, are all of them of one root rooted in a mentality root?

Rootless mentality is not of one root rooted in a mentality root. Mentality with root is of one root rooted in a mentality root.

Or else, whatever are of one root rooted in a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

Mentality-originated materiality is of one root rooted in a mentality root, but is not mental. Mentality is both of one root rooted in a mentality root and mental.

97. Whatever mental states are of one root rooted in a mentality root, are all of them mutually rooted with a mentality root?

The roots which arise together, the mentality roots, are both of one root rooted and mutually rooted. The remaining mental states connascent with a mentality root are of one root rooted in a mentality root, but not mutually rooted.

Or else, whatever are mutually rooted with a mentality root, are all those mental states mental?

Yes.

The Analytic Explanation of the Root Section.

2-10.

Cause Section and so on

98. Whatever mental states are wholesome, are all of them wholesome roots?

Only three are wholesome roots, the remaining wholesome mental states are not wholesome roots... etc. have a wholesome source... have a wholesome origin... have a wholesome production... have a wholesome origination... have a wholesome nutriment... have a wholesome object... have a wholesome condition... have a wholesome arising...

99. Whatever mental states are unwholesome... whatever mental states are indeterminate... whatever mental states are mental, all of them have mentality as cause... have mentality as source... have mentality as origin... have mentality as production... have mentality as origination... have mentality as nutriment... have mentality as object... have mentality as condition... have mentality as arising...

The Section on Analytic Explanation is concluded.

The Pāḷi on the Pairs on Roots is concluded.

Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Fully Self-Enlightened One