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The Discourse on Sīvaka
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On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Rājagaha in the Bamboo Grove, the Squirrels' Feeding Ground.
Then the wandering ascetic Moḷiyasīvaka approached the Blessed One;
having approached, he exchanged friendly greetings with the Blessed One.
Having concluded the pleasant and memorable talk, he sat down to one side.
Seated to one side, the wandering ascetic Moḷiyasīvaka said this to the Blessed One -
"There are, Master Gotama, some ascetics and brahmins who hold such a doctrine and view as this:
'Whatever this person experiences - whether pleasant or unpleasant or neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant - all that is caused by what was done in the past.'
What does Master Gotama say about this?"
"Indeed, Sīvaka, some feelings arise here originating from bile. This, Sīvaka, should be known by oneself, how some feelings arise here originating from bile; this, Sīvaka, is also accepted as truth by the world, how some feelings arise here originating from bile. Therein, Sīvaka, as to those ascetics and brahmins who hold such a doctrine and view as this: 'Whatever this person experiences - whether pleasant or unpleasant or neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant - all that is caused by what was done in the past.' They pass over what is known by oneself, and they pass over what is accepted as truth in the world. Therefore I say it is wrong for those ascetics and brahmins.
"Indeed, Sīvaka, some feelings arise here originating from phlegm. Etc. Indeed, Sīvaka, some feelings arise here originating from wind. Etc. Indeed, Sīvaka, some feelings arise here from the combination of humours. Etc. Indeed, Sīvaka, some feelings arise here born from change of season. Etc. Indeed, Sīvaka, some feelings arise here born from improper care. Etc. Indeed, Sīvaka, some feelings arise here caused by external assault. Etc. Indeed, Sīvaka, some feelings arise here born from the result of action. This, Sīvaka, should be known by oneself. How some feelings arise here born from the result of action; this, Sīvaka, is also accepted as truth by the world. How some feelings arise here born from the result of action; therein, Sīvaka, as to those ascetics and brahmins who hold such a doctrine and view as this: 'Whatever this person experiences - whether pleasant or unpleasant or neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant - all that is caused by what was done in the past.' They pass over what is known by oneself, and they pass over what is accepted as truth in the world. Therefore I say it is wrong for those ascetics and brahmins." When this was said, the wandering ascetic Moḷiyasīvaka said this to the Blessed One - "Excellent, Master Gotama, excellent, Master Gotama! Etc. May Master Gotama remember me as a lay follower who has gone for refuge from this day forth for life."
Abnormality and caused by some contrivance, and the eighth by the result of action." The first.