1. Analysis of the Aggregates (VB1)

3. The Aggregate of Perception

Therein what is the aggregate of perception? The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.

The aggregate of perception by way of fourfold division: Is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane).

The aggregate of perception by way of fivefold division: Is associated with the controlling faculty of pleasure (physical); is associated with the controlling faculty of pain (physical); is associated with the controlling faculty of mental pleasure; is associated with the controlling faculty of mental pain; is associated with the controlling faculty of indifference. Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of fivefold division.

The aggregate of perception by way of sixfold division: Perception born of eye contact; perception born of ear contact; perception born of nose contact; perception born of tongue contact; perception born of body contact; perception born of mind contact. Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of sixfold division.

The aggregate of perception by way of sevenfold division: Perception born of eye contact; perception born of ear contact; perception born of nose contact; perception born of tongue contact; perception born of body contact; perception born of mind-element-contact; perception born of mind-consciousness-element-contact. Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of sevenfold division.

The aggregate of perception by way of eightfold division: Perception born of eye contact;* perception born of body contact that is accompanied by pleasure, that is accompanied by pain; perception born of mind-element-contact; perception born of mind-consciousness-element-contact. Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of eightfold division.

* Intermediate senses.

The aggregate of perception by way of ninefold division: Perception born of eye contact;* perception born of body contact; perception born of mind-element-contact; perception born of mind-consciousness-element-contact that is good, that is bad, that is neither-good-nor-bad. Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of ninefold division.

* Intermediate senses.

The aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division: Perception born of eye contact;* perception born of body contact that is accompanied by pleasure, that is accompanied by pain; perception born of mind-element-contact; perception born of mind-consciousness-element-contact that is good, that is bad, that is neither-good-nor-bad. Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division. .

* Intermediate senses.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is resultant; is productive of resultant; is neither resultant nor productive of resultant. Is grasped (by craving and false view), is the object of the attachments; is not grasped, is the object of the attachments; is not grasped, is not the object of the attachments. Is corrupt, is the object of the corruptions; is not corrupt, is the object of the corruptions; is not corrupt, is not the object of the corruptions. Is accompanied by initial application, accompanied | by sustained application; is without initial application, sustained application only; is without initial application, without sustained application. Is accompanied by zest; is accompanied by pleasure; is accompanied by indifference. Is to be abandoned by the first path; is to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; is not to be abandoned either by the first path or by the subsequent paths. Has root to be abandoned by the first path; has root to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; has no root to be abandoned either by the first path or by the subsequent paths. Is cumulative (of continuing rebirth and death); is dispersive; is neither cumulative nor dispersive. Is of the seven supramundane stages; is of the final supramundane stage; is neither of the seven supramundane stages nor of the final supramundane stage. Is low; is sublime; is immeasurable. Has low object; has sublime object; has immeasurable object. Is inferior; is intermediate; is superior. Is a false (state with) fixed (resultant time); is a right (state with) fixed (resultant time); is of no fixed (resultant time). Has path as its object; has path as its cause; has path as its dominating factor. Is risen; is not risen; is bound to arise. Is past; is future; is present. Has past object; has future object; has present object. Is internal; is external; is both internal and external. Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is associated with root; is not associated with root. Is not root, is accompanied by root; is not root, is not accompanied by root. Is mundane; is supramundane. Is cognizable by one way; is not cognizable by another way. Is the object of the defilements; is not the object of the defilements. Is associated with the defilements; is not associated with the defilements. . Is not associated with the defilements, is the object of the defilements; is not associated with the defilements, is not the object of the defilements. Is the object of the fetters; is not the object of the fetters. Is associated with the fetters; is not associated with the fetters. Is not associated with the fetters, is the object of the fetters; is not associated with the fetters, is not the object of the fetters. Is the object of the ties; is not the | object of the ties. Is associated with the ties, is not associated with the ties. Is not associated with the ties, is the object of the ties; is not associated with the ties, is not the object of the ties. Is the object of the floods; is not the object of the floods. Is associated with the floods; is not associated with the floods. Is not associated with the floods, is the object of the floods; is not associated with the floods, is not the object of the floods. Is the object of the bonds; is not the object of the bonds. Is associated with the bonds; is not associated with the bonds. Is not associated with the bonds, is the object of the bonds; is not associated with the bonds, is not the object of the bonds. Is the object of the hindrances; is not the object of the hindrances. Is associated with the hindrances; is not associated with the hindrances. Is not associated with the hindrances, is the object of the hindrances; is not associated with the hindrances, is not the object of the hindrances. Is the object of the perversions; is not the object of the perversions. Is associated with the perversions; is not associated with the perversions. Is not associated with the perversions, is the object of the perversions; is not associated with the perversions, is not the object of the perversions. Is grasped; is not grasped. Is the object of the attachments; is not the object of the attachments. Is associated with the attachments; is not associated with the attachments. Is not associated with the attachments, is the object of the attachments; is not associated with the attachments, is not the object of the attachments. Is the object of the corruptions; is not the object of the corruptions. Is corrupt; is not corrupt. Is associated with the corruptions; is not associated with the corruptions. Is not associated with the corruptions, is the object of the corruptions; is not associated with the corruptions, is not the object of the corruptions. Is to be abandoned by the first path; is not to be abandoned by the first path. Is to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; is not to be abandoned by the subsequent paths. Has root to be abandoned by the first path; has no root to be abandoned by the first path. Has root to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; has no root to be abandoned by the subsequent paths. Is accompanied by initial application; is without initial application. Is accompanied by sustained application; is without sustained application. Is with zest; is without zest. Is accompanied by zest; is not accompanied by zest. Is accompanied by pleasure; is not accompanied by pleasure. Is accompanied by indifference; is not | accompanied by indifference. Is characteristic of the plane of desire; is not characteristic of the plane of desire. Is characteristic of the plane of form; is not characteristic of the plane of form. Is characteristic of the formless plane; is not characteristic of the formless plane. Is included (i.e. is mundane); is not included (i.e. is supramundane) . Tends to release; does not tend to release. Is of fixed (resultant time); is of no fixed (resultant time). Is surpassable; is not surpassable. Is with cause of bewailing; is without cause of bewailing.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is with cause of bewailing; is without cause of bewailing.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Is resultant;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.*2 Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 64.
*2 See paragraph 62.

[As explained in the good triplet (of Dhammasaṅgaṇī); so should all the triplets be explained].

(Here Ends the Section) Based on the Couplets

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is associated with root; is not associated with root.* Is with cause of bewailing; is without cause of bewailing.

* See paragraph 65.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Is resultant;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.*2 Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 64.
*2 See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is associated with root; is not associated with root.* Is with cause of bewailing; is without cause of bewailing.

* See paragraph 65.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division:* Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.*2 Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* Some texts do not include this.
*2 See paragraph 62.

(Here Ends the Section) Based on the Triplets

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is associated with root; is not associated with root.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is not root, is accompanied by root; is not root, is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is resultant; is productive of resultant; is neither resultant nor productive of resultant.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is mundane; is supramundane.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is grasped, is the object of the attachments; is not grasped, is the object of the attachments; is not grasped, is not the object of the attachments.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is cognizable by one way; is not cognizable by another way.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is corrupt, is the object of the corruptions; is not corrupt, is the object of the corruptions; is not corrupt, is not the object of the corruptions.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is the object of the defilements; is not the object of the defilements.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; is without initial application, sustained application only; is without initial application, without sustained application.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is associated with the defilements; is not associated with the defilements.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is accompanied by zest; is accompanied by pleasure; is accompanied by indifference.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is not associated with the defilements, is the object of the defilements; is not associated with the defilements, is not the object of the defilements.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is to be abandoned by the first path; is to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; is not to be abandoned either by the first path or by the subsequent paths.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is the object of the fetters; is not the object of the fetters.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Has root to be abandoned by the first path; has root to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; has no root to be abandoned either by the first path or by the subsequent paths.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is associated with the fetters; is not associated with the fetters.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is cumulative; is dispersive; is neither cumulative nor dispersive.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is not associated with the fetters, is the object of the fetters; is not associated with the fetters, is not the object of the fetters.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is of the seven supramundane stages; is of the final supramundane stage; is neither of the seven supramundane stages nor of the final supramundane stage.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is the object of the ties; is not the object of the ties.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is low; is sublime; is immeasurable.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is associated with the ties; is not associated with the ties.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Has low object; has sublime object; has immeasurable object.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is not associated with the ties, is the object of the ties; is not associated with the ties, is not the object of the ties.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is inferior; is intermediate; is superior.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is the object of the floods; is not the object of the floods.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is associated with the floods; is not associated with the floods.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Has path as its object; has path as its cause; has path as its dominating factor.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is not associated with the floods, is the object of the floods; is not associated with the floods, is not the object of the floods.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is risen; is not risen; is bound to arise.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is the object of the bonds; is not the object of the bonds.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is past; is future; is present.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is associated with the bonds; is not associated with the bonds.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is not associated with the bonds, is the object of the bonds; is not associated with the bonds, is not the object of the bonds.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Is internal; is external; is both internal and external.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

The aggregate of perception by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of perception by way of twofold division: Is the object of the hindrances; is not the object of the hindrances.

The aggregate of perception by way of threefold division: Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.* Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 62.

(Here Ends the Section of) Reciprocal Increase

The aggregate of perception by way of sevenfold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of sevenfold division.

The aggregate of perception by another way of sevenfold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane).* Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of sevenfold division.

* See paragraph 64.

The aggregate of perception by way of twenty-fourfold division: The aggregate of perception caused by eye contact is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad. Caused by ear contact.* Caused by nose contact.* Caused by tongue contact.* Caused by body contact.* The aggregate of perception caused by mind contact is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad. Perception born of eye contact; perception born of ear contact; perception born of nose contact; perception born of tongue contact; perception born of body contact; perception born of mind contact. Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of twenty-fourfold division.

* Complete each as first example.

The aggregate of perception by another way of twenty-fourfold division: The aggregate of perception caused by eye contact is associated with pleasant feeling;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object. Caused by ear contact.*2 Caused by nose contact.*2 Caused by tongue contact.*2 Caused by body contact.*2 The aggregate of perception caused by mind contact is associated with pleasant feeling;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object. Perception born of eye contact;*3 perception born of mind contact. Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of twenty-fourfold division.

* See paragraph 64.
*2 Intermediate senses.
*3 Complete each as first example.

The aggregate of perception by way of thirtyfold division: The aggregate of perception caused by eye contact is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Caused by ear contact.* Caused by nose contact.* Caused by tongue contact.* Caused by body contact.* The aggregate of perception caused by mind contact is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Perception born of eye contact;*2 perception born of mind contact. Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of thirtyfold division.

* Complete each as first example.
*2 Intermediate senses.

The aggregate of perception by way of manifold division: The aggregate of perception caused by eye contact is good; is bad; is | neither-good-nor-bad; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Caused by ear contact.* Caused by nose contact.* Caused by tongue contact.* Caused by body contact.* The aggregate of perception caused by mind contact is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Perception born of eye contact;*2 perception born of mind contact. Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of manifold division.

* Complete each as first example.
*2 Intermediate senses.

The aggregate of perception by another way of manifold division: The aggregate of perception caused by eye contact is associated with pleasant feeling;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Caused by ear contact.*2 Caused by nose contact.*2 Caused by tongue contact.*2 Caused by body contact.*2 The aggregate of perception caused by mind contact (is associated with pleasant feeling*) has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Perception born of eye contact; perception born of ear contact; perception born of nose contact; perception born of tongue contact; perception born of body contact; perception born of mind contact. Thus is the aggregate of perception by way of manifold division.

* See paragraph 64.

* Complete each as first example.

This is Called the Aggregate of Perception

4. The Aggregate of Mental Concomitants

Therein what is the aggregate of mental concomitants?

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is root; is not root.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of fourfold division: Is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane).

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of fivefold division: Is associated with the controlling faculty of pleasure (physical); is associated with the controlling faculty of pain (physical); is associated with the controlling faculty of mental pleasure; is associated with the controlling faculty of mental pain; is associated with the controlling faculty of indifference. Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of fivefold division.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of sixfold division: Volition born of eye contact; volition born of ear contact; volition born of nose contact; volition born of tongue contact; volition born of body contact; volition born of mind contact. Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of sixfold division.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of sevenfold division: Volition born of eye contact; volition born of ear contact; volition born of nose contact; volition born of tongue contact; volition born of body contact; volition born of mind-element-contact; volition born of mind-consciousness-element-contact. Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of sevenfold division.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of eightfold division: Volition born of eye contact;* volition born of body contact that is accompanied by pleasure, that is accompanied by pain; volition born of mind-element-contact; volition born of mind-consciousness-element-contact. Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of eightfold division.

* Intermediate senses.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of ninefold division: Volition born of eye contact;* volition born of mind-element-contact; volition born of mind-consciousness-element-| contact that is good, that is bad, that is neither-good-nor-bad. Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of ninefold division.

* Intermediate senses.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division: Volition born of eye contact;* volition born of body contact that is accompanied by pleasure, that is accompanied by pain; volition born of mind-element-contact; volition born of mind-consciousness-element-contact that is good, that is bad, that is neither-good-nor-bad. Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* Intermediate senses.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is root; is not root.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Is resultant; is productive of resultant; is neither resultant nor productive of resultant. Is grasped (by craving and false view), is the object of the attachments; is not grasped, is the object of the attachments; is not grasped, is not the object of the attachments. Is corrupt, is the object of the corruptions; is not corrupt, is the object of the corruptions; is not corrupt, is not the object of the corruptions. Is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; is without initial application, sustained application only; is without initial application, without sustained application. Is accompanied by zest; is accompanied by pleasure; is accompanied by indifference. Is to be abandoned by the first path; is to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; is not to be abandoned either by the first path or by the subsequent paths. Has root to be abandoned by the first path; has root to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; has no root to be abandoned either by the first path or by the subsequent paths. Is cumulative (of continuing rebirth and death); is dispersive; is neither cumulative nor dispersive. Is of the seven supramundane stages; is of the final supramundane stage; is neither of the seven supramundane stages | nor of the final supramundane stage. Is low; is sublime; is immeasurable. Has low object; has sublime object; has immeasurable object. Is inferior; is intermediate; is superior. Is a false (state with) fixed (resultant time); is a right (state with) fixed (resultant time); is of no fixed (resultant time). Has path as its object; has path as its cause; has path as its dominating factor. Is risen; is not risen; is bound to arise. Is past; is future; is present. Has past object; has future object; has present object. Is internal; is external; is both internal and external. Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root. Is associated with root; is not associated with root. Is root also accompanied by root; is accompanied by root but is not root. Is root also associated with root; is associated with root but is not root. Is not root, is accompanied by root; is not root, is not accompanied by root. Is mundane; is supramundane. Is cognizable by one way; is not cognizable by another way. Is defilement; is not defilement. Is the object of the defilements; is not the object of the defilements. Is associated with the defilements; is not associated with the defilements. Is defilement also the object of the defilements; is the object of the defilements but is not defilement. Is defilement also associated with the defilements; is associated with the defilements but is not defilement. Is not associated with the defilements, is the object of the defilements; is not associated with the defilements, is not the object of the defilements. Is fetter; is not fetter. Is the object of the fetters; is not the object of the fetters. Is associated with the fetters; is not associated with the fetters. Is fetter also the object of the fetters; is the object of the fetters but is not fetter. Is fetter also associated with the fetters; is associated with the fetters but is not fetter. Is not associated with the fetters, is the object of the fetters; is not associated with the fetters, is not the object of the fetters.

Is tie; is not tie. Is the object of the ties; is not the object of the ties. Is associated with the ties; is not associated with the ties. Is | tie also the object of the ties; is the object of the ties but is not tie. Is tie also associated with the ties; is associated with the ties but is not tie. Is not associated with the ties, is the object of the ties; is not associated with the ties, is not the object of the ties. Is flood; is not flood. Is the object of the floods; is not the object of the floods. Is associated with the floods; is not associated with the floods. Is flood also the object of the floods; is the object of the floods but is not flood. Is flood also associated with the floods; is associated with the floods but is not flood. Is not associated with the floods, is the object of the floods; is not associated with the floods, is not the object of the floods. Is bond; is not bond. Is the object of the bonds; is not the object of the bonds. Is associated with the bonds; is not associated with the bonds. Is bond also the object of the bonds; is the object of the bonds but is not bond. Is bond also associated with the bonds; is associated with the bonds but is not bond. Is not associated with the bonds, is the object of the bonds; is not associated with the bonds, is not the object of the bonds. Is hindrance; is not hindrance. Is the object of the hindrances; is not the object of the hindrances. Is associated with the hindrances; is not associated with the hindrances. Is hindrance also the object of the hindrances; is the object of the hindrances but is not hindrance. Is hindrance also associated with the hindrances; is associated with the hindrances but is not hindrance. Is not associated with the hindrances, is the object of the hindrances; is not associated with the hindrances, is not the object of the hindrances.

Is perversion; is not perversion. Is the object of the perversions; is not the object of the perversions. Is associated with the perversions; is not associated with the perversions. Is perversion also the object of the perversions; is the object of the perversions but is not perversion. Is not associated with the perversions, is the object of the perversions; is not associated with the perversions, is not the object of the perversions. Is grasped; is not grasped. Is attachment; is not attachment. Is the object of the attachments; is not the object of the attachments. Is associated with the attachments; is not associated with the attachments. Is attachment also the object of the attachments; is the object of the attachments but is not attachment. Is attachment also associated with the attachments; is associated with the attachments but is not attachment. Is not associated with the attachments, is the object of the attach| ments; is not associated with the attachments, is not the object of the attachments.

Is corruption; is not corruption. Is the object of the corruptions; is not the object of the corruptions. Is corrupt; is not corrupt. Is associated with the corruptions; is not associated with the corruptions. Is corruption also the object of the corruptions; is the object of the corruptions but is not corruption. Is corruption also corrupt; is corrupt but is not corruption. Is corruption also associated with the corruptions; is associated with the corruptions but is not corruption. Is not associated with the corruptions, is the object of the corruptions; is not associated with the corruptions, is not the object of the corruptions. Is to be abandoned by the first path; is not to be abandoned by the first path. Is to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; is not to be abandoned by the subsequent paths. Has root to be abandoned by the first path; has no root to be abandoned by the first path. Has root to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; has no root to be abandoned by the subsequent paths.

Is accompanied by initial application; is without initial application. Is accompanied by sustained application; is without sustained application. Is with zest; is without zest. Is accompanied by zest; is not accompanied by zest. Is accompanied by pleasure; is not accompanied by pleasure. Is accompanied by indifference; is not accompanied by indifference. Is characteristic of the plane of desire; is not characteristic of the plane of desire. Is characteristic of the plane of form; is not characteristic of the plane of form. Is characteristic of the formless plane; is not characteristic of the formless plane. Is included (i.e. is mundane); is not included (i.e., is supramundane). Tends to release; does not tend to release. Is of fixed (resultant time); is of no fixed (resultant time). Is surpassable; is not surpassable. Is with cause of bewailing; is without cause of bewailing.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is with cause of bewailing; is without cause of bewailing.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.*2 Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 93.
*2 See paragraph 92.

(Here Ends the Section) Based on the Couplets.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is root; is not root.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is with cause of bewailing; is without cause of bewailing.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is root; is not root.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is with cause of bewailing; is without cause of bewailing.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

(Here Ends the Section) Based on the Triplets.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is root; is not root.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is associated with root; is not associated with root.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is resultant; is productive of resultant; is neither resultant nor | productive of resultant.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is root also accompanied by root; is accompanied by root but is not root.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is grasped, is the object of the attachments; is not grasped, is the object of the attachments; is not grasped, is not the object of the attachments.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is root also associated with root; is associated with root but is not root.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is corrupt, is the object of the corruptions; is not corrupt, is the object of the corruptions; is not corrupt, is not the object of the corruptions.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is not root, is accompanied by root; is not root, is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; is without initial application, sustained application only; is without initial application, without sustained application.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is mundane; is supramundane.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is accompanied by zest; is accompanied by pleasure; is accompanied by indifference.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is cognizable by one way; is not cognizable by another way.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is to be abandoned by the first path; is to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; is not to be abandoned either by the first path or by the subsequent paths.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is defilement; is not defilement.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Has root to be abandoned by the first path; has root to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; has no root to be abandoned either by the first path or by the subsequent paths.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is the object of the defilements; is not the object of the defilements.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold divi| sion: Is cumulative; is dispersive; is neither cumulative nor dispersive.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is associated with the defilements; is not associated with the defilements.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is of the seven supramundane stages; is of the final supramundane stage; is neither of the seven supramundane stages nor of the final supramundane stage.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is defilement also the object of the defilements; is the object of the defilements but is not defilement.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is low; is sublime; is immeasurable.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is defilement also associated with the defilements; is associated with the defilements but is not defilement.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Has low object; has sublime object; has immeasurable object.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is not associated with the defilements, is the object of the defilements; is not associated with the defilements, is not the object of the defilements.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is inferior; is intermediate; is superior.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is fetter; is not fetter.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is a false (state with) fixed (resultant time); is a right (state with) fixed (resultant time); is of no fixed (resultant time).* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is the object of the fetters; is not the object of the fetters.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Has path as its object; has path as its cause; has path as its dominating factor.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is associated with the fetters; is not associated with the fetters.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is risen; is not risen; is bound to arise.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is fetter also the object of the fetters; is the object of the fetters but is not fetter.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is past; is future; is present.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is fetter also associated with the fetters; is associated with the fetters but is not fetter.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Has past object; has future object; has present object.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is not associated with the fetters, is the object of the fetters; is not associated with the fetters, is not the object of the fetters.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Is internal; is external; is both internal and external.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of singlefold division: Is associated with consciousness.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twofold division: Is tie; is not tie.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of threefold division: Has internal object; has external object; has both internal | and external object.* Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 92.

(Here Ends the Section of) Reciprocal Increase.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of sevenfold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of sevenfold division.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by another way of sevenfold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane).* Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of sevenfold division.

* See paragraph 93.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twenty-fourfold division: The aggregate of mental concomitants caused by eye contact is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad. Caused by ear contact.* Caused by nose contact.* Caused by tongue contact.* Caused by body contact.* The aggregate of mental concomitants caused by mind contact is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad. Volition born of eye contact;*2 volition born of mind contact. Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twenty-fourfold division.

* Complete as first example.
*2 Intermediate senses.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by another way of twenty-fourfold division: The aggregate of mental concomitants caused by eye contact is associated with pleasant feeling;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object. | Caused by ear contact.*2 Caused by nose contact.*2 Caused by tongue contact.*2 Caused by body contact.*2 The aggregate of mental concomitants caused by mind contact is associated with pleasant feeling;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object. Volition born of eye contact; volition born of ear contact; volition born of nose contact; volition born of tongue contact; volition born of body contact; volition born of mind contact. Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of twenty-fourfold division.

* See paragraph 93.
*2 Complete each as first example.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of thirtyfold division: The aggregate of mental concomitants caused by eye contact is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Caused by ear contact.* Caused by nose contact.* Caused by tongue contact.* Caused by body contact.* The aggregate of mental concomitants caused by mind contact is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Volition born of eye contact;*2 volition born of mind contact. Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of thirtyfold division.

* Complete as first example.
*2 Intermediate senses.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by way of manifold division: The aggregate of mental concomitants caused by eye contact is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Caused by ear contact.* Caused by nose contact.* Caused by tongue contact.* Caused by body contact.* The aggregate of mental concomitants caused by mind contact is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Volition born of eye contact; volition born of ear contact; volition born of nose contact; volition born of tongue contact; volition born of body contact; volition born of mind contact. Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of manifold division.

* Complete as first example.

The aggregate of mental concomitants by another way of manifold division: The aggregate of mental concomitants caused by eye contact is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling.* Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Caused by ear contact.*2 Caused by nose contact.*2 Caused by tongue contact.*2 Caused by body contact.*2 The aggregate of mental concomitants caused by mind contact is associated with pleasant feeling;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Volition born of eye contact; volition born of ear contact; volition born of nose contact; volition born of tongue contact; volition born of body contact; volition born of mind contact. Thus is the aggregate of mental concomitants by way of manifold division.

* See paragraph 93.
*2 Complete each as first example.

This is Called the Aggregate of Mental Concomitants

5. The Aggregate of Consciousness

Therein what is the aggregate of consciousness? The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of fourfold division: Is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e., is supramundane).

The aggregate of consciousness by way of fivefold division: Is associated with the controlling faculty of pleasure (physical); is associated with the controlling faculty of pain (physical); is asso| ciated with the controlling faculty of mental pleasure; is associated with the controlling faculty of mental pain; is associated with the controlling faculty of indifference. Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of fivefold division.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of sixfold division: Eye consciousness; ear consciousness; nose consciousness; tongue consciousness; body consciousness; mind consciousness. Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of sixfold division.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of sevenfold division: Eye consciousness; ear consciousness; nose consciousness; tongue consciousness; body consciousness; mind element; mind-consciousness-element. Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of sevenfold division.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of eightfold division: Eye consciousness; ear consciousness; nose consciousness; tongue consciousness; body consciousness that is accompanied by pleasure, that is accompanied by pain; mind element; mind-consciousness-element. Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of eightfold division.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of ninefold division: Eye consciousness; ear consciousness; nose consciousness; tongue consciousness; body consciousness; mind element; mind-consciousness-element that is good, that is bad, that is neither-good-nor-bad. Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of ninefold division.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division: Eye consciousness;* body consciousness that is accompanied by pleasure, that is accompanied by pain; mind element; mind-consciousness-element that is good, that is bad, that is neither-good-nor-bad. Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* Intermediate senses.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Is | resultant; is productive of resultant; is neither resultant nor productive of resultant. Is grasped (by craving and false view), is the object of the attachments; is not grasped, is the object of the attachments; is not grasped, is not the object of the attachments. Is corrupt, is the object of the corruptions; is not corrupt, is the object of the corruptions; is not corrupt, is not the object of the corruptions. Is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; is without initial application, sustained application only; is without initial application, without sustained application. Is accompanied by zest; is accompanied by pleasure; is accompanied by indifference. Is to be abandoned by the first path; is to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; is not to be abandoned either by the first path or by the subsequent paths. Has root to be abandoned by the first path; has root to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; has no root to be abandoned either by the first path or by the subsequent paths. Is cumulative (of continuing rebirth and death); is dispersive; is neither cumulative nor dispersive. Is of the seven supramundane stages; is of the final supramundane stage; is neither of the seven supramundane stages nor of the final supramundane stage. Is low; is sublime; is immeasurable. Has low object; has sublime object; has immeasurable object. Is inferior; is intermediate; is superior. Is a false (state with) fixed (resultant time); is a right (state with) fixed (resultant time); is of no fixed (resultant time). Has path as its object; has path as its cause; has path as its dominating factor. Is risen; is not risen; is bound to arise. Is past; is future; is present. Has past object; has future object; has present object. Is internal; is external; is both internal and external. Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is associated with root; is not associated with root. Is not root, is accompanied by root; is not root, is not accompanied by root. Is mundane; is supramundane. Is cognizable by one way; is not cognizable by another way. Is the object of the defilements; is not the object of the defilements. Is associated with the defilements; is | not associated with the defilements. Is not associated with the defilements, is the object of the defilements; is not associated with the defilements, is not the object of the defilements. Is the object of the fetters; is not the object of the fetters. Is associated with the fetters; is not associated with the fetters. Is not associated with the fetters, is the object of the fetters; is not associated with the fetters, is not the object of the fetters.

Is the object of the ties; is not the object of the ties. Is associated with the ties; is not associated with the ties. Is not associated with the ties, is the object of the ties; is not associated with the ties, is not the object of the ties. Is the object of the floods; is not the object of the floods. Is associated with the floods; is not associated with the floods. Is not associated with the floods, is the object of the floods; is not associated with the floods, is not the object of the floods. Is the object of the bonds; is not the object of the bonds. Is associated with the bonds; is not associated with the bonds. Is not associated with the bonds, is the object of the bonds; is not associated with the bonds, is not the object of the bonds. Is the object of the hindrances; is not the object of the hindrances. Is associated with the hindrances; is not associated with the hindrances. Is not associated with the hindrances, is the object of the hindrances; is not associated with the hindrances, is not the object of the hindrances.

Is the object of the perversions; is not the object of the perversions. Is associated with the perversions; is not associated with the perversions. Is not associated with the perversions, is the object of the perversions; is not associated with the perversions, is not the object of the perversions. Is grasped; is not grasped. Is the object of the attachments; is not the object of the attachments. Is associated with the attachments; is not associated with the attachments. Is not associated with the attachments, is the object of the attachments; is not associated with the attachments, is not the object of the attachments. Is the object of the corruptions; is not the object of the corruptions. Is corrupt; is not corrupt. Is associated with the corruptions; is not associated with the corruptions. Is not associated with the corruptions, is the object of the corruptions; is not associated with the corruptions, is not the object of the corruptions. Is to be abandoned by the first path; is not to be abandoned by the first path. Is to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; is not to be abandoned by the subsequent paths. Has root to be abandoned by | the first path; has no root to be abandoned by the first path. Has root to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; has no root to be abandoned by the subsequent paths.

Is accompanied by initial application; is without initial application. Is accompanied by sustained application; is without sustained application. Is with zest; is without zest. Is accompanied by zest; is not accompanied by zest. Is accompanied by pleasure; is not accompanied by pleasure. Is accompanied by indifference; is not accompanied by indifference. Is characteristic of the plane of desire; is not characteristic of the plane of desire. Is characteristic of the plane of form; is not characteristic of the plane of form. Is characteristic of the formless plane; is not characteristic of the formless plane. Is included (i.e. is mundane); is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Tends to release; does not tend to release. Is of fixed (resultant time); is of no fixed (resultant time). Is surpassable; is not surpassable. Is with cause of bewailing; is without cause of bewailing.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is with cause of bewailing; is without cause of bewailing.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Is resultant;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.*2 Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 122.
*2 See paragraph 121.

(Here Ends the Section) Based on the Couplets

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is associated with root; is not associated with root.* Is with cause of bewailing; is without cause of bewailing.

* See paragraph 123.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling. Is resultant;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.*2 Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 122.
*2 See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is associated with root; is not associated with root.* Is with cause of bewailing; is without cause of bewailing.

* See paragraph 123.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and | external object.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

(Here Ends the Section) Based on the Triplets

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is accompanied by root; is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is associated with root; is not associated with root.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is not root, is accompanied by root; is not root, is not accompanied by root.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is resultant; is productive of resultant; is neither resultant nor productive of resultant.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is mundane; is supramundane.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is grasped, is the object of the attachments; is not grasped, is the object of the attachments; is not grasped, is not the object of the attachments.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is cognizable by one way; is not cognizable by another way.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is corrupt, is the object of the corruptions; is not corrupt, is the object of the corruptions; is not corrupt, is not the object of the corruptions.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is the object of the defilements; is not the object of the defilements.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is accompanied by initial application, accompanied by sustained application; is without initial application, sustained application only; is without initial application, without sustained application.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is associated with the defilements; is not associated with the defilements.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is accompanied by zest; is accompanied by pleasure; is accompanied by indifference.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is not associated with the defilements, is the object of the defilements; is not associated with the defilements, is not the object of the defilements.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is to be abandoned by the first path; is to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; is not to be abandoned either by the first path or by the subsequent paths.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is the object of the fetters; is not the object of the fetters.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Has root to be abandoned by the first path; has root to be abandoned by the subsequent paths; has no root to be abandoned either by the first path or by the subsequent paths.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is associated with the fetters; is not associated with the fetters.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is cumulative; is dispersive; is neither cumulative nor dispersive.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is not associated with the fetters, is the object of the fetters; is not associated with the fetters, is not the object of the fetters.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is | of the seven supramundane stages; is of the final supramundane stage; is neither of the seven supramundane stages nor of the final supramundane stage.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is the object of the ties; is not the object of the ties.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is low; is sublime; is immeasurable.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is associated with the ties; is not associated with the ties.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold divisions: Has low object; has sublime object; has immeasurable object.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is not associated with the ties, is the object of the ties; is not associated with the ties, is not the object of the ties.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is inferior; is intermediate; is superior.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is the object of the floods; is not the object of the floods.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is a false (state with) fixed (resultant time); is a right (state with) | fixed (resultant time); is of no fixed (resultant time).* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is associated with the floods; is not associated with the floods.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Has path as its object; has path as its cause; has path as its dominating factor.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is not associated with the floods, is the object of the floods; is not associated with the floods, is not the object of the floods.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is risen; is not risen; is bound to arise.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is the object of the bonds; is not the object of the bonds.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is past; is future; is present.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is associated with the bonds; is not associated with the bonds.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Has past object; has future object; has present object.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is not associated with the bonds, is the object of the bonds; is not associated with the bonds, is not the object of the bonds.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Is internal; is external; is both internal and external.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of singlefold division: Is associated with contact.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twofold division: Is the object of the hindrances; is not the object of the hindrances.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of threefold division: Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object.* Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of tenfold division.

* See paragraph 121.

(Here Ends the Section of) Reciprocal Increase

The aggregate of consciousness by way of sevenfold division: Is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of sevenfold division.

The aggregate of consciousness by another way of sevenfold division: Is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane).* Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of sevenfold division.

* See paragraph 122.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of twenty-fourfold division: The aggregate of consciousness caused by eye contact is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad. Caused by ear contact.* Caused by nose contact.* Caused by tongue contact.* Caused by body contact.* The aggregate of consciousness caused by mind contact is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad. Eye consciousness; ear consciousness; nose consciousness; tongue consciousness; body consciousness; mind consciousness. Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of twenty-fourfold division.

* Complete each as first example.

The aggregate of consciousness by another way of twenty-fourfold division: The aggregate of consciousness caused by eye contact is associated with pleasant feeling; is associated with painful feeling; is associated with neither-painful-nor-pleasant feeling.* Has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object. Caused by ear contact.*2 Caused by nose contact.*2 Caused by tongue contact.*2 Caused by body contact.*2 The aggregate of consciousness caused by mind contact* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object. Eye consciousness; ear consciousness; nose consciousness; tongue consciousness; body consciousness; mind consciousness. Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of twenty-fourfold division.

* See paragraph 122.
*2 Complete each as first example.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of thirtyfold division: The aggregate of consciousness caused by eye contact is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Caused by ear contact.* Caused by nose contact.* Caused by tongue contact.* Caused by body contact.* The aggregate of consciousness caused by mind contact is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Eye consciousness; ear consciousness; nose consciousness; tongue consciousness; body consciousness; mind consciousness. Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of thirtyfold division.

* Complete each as first example.

The aggregate of consciousness by way of manifold division: The aggregate of consciousness caused by eye contact is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Caused by ear contact.* Caused by nose contact.* Caused by tongue contact.* Caused by body contact.* The aggregate of consciousness caused by mind contact is good; is bad; is neither-good-nor-bad; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Eye consciousness;*2 mind consciousness. Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of manifold division.

* Complete each as first example.
*2 Intermediate senses.

The aggregate of consciousness by another way of manifold division: The aggregate of consciousness caused by eye contact is associated with pleasant feeling;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Caused by ear contact.*2 Caused by nose contact.*2 Caused by tongue contact.*2 Caused by body contact.*2 The aggregate of consciousness caused by mind contact is associated with pleasant feeling;* has internal object; has external object; has both internal and external object; is characteristic of the plane of desire; is characteristic of the plane of form; is characteristic of the formless plane; is not included (i.e. is supramundane). Eye consciousness; ear consciousness; nose consciousness; tongue consciousness; body consciousness; mind consciousness. Thus is the aggregate of consciousness by way of manifold division.

* See paragraph 122.
*2 Complete each as first example.

This is Called the Aggregate of Consciousness

(Here Ends the Section) Analysis According to Abhidhamma