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| − | In the [[Anguttara]] (A.i.118f) he is represented as saying, in the course of a [[conversation]] between him, [[Sariputta]] and [[Kotthita]], that he preferred the [[person]] who obtains relief by [[faith]] ([[saddha]]), to one who testifies to the [[truth]] with the [[body]] or one who has won view. | + | [[File:175p.JPG|thumb|250px|]] |
| + | In the [[Anguttara]] (A.i.118f) he is represented as saying, in the course of a [[conversation]] between him, [[Sariputta]] and [[Kotthita]], that he preferred the [[person]] who obtains relief by [[faith]] ([[saddha]]), to one who testifies to the [[truth]] with the [[body]] or one who has won [[view]]. | ||
| − | The Commentary (AA.i.353) explains that [[Savittha]] himself won [[arahantship]] through [[faith]], and that therefore he praises faith. | + | The Commentary (AA.i.353) explains that [[Savittha]] himself won [[arahantship]] through [[faith]], and that therefore he praises [[faith]]. |
| − | The [[Samyutta]] (S.ii.115) contains two conversations of Savittha, both of which took place at the [[Ghositarama]] in [[Kosambi]]. The first is with Musila and deals with the [[paticcasamuppada]]. Musila, in answer to Savitthas questions, says that he has [[realized]] the [[truth]] of the [[paticcasamuppada]] as his very own. Then you are an [[arahant]], says Savittha, and Musila {{Wiki|remains}} [[silent]]. In the other [[conversation]], Narada, present at the [[discussion]], in the company of [[Ananda]], requests that the same questions be put to him. This Savittha does, and he tells Savittha that he has [[realized]] the [[truth]] of the [[Paticcasamuppada]] by [[right]] [[insight]] and that, yet, he is not an [[arahant]]. He is like a man who sees a well containing [[water]], but who has neither rope nor vessel. Now, what will you say of Narada? asks [[Ananda]]. [[Nothing]] that is not lovely and good, answers Savittha. | + | The [[Samyutta]] (S.ii.115) contains two conversations of [[Savittha]], both of which took place at the [[Ghositarama]] in [[Kosambi]]. The first is with [[Musila]] and deals with the [[paticcasamuppada]]. [[Musila]], in answer to [[Savitthas]] questions, says that he has [[realized]] the [[truth]] of the [[paticcasamuppada]] as his very own. Then you are an [[arahant]], says [[Savittha]], and [[Musila]] {{Wiki|remains}} [[silent]]. In the other [[conversation]], [[Narada]], present at the [[discussion]], in the company of [[Ananda]], requests that the same questions be put to him. This [[Savittha]] does, and he tells [[Savittha]] that he has [[realized]] the [[truth]] of the [[Paticcasamuppada]] by [[right]] [[insight]] and that, yet, he is not an [[arahant]]. He is like a man who sees a well containing [[water]], but who has neither rope nor vessel. Now, what will you say of [[Narada]]? asks [[Ananda]]. [[Nothing]] that is not lovely and good, answers [[Savittha]]. |
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Revision as of 08:38, 8 September 2013
In the Anguttara (A.i.118f) he is represented as saying, in the course of a conversation between him, Sariputta and Kotthita, that he preferred the person who obtains relief by faith (saddha), to one who testifies to the truth with the body or one who has won view.
The Commentary (AA.i.353) explains that Savittha himself won arahantship through faith, and that therefore he praises faith.
The Samyutta (S.ii.115) contains two conversations of Savittha, both of which took place at the Ghositarama in Kosambi. The first is with Musila and deals with the paticcasamuppada. Musila, in answer to Savitthas questions, says that he has realized the truth of the paticcasamuppada as his very own. Then you are an arahant, says Savittha, and Musila remains silent. In the other conversation, Narada, present at the discussion, in the company of Ananda, requests that the same questions be put to him. This Savittha does, and he tells Savittha that he has realized the truth of the Paticcasamuppada by right insight and that, yet, he is not an arahant. He is like a man who sees a well containing water, but who has neither rope nor vessel. Now, what will you say of Narada? asks Ananda. Nothing that is not lovely and good, answers Savittha.
