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EA 11.3 Non-Returning (3) / English

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Thus I have heard:

One time, the Budha was staying at Anaathapindidas Ashrama in Jetavana of Shraavastii.

At that time, Bhagavaan addressed the Bhikshus: “By abandoning and relinquishing one thing, I guarantee you will attain Anaagaami (Non-returner).

What is this one thing? It is ignorance (moha).

Therefore, O Bhikshus! Abandon ignorance, and I guarantee you will attain Anaagaami.”


Then Bhagavaan spoke this verse:

“Defiled by ignorance’s veil,
Beings fall into woeful realms;
Strive diligently to abandon delusion,
And attain the state of Anaagaami.”


When the bhikshus heard what the Budha said, they followed it with joy.