Unwavering Confidence in the Dhamma —The Second Ground for Self-Declaration | Veḷudvāreyya Sutta (SN 55.7)
10. Dhamme Aveccappasāda — Unwavering Confidence in the Dhamma
dhamme aveccappasādena samannāgato hoti:
He is endowed with unwavering confidence in the Dhamma.
svākkhāto bhagavatā dhammo:
The Dhamma has been well expounded by the Blessed One.
- svākkhāto — “well expounded,” clearly and correctly taught.
- sandiṭṭhiko — “visible here and now,” capable of being directly seen and understood/realized.
- akāliko — “timeless,” not dependent upon a particular time for its truth or validity.
- ehipassiko — “inviting one to come and see,” encouraging direct examination and personal verification.
- opanayiko — “leading onward,” leading the practitioner toward spiritual development and liberation.
- paccattaṃ veditabbo viññūhi — “to be personally understood by the wise,” something that must be directly experienced and understood by each wise person for themselves.
Further Notes
For a more detailed explanation of the six great qualities of the Dhamma, please click on each of the following two links separately.
Great Qualities of the Dhamma 1-3
Great Qualities of the Dhamma 4-6
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