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Numbered Discourses · AN 4.133

  • Numbered Discourses 4.133Aṅguttara Nikāya 4.133
  • 14. Individuals14. Puggalavagga

One Who Understands ImmediatelyUgghaṭitaññūsutta

“Mendicants, these four individuals are found in the world.“Cattārome, bhikkhave, puggalā santo saṁvijjamānā lokasmiṁ. What four?Katame cattāro? One who understands immediately, one who understands after detailed explanation, one who needs education, and one who merely learns by rote.Ugghaṭitaññū, vipañcitaññū, neyyo, padaparamo— These are the four individuals found in the world.”Ime kho, bhikkhave, cattāro puggalā santo saṁvijjamānā lokasmin”ti.

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