Saṁyutta Nikāya 35.63 7.

The First Deer Park Discourse

Migajālavagga Paṭhamamigajālasutta Sāvatthinidānaṁ. Atha kho āyasmā migajālo yena bhagavā …pe…

Originating in Sāvatthī. Then Venerable Migajāla approached the Blessed One, and after paying homage to him, sat down to one side.

ekamantaṁ nisinno kho āyasmā migajālo bhagavantaṁ etadavoca: “‘ekavihārī, ekavihārī’ti, bhante, vuccati.

Seated to one side, Venerable Migajāla said to the Blessed One: One who lives alone, one who lives alone, it is said, venerable sir.

Kittāvatā nu kho, bhante, ekavihārī hoti, kittāvatā ca pana sadutiyavihārī hotī”ti?

In what way, venerable sir, is one a lone dweller, and in what way is one a dweller with a companion?

“Santi kho, migajāla, cakkhuviññeyyā rūpā iṭṭhā kantā manāpā piyarūpā kāmūpasaṁhitā rajanīyā. Tañce bhikkhu abhinandati abhivadati ajjhosāya tiṭṭhati.

There are, Migajāla, forms cognizable by the eye that are desirable, lovely, agreeable, pleasing, connected with sense satisfaction, and alluring.

Tassa taṁ abhinandato abhivadato ajjhosāya tiṭṭhato uppajjati nandī.

If a disciple delights in them, welcomes them, and remains holding to them, delight arises in him.

Nandiyā sati sārāgo hoti; sārāge sati saṁyogo hoti.

With the arising of delight, there is greed; with the arising of greed, there is bondage.

Nandisaṁyojanasaṁyutto kho, migajāla, bhikkhu sadutiyavihārīti vuccati.

A disciple who is bound by the bondage of delight is called one who dwells with a companion.

…pe… Santi kho, migajāla, jivhāviññeyyā rasā iṭṭhā kantā manāpā piyarūpā kāmūpasaṁhitā rajanīyā. Tañce bhikkhu abhinandati abhivadati ajjhosāya tiṭṭhati.

There are, Migajāla, tastes cognizable by the tongue that are desirable, lovely, agreeable, pleasing, connected with sense satisfaction, and alluring.

Tassa taṁ abhinandato abhivadato ajjhosāya tiṭṭhato uppajjati nandī.

If a disciple delights in them, welcomes them, and remains holding to them, delight arises in him.

Nandiyā sati sārāgo hoti; sārāge sati saṁyogo hoti.

With the arising of delight, there is greed; with the arising of greed, there is bondage.

Nandisaṁyojanasaṁyutto kho, migajāla, bhikkhu sadutiyavihārīti vuccati.

A disciple who is bound by the bondage of delight is called one who dwells with a companion.

Evaṁvihārī ca, migajāla, bhikkhu kiñcāpi araññavanapatthāni pantāni senāsanāni paṭisevati appasaddāni appanigghosāni vijanavātāni manussarāhasseyyakāni paṭisallānasāruppāni; atha kho sadutiyavihārīti vuccati.

Even if a disciple, Migajāla, resorts to remote forest and jungle dwellings, places of solitude, quiet, and seclusion, suitable for retreat, he is still called one who dwells with a companion.

Taṁ kissa hetu?

Why is that?

Taṇhā hissa dutiyā, sāssa appahīnā. Tasmā ‘sadutiyavihārī’ti vuccati.

Because craving is his companion, and it has not been abandoned by him.

Santi ca kho, migajāla, cakkhuviññeyyā rūpā iṭṭhā kantā manāpā piyarūpā kāmūpasaṁhitā rajanīyā. Tañce bhikkhu nābhinandati nābhivadati nājjhosāya tiṭṭhati.

Therefore, he is called one who dwells with a companion.

There are, Migajāla, forms cognizable by the eye that are desirable, lovely, agreeable, pleasing, connected with sense satisfaction, and alluring.

Tassa taṁ anabhinandato anabhivadato anajjhosāya tiṭṭhato nandī nirujjhati.

If a disciple does not delight in them, does not welcome them, and does not remain holding to them, delight ceases in him.

Nandiyā asati sārāgo na hoti; sārāge asati saṁyogo na hoti.

With the cessation of delight, there is no greed; with the cessation of greed, there is no bondage.

Nandisaṁyojanavisaṁyutto kho, migajāla, bhikkhu ekavihārīti vuccati …pe…

A disciple who is freed from the bondage of delight is called one who dwells alone.

santi ca kho, migajāla, jivhāviññeyyā rasā …pe…

There are, Migajāla, tastes cognizable by the tongue...

santi ca kho, migajāla, manoviññeyyā dhammā iṭṭhā kantā manāpā piyarūpā kāmūpasaṁhitā rajanīyā. Tañce bhikkhu nābhinandati nābhivadati nājjhosāya tiṭṭhati. Tassa taṁ anabhinandato anabhivadato anajjhosāya tiṭṭhato nandī nirujjhati.

There are, Migajāla, mental phenomena cognizable by the mind that are desirable, lovely, agreeable, pleasing, connected with sense satisfaction, and alluring. If a disciple does not delight in them, does not welcome them, and does not remain holding to them, delight ceases in him.

Nandiyā asati sārāgo na hoti; sārāge asati saṁyogo na hoti.

With the cessation of delight, there is no greed; with the cessation of greed, there is no bondage.

Nandisaṁyojanavippayutto kho, migajāla, bhikkhu ekavihārīti vuccati.

A disciple who is freed from the bondage of delight is called one who dwells alone.

Evaṁvihārī ca, migajāla, bhikkhu kiñcāpi gāmante viharati ākiṇṇo bhikkhūhi bhikkhunīhi upāsakehi upāsikāhi rājūhi rājamahāmattehi titthiyehi titthiyasāvakehi. Atha kho ekavihārīti vuccati.

Even if a disciple, Migajāla, lives in a village, surrounded by disciples, disciplenīs, male and female lay followers, kings, royal ministers, sectarians, and their disciples, he is still called one who dwells alone.

Taṁ kissa hetu?

Why is that?

Taṇhā hissa dutiyā, sāssa pahīnā.

Because craving is his companion, and it has been abandoned by him.

Tasmā ‘ekavihārī’ti vuccatī”ti. Paṭhamaṁ.

Therefore, he is called one who dwells alone.