sn22.36:2.1 “But how do you see the detailed meaning of my brief statement?”
sn22.36:2.2 “If you have an underlying tendency for form, you’re measured against that,
sn22.36:2.3 and you’re reckoned by what you’re measured against.
sn22.36:2.4 If you have an underlying tendency for feeling …
sn22.36:2.5 perception …
sn22.36:2.6 choices …
sn22.36:2.7 consciousness, you’re measured against that,
sn22.36:2.8 and you’re reckoned by what you’re measured against.
sn22.36:2.9 If you have no underlying tendency for form, you’re not measured against that,
sn22.36:2.10 and you’re not reckoned by what you’re not measured against.
sn22.36:2.11 If you have no underlying tendency for feeling …
sn22.36:2.12 perception …
sn22.36:2.13 choices …
sn22.36:2.14 consciousness, you’re not measured against that,
sn22.36:2.15 and you’re not reckoned by what you’re not measured against.
sn22.36:2.16 That’s how I understand the detailed meaning of the Buddha’s brief statement.”