v. Dhatumanasika Pabba (Section on Contemplation on Elements) And
again, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu examines and reflects closely upon this very
body however it be placed or disposed as composed of (only) primary
elements note41 thus:
"There exists in this body the earth element, the water element,
the fire element, and the air element."note42 Just
as if, bhikkhus, a skillful butcher or his apprentice, having slaughtered
a cow and divided it into portions were sitting at the junction of four
high roads,note43
just so, a bhikkhu examines and reflects closely upon this body however
it be placed or disposed as composed of (only) the primary elements
thus: "There exists in this body the earth element, the water element,
the fire element and the air element.'' Thus
he dwells perceiving again and again the body as just the body in himself
.
Thus bhikkhus, this is also a way in which a bhikkhu dwells perceiving
again and again the body as just the body. |