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SN 1.55

Paṭhamajana sutta: Gives Birth (1st)

Paṭhamajanasutta

Jarāvagga

A person is created by craving and fears suffering.

“What gives birth to a person?
What do they have that runs about?

What enters transmigration?

What’s their greatest fear?”

“Craving gives birth to a person.
Their mind is what runs about.

A sentient being enters transmigration.

Suffering is their greatest fear.”

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