SN 35.14
Dutiyapubbesambodha sutta: Before My Awakening (Exterior)
Dutiyapubbesambodhasutta
Yamakavagga
The Buddha did not claim to be awakened until he had fully understood the gratification, drawback, and escape regarding the six exterior sense fields.
Translations
“Mendicants, before my awakening—when I was still unawakened but intent on awakening—I thought: ‘What’s the gratification, the drawback, and the escape when it comes to sights … sounds … smells … tastes … touches … and ideas?’ …”
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Bhikkhu Sujato · CC0
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