56. Saccasaṁyutta: On the Truths
VIII. Abbreviated Texts on Raw Grain — SN56.71: Killing Living Creatures
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1“… the sentient beings who refrain from killing living creatures are few, while those who don’t refrain are many. …”
1… "Evameva kho, bhikkhave, appakā te sattā ye pāṇātipātā paṭiviratā; atha kho eteva bahutarā sattā ye pāṇātipātā appaṭiviratā. Taṁ kissa hetu? … pe … .
Paṭhamaṁ.