Re: Vaasanaabhaagiya

Dear Bh. Nyanatusita,

This is a rather difficult term to make sense of or do some research on. The
best I can find so far for "vaasanaa-" is "(good) impressions". See towards
the end of Edgerton's article on vaasana/vaasanaa in BHSD on pp. 478-9.
There is something about "vaasanaabhaagiyaam sattvaam..." (beings that
participate in (good) impressions). At Abh 772d sa"nkharo & vaasanaa are
given as synonyms. Its .tiikaa is worth a look for more information. The
a.t.thakathaa and vibhaavinii-.tiikaa on Nett is also helpful. I would
suggest "a sutta partaking of (good) impressions" as a translation of
"vaasanaabhaagiya.m sutta.m" until further reseach is done to clear up the
ambiguities of "vaasanaa".

Best wishes,
Jim

> Hello,
>
> What would be the correct translation of vaasanaabhaagiya, a term used
> in the Nettipakara.na and Pe.taka? Nyanamoli translates it as “type of
> thread dealing with morality.” However, I could not find the meaning
> ''morality'' for vaasanaa anywhere. In Monier Williams SED, besides the
> meaning of ''subconscious impression,'' and the like, the following
> meanings are given ''respectful regard, trust, confidence.'' I wonder if
> these meanings could apply to vaasanaabhaagiya in the Netti. The
> examples in the Netti are about gaining confidence, happiness, and
> inspiration by worshipping stupas, recollecting the Buddha, etc.
>
> Bh. Nyanatusita '