Re: Vaasanaabhaagiya

I suppose Nyanamoli is following:

Nett 49: tattha katamaṃ vāsanābhāgiyaṃ suttaṃ? vāsanābhāgiyaṃ nāma
suttaṃ dānakathā sīlakathā saggakathā kāmānaṃ ādīnavo nekkhamme ānisaṃso
ti.

In effect, then, a vāsanābhāgiya sutta is one which teaches the
ānupubbīkathā i.e. basic morality and meditation, but not the direct
path to penetration (nibbedha). The understanding is that it is
beneficial in the future, but not immediately. Vāsanaā could either have
the meaning of either 'causing to dwell' or 'perfuming'. In either case
it seems in this contexy to be something like a positive counterpart to
anusaya.

My understanding is that vāsanā conduces to the arising of skilful
actions, rather than giving results.

Lance Cousins

> 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 '
>