“These two don’t misrepresent the Realized One. What two? One who explains a discourse in need of interpretation as a discourse in need of interpretation. And one who explains a discourse whose meaning is explicit as a discourse whose meaning is explicit. These two don’t misrepresent the Realized One.” 26 “Mendicants, one who is underhand can expect one of two destinies: hell or the animal realm.

One who is aboveboard can expect one of two destinies: as a god or a human.”

27 “Mendicants, one who has wrong view can expect one of two destinies: hell or the animal realm.” 28 “Mendicants, one who has right view can expect one of two destinies: as a god or a human.” 29 “There are two places waiting to receive an unethical person: hell and the animal realm.

There are two places waiting to receive an ethical person: the realms of gods and humans.”

30 “Mendicants, I see two reasons to frequent remote lodgings in the wilderness and the forest. What two? Seeing happiness for oneself in this life, and having sympathy for future generations. I see two reasons to frequent remote lodgings in the wilderness and the forest.” 31