At Sāvatthi.
“Bhikkhus, |dependent on::contingent on, supported by, grounded on [paṭicca]| the |diversity of elements::variety of foundational properties making up experience—earth, water, fire, air, space, and consciousness; basis for bodily and mental phenomena; multiplicity of conditioned building blocks mistaken for self [dhātunānatta]|, there arises a |diversity of perceptions::variety of conceptions, manifold notions [saññānānatta]|,
dependent on the diversity of perceptions, there arises a |diversity of intentions::variation in volitional aims and mental resolve; diversity in motivational tendencies, goals, or directed thoughts; multiplicity of intention-patterns shaping behavior [saṅkappanānatta]|,
dependent on the diversity of intentions, there arises a |diversity of desires::motivational inclinations, goal-directed drives, wishful tendencies, aspiring interests, aims rooted in either craving or resolve [chandanānatta]|,
dependent on the diversity of desires, there arises a |diversity of fevers::emotional heat of passion and craving; burning impulses, obsessive attachments, infatuations, and restless desire-states [pariḷāhanānatta]|,
dependent on the diversity of fevers, there arises a |diversity of quests::variety in pursuits and searches; multiplicity of aims in seeking satisfaction or meaning—ranging from sensual gratification to liberation [pariyesanānānatta]|.
Diversity of fevers does not arise dependent on diversity of quests,
diversity of desires does not arise dependent on diversity of fevers,
diversity of intentions does not arise dependent on diversity of desires,
diversity of perceptions does not arise dependent on diversity of intentions,
and diversity of elements does not arise dependent on diversity of perceptions.
And what is the diversity of elements? The |forms::visible objects such as beautiful sights, faces, expressions, art, ornaments, possessions, status symbols, admired appearances, enticing scenery, or objects of desire and attachment [rūpadhātu]|, |sounds::auditory objects such as various sounds, noises, melodic compositions, verbal expression, whether of praise, blame, honor, respect, disrespect [saddadhātu]|, |odors::smells, scents, fragrances, aromas, stench, perfumes, or natural fragrances such as of flowers, food, or earth [gandhadhātu]|, |tastes::flavors, tastes, sweetness, bitterness, sourness, saltiness, spiciness, richness, or subtle tastes such as umami or astringency [rasadhātu]|, |tangible objects::physical surfaces, textures, fabrics, water, air, heat, cold, bodily pressure, or contact with living beings [phoṭṭhabbadhātu]|, and |mental objects::thoughts, ideas, memories, emotions, intentions, perceptions, concepts, beliefs, mental images, or fabrications arising from past experiences and future projections [dhammadhātu]|. This is called the diversity of elements.
And how is it, bhikkhus, that dependent on the diversity of elements, there arises a diversity of perceptions,
that dependent on the diversity of perceptions, there arises a diversity of intentions,
that dependent on the diversity of intentions, there arises a diversity of desires,
that dependent on the diversity of desires, there arises a diversity of fevers,
that dependent on the diversity of fevers, there arises a diversity of quests,
that diversity of fevers does not arise dependent on the diversity of quests,
that diversity of desires does not arise dependent on the diversity of fevers,
that diversity of intentions does not arise dependent on the diversity of desires,
that diversity of perceptions does not arise dependent on the diversity of intentions,
that diversity of elements does not arise dependent on the diversity of perceptions?
1. Forms
Dependent on the forms, there arises a |perception of form::recognition of a material shape [rūpasaññā]|,
dependent on perception of form, there arises an intention about form,
dependent on intention about form, there arises a desire for forms,
dependent on desire for forms, there arises a fever for form,
dependent on fever for form, there arises a quest for form.
Fever for form does not arise dependent on a quest for form,
desire for forms does not arise dependent on a fever for form,
intention about form does not arise dependent on a desire for forms,
perception of form does not arise dependent on an intention about form,
and forms do not arise dependent on a perception of form.
2. Sounds
Dependent on sounds, there arises a |perception of sound::recognition of a sound [saddasaññā]|,
dependent on the perception of sound, there arises an intention about sound,
dependent on intention about sound, there arises a desire for sound,
dependent on desire for sound, there arises a fever for sound,
dependent on fever for sound, there arises a quest for sound.
Fever for sound does not arise dependent on a quest for sound,
desire for sound does not arise dependent on a fever for sound,
intention about sound does not arise dependent on a desire for sound,
perception of sound does not arise dependent on an intention about sound,
and sounds do not arise dependent on a perception of sound.
3. Smells
Dependent on smells, there arises a |perception of smell::recognition of an odor [gandhasaññā]|,
dependent on the perception of smell, there arises an intention about smell,
dependent on intention about smell, there arises a desire for smell,
dependent on desire for smell, there arises a fever for smell,
dependent on fever for smell, there arises a quest for smell.
Fever for smell does not arise dependent on a quest for smell,
desire for smell does not arise dependent on a fever for smell,
intention about smell does not arise dependent on a desire for smell,
perception of smell does not arise dependent on an intention about smell,
and smells do not arise dependent on a perception of smell.
4. Tastes
Dependent on tastes, there arises a |perception of taste::recognition of a flavor [rasasaññā]|,
dependent on the perception of taste, there arises an intention about taste,
dependent on intention about taste, there arises a desire for taste,
dependent on desire for taste, there arises a fever for taste,
dependent on fever for taste, there arises a quest for taste.
Fever for taste does not arise dependent on a quest for taste,
desire for taste does not arise dependent on a fever for taste,
intention about taste does not arise dependent on a desire for taste,
perception of taste does not arise dependent on an intention about taste,
and tastes do not arise dependent on a perception of taste.
5. Tangible objects
Dependent on tangible objects, there arises a |perception of touch::recognition of a tangible [phoṭṭhabbasaññā]|,
dependent on the perception of touch, there arises an intention about touch,
dependent on intention about touch, there arises a desire for touch,
dependent on desire for touch, there arises a fever for touch,
dependent on fever for touch, there arises a quest for touch.
Fever for touch does not arise dependent on a quest for touch,
desire for touch does not arise dependent on a fever for touch,
intention about touch does not arise dependent on a desire for touch,
perception of touch does not arise dependent on an intention about touch,
and tangible objects do not arise dependent on a perception of touch.
6. Mental objects
Dependent on mental objects, there arises a |perception of mental objects::recognition of thoughts, ideas [dhammasaññā]|,
dependent on the perception of mental objects, there arises an intention about them,
dependent on the intention about mental objects, there arises a desire for them,
dependent on desire for mental objects, there arises a fever for them,
dependent on fever for mental objects, there arises a quest for them.
Fever for mental objects does not arise dependent on a quest for mental objects,
desire for mental objects does not arise dependent on a fever for them,
intention about mental objects does not arise dependent on a desire for them,
perception of mental objects does not arise dependent on an intention about them,
and mental objects do not arise dependent on a perception of them.
Thus, bhikkhus, dependent on the diversity of elements, there arises the diversity of perceptions. Dependent on the diversity of perceptions, there arises the diversity of intentions. Dependent on the diversity of intentions, there arises the diversity of desires. Dependent on the diversity of desires, there arises the diversity of fevers. Dependent on the diversity of fevers, there arises the diversity of quests. Diversity of fevers does not arise dependent on the diversity of quests. Diversity of desires does not arise dependent on the diversity of fevers. Diversity of intentions does not arise dependent on the diversity of desires. Diversity of perceptions does not arise dependent on the diversity of intentions. And diversity of elements does not arise dependent on the diversity of perceptions.”