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 the |diversity of perceptions::variety of conceptions, manifold notions [saññānānatta]|,
dependent on the diversity of perceptions, there arises the |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 the |diversity of contacts::multiplicity of sensory encounters; variety of experiential junctions where sense faculty, object, and consciousness converge; conditioned points of experience giving rise to feeling [phassanānānatta]|,
dependent on the diversity of contacts, there arises the |diversity of felt experiences::pleasant, neutral or painful sensations, feelings, second of the five aggregates [vedanānānatta]|,
dependent on the diversity of felt experiences, there arises the |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 the |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 the |diversity of quests::variety in pursuits and searches; multiplicity of aims in seeking satisfaction or meaning—ranging from sensual gratification to liberation [pariyesanānānatta]|,
dependent on the diversity of quests, there arises the |diversity of acquisitions::variety of gains and attainments; forms of possession, advantage, or profit—material, social, or conceptual—sought or clung to as ‘mine’ [lābhanānatta]|.
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 the diversity of perceptions,
that dependent on the diversity of perceptions, there arises the diversity of intentions,
that dependent on the diversity of intentions, there arises the diversity of contacts,
that dependent on the diversity of contacts, there arises the diversity of felt experiences,
that dependent on the diversity of felt experiences, there arises the diversity of desires,
that dependent on the diversity of desires, there arises the diversity of fevers,
that dependent on the diversity of fevers, there arises the diversity of quests,
that dependent on the diversity of quests, there arises the diversity of acquisitions?”
1. Forms
Dependent on the forms, there arises a |perception of form::recognition of a material shape [rūpasaññā]|,
dependent on the perception of form, there arises an intention about form,
dependent on the intention about form, there arises a contact with form,
dependent on contact with form, there arises a felt experience connected with form,
dependent on the felt experience connected with form, there arises a desire for form,
dependent on desire for form, there arises a fever for form,
dependent on fever for form, there arises a quest for form,
dependent on the quest for form, there arises an acquisition 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 the intention about sound, there arises a contact with sound,
dependent on contact with sound, there arises a felt experience connected with sound,
dependent on the felt experience connected with 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,
dependent on the quest for sound, there arises an acquisition 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 the intention about smell, there arises a contact with smell,
dependent on contact with smell, there arises a felt experience connected with smell,
dependent on the felt experience connected with 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,
dependent on the quest for smell, there arises an acquisition 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 the intention about taste, there arises a contact with taste,
dependent on contact with taste, there arises a felt experience connected with taste,
dependent on the felt experience connected with 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,
dependent on the quest for taste, there arises an acquisition 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 the intention about touch, there arises a contact with touch,
dependent on contact with touch, there arises a felt experience connected with touch,
dependent on the felt experience connected with 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,
dependent on the quest for touch, there arises an acquisition of touch.
6. Mental Objects
Dependent on the objects of the mind, there arises a |perception of mental objects::recognition of thoughts, ideas, and mental phenomena [dhammasaññā]|,
dependent on the perception of mental objects, there arises an intention about them,
dependent on the intention about mental objects, there arises a contact with them,
dependent on contact with mental objects, there arises a felt experience connected with them,
dependent on the felt experience connected with 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,
dependent on the quest for mental objects, there arises an acquisition of mental objects.
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 contacts. Dependent on the diversity of contacts, there arises the diversity of felt experiences. Dependent on the diversity of felt experiences, 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. Dependent on the diversity of quests, there arises the diversity of acquisitions.”