45.50
“Just as, bhikkhus, the forerunner and the precursor of the sunrise is the dawn; so too, bhikkhus, the forerunner and precursor for the arising of the Noble Eightfold Path in a bhikkhu is the |accomplishment of virtue::being accomplished in ethical conduct [sīlasampadā]|. For a bhikkhu accomplished in virtue, it is to be expected that he will develop and extensively cultivate the Noble Eightfold Path.
45.51
For a bhikkhu |accomplished in aspiration::accomplished in goal, interest, objectives, wholesome motivation [chandasampanna]|, it is expected that he will develop and extensively cultivate the noble eightfold path.
45.52
For a bhikkhu accomplished in self-development, it is expected that he will develop and extensively cultivate the noble eightfold path.
45.53
For a bhikkhu |accomplished in view::with correct outlook, with correct belief [diṭṭhisampanna]|, it is expected that he will develop and extensively cultivate the noble eightfold path.
45.54
For a bhikkhu |accomplished in diligence::accomplished in doing one’s work or duty well, with alertness, carefulness and care [appamāda]|, it is expected that he will develop and extensively cultivate the noble eightfold path.”