Do you agree with the following statements:
1. When encountering an “unpleasurable situation/sensory input,” an average human (puthujjana) knows only two responses: (i) to try to avoid it or (ii) to compensate for it by seeking a ‘pleasurable sensory input.’
2. An average human becomes a Sotapanna when realizing that the above mindset does not get one to be free of suffering. The above mindset only prolongs suffering in the rebirth process.
3. A Sotapanna also realizes that the way to be suffering-free is to detach from “worldly pleasures” gradually.
I explained this in the recent post: “Anicca Nature- Chasing Worldly Pleasures Is Pointless.”
You stated: “In my opinion Sotapanna is the person who eradicated his/her clinging towards his/her personality.”
- What you meant in the above statement is not clear. Is that close to what I summarized above?
- If not, please further clarify your statement. What kind of changes would a Sotapanna make in the personality to remove future suffering in the rebirth process?
