Good. You understand what sakkāya diṭṭhi is.
- But what is meant by “sakkāyotipi” in that verse verse before sakkāyadiṭṭhi?
- I will give you a hint “sakkāyotipi” is shortened for “sakkāyo” and “itipi” where “itipi” means something like “there/like this.”
So, the Pali verse, “Daharassa hi, mālukyaputta, kumārassa mandassa uttānaseyyakassa sakkāyotipi na hoti, kuto panassa uppajjissati sakkāyadiṭṭhi?” means “a little baby doesn’t even have a concept of “sakkāyo” so how could “a wrong view about sakkāyo” arise in him?
- What is “sakkāyo”?
- I am trying to lead you to a better understanding. Of course, you may know the answer, but I want to make sure.
I will address your question about the baby after we discuss the above issue.