These are issues with words. It is not easy to convey meanings with words.
1. The main point is the following:
- “saññā vipallāsa” is NOT the same as “distorted saññā.”
- “distorted saññā” is the “made-up saññā” presented to the mind by the physical body.
- When a puthujjana‘s mind believes in that “made-up saññā” that is “saññā vipallāsa.”
- An Arahant (unless in a jhana or samapatti) and a puthujjana BOTH RECEIVE “distorted saññā.”
- But “saññā vipallāsa” DOES NOT arise in an Arahant.
2. In the new post, the following appears at the beginning:
1. Kamma accumulation happens in two distinctive stages.
- In the first stage, the mind of a puthujjana attaches automatically to sensory input ( ārammaṇa) based on the “distorted saññā” we discussed in recent posts. That attachment is “saññā vipallāsa” or “fooled by the distorted saññā”; see “Fooled by Distorted Saññā (Sañjānāti) – Origin of Attachment (Taṇhā).”
Would it be better to say: That attachment is DUE TO “saññā vipallāsa”…?
- Or is it still unclear?
3. It is good to discuss these subtle points. I may be able to rewrite a sentence to convey the idea better.
P.S. “Vipallāsa” implies “being fooled.” As we discussed, viññāna is a magician presenting a magic show utilizing “distorted saññā.”
- While a puthujjana‘s mind falls for that “trick,” Arahant‘s mind would not.