Reply To: Compilation of my thoughts

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dosakkhayo
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I have been contemplating the concept of namarupa paricceda nana.

namarupa paricceda nana is the understanding that despite the infinite diversity of life, there is a certain common principle that applies to all life without exception.

This principle is that rupa—the mental body, physical body, and everything else—is formed through the mind (kamma vinnana).

In the process where kamma vinnana creates namarupa, it connects nama and rupa.

And this connection shows a specific pattern, which is that the quality of namarupa is according to the quality of kamma vinnana.

In this way, a sotapanna clearly sees the connection between kamma vinnana and namarupa, and naturally understands that the cessation of vinnana leads to the cessation of namarupa.