November 28, 2024 at 7:25 pm
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Not an expert but those videos seem to be discussing arupa samapatti states.
Arupa loka is the world of immaterial beings composed only of citta and cetasika (mental factors), without rupa (material form). There are five Arupa Loka corresponding to the five Arupa Jhanas.
- In the following 2 realms only Nama exists without Rupa.
1. Akasanancayatana: the world of infinite space perception
2. Vinnanancayatana: the world of infinite consciousness perception - In the last 3 realms there is neither Nama nor Rupa but the mind is only present. Because there is still residual kamma in the form of Bhavatanha.
3. Akincannayatana: the world of nothingness perception
4. N’evanasannanasannayatana: the world of neither perception nor non-perception
5. Asannasatta: the world of unconscious beings - So one can see that even in the last 3 realms Arahanthood is not attained. Otherwise Namarupa would not be present, it is only suppressed.
Nibbana entails detachment from all 31 realms including the above 5 loka. This underscores the importance of pondering anicca.