sn12.65:2.1 Then it occurred to me:
sn12.65:2.2 ‘When what exists is there rebirth? …
sn12.65:2.3 continued existence …
sn12.65:2.4 grasping …
sn12.65:2.5 craving …
sn12.65:2.6 feeling …
sn12.65:2.7 contact …
sn12.65:2.8 the six sense fields …
sn12.65:2.9 name and form …
sn12.65:2.10 What is a requirement for name and form?’
sn12.65:2.11 Then, through rational application of mind, I penetrated with wisdom:
sn12.65:2.12 ‘When consciousness exists there are name and form. Consciousness is a requirement for name and form.’
sn12.65:2.13 Then it occurred to me:
sn12.65:2.14 ‘When what exists is there consciousness? What is a requirement for consciousness?’
sn12.65:2.15 Then, through rational application of mind, I penetrated with wisdom:
sn12.65:2.16 ‘When name and form exist there’s consciousness. Name and form are requirements for consciousness.’