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What is a seeker of stream-entry?

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What is someone dedicated to witnessing the result of stream-entry (sotāpattiphalasacchikiriyāya paṭipanno)? I think there is the common people (puthujjana) and the good/virtuous people (sappurisā). Are seekers of stream-entry referred to as good/virtuous people? I believe at least seven out of the eight types of individuals are good/virtuous people. I mean the arahant, the once-returner, the non-returner, the three dedicated to witnessing the result of arahantship, non-returning, and once-returning, and, seventh, the stream-enterer. I'm sure these are good, virtuous people; noble disciples. However, I'm not sure about someone dedicated to achieving stream-entry. Are they good/virtuous people, or are they still common people? Are they learned noble disciples (sutavā ariyasāvako), or do they have no regard... > ... for noble ones and is unskilled and undisciplined in their Dhamma, > who has no regard for "good/virtuous" men and is unskilled and > undisciplined in their Dhamma, does not know what things should be > cultivated and what things should not be cultivated, he does not know > what things should be followed and what things should not be > followed... > ——MN 46 I think if they are practicing "diligent and properly, for example some monks and nuns out there, then they are part of the community of disciples, the 'sāvakasaṅgho', making them worthy of gifts and reverential salutations.". However, they still need to acquire a flawless virtuous behavior so I'm not sure they can be referred to as 'sappurisā' or good/virtuous people. I think I wouldn't consider them noble disciples myself. What do you think?
Asked by mjaviem (691 rep)
Jan 11, 2025, 12:01 AM
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