Reading guide
A third topic, the identical compressed pattern
Confirmed by direct reading, this discourse's own root Pāli follows the identical single-line elision pattern already met at SN 46.58, closing with its own numeral (“the third”) confirming its own position as one distinct topic among this vagga's own ten.
Key terms
vinīlakasaññā — “the perception of a livid corpse” — a body discolored, typically blue-black, in early decomposition, this vagga's own third topic
bhāvitā bahulīkatā — “developed and cultivated” — the standard phrase describing sustained meditative practice, followed by the source's own elision
satta bojjhaṅgā — the seven awakening factors, implicitly developed together with this meditation topic
mahapphalā mahānisaṁsā — the implied benefit carried over from SN 46.57's own full elaboration
tatiyaṁ — “the third” — the Pāli root's own closing numeral for this discourse
The text
The complete discourse as the source itself gives it. Translation: Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0, SuttaCentral).
§1“Mendicants, when the perception of a livid corpse is developed and cultivated it’s very fruitful and beneficial. …”
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Self-check quiz
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Question 1 of 3
What does the perception of a "livid" corpse refer to?
Correct: A. One of the traditional stages of charnel-ground observation used as a meditation subject.
Question 2 of 3
What confirms this discourse's own position as a single distinct topic?
Correct: A. Consistent with the pattern already confirmed at SN 46.58.
Question 3 of 3
What is developed together with the perception of a livid corpse, per this vagga's own established pattern?
Correct: A. Every topic in this saṃyutta is paired with the seven awakening factors, this vagga's own core teaching.