lamentation, pain, grief, distress, " t h e Cessation of which (i.e. Nirvana) I declare in this very life." 'Therefore, Malunkyaputta, bear in mind what I have explained as explained, and what I have not explained as unexplained. What are the things that I have not explained ? Whether the universe is eternal or not, etc., (those 10 opinions) I have not explained. W h y , Malunkyaputta, have I not explained them? Because it is not useful, it is not fundamentally connected with the spiritual holy life, is not conducive to aversion, detachment, cessation, tranquillity, deep penetration, full realization, Nirvana. That is w h y I have not told you about them. 1 i.e., both are free and neither is under obligation to the other. M
