4. For a disciple who has faith in the Teacher’s instruction and who lives in harmony with it, his thinking is: ‘The Teacher is the Lord, I am the disciple. The Lord knows, I do not.’ For a disciple who has faith in the Teacher’s instruction and who lives in harmony with it, the Teacher’s instruction is nourishing and strength-giving. The thinking is: ‘Gladly would I have my skin, bone and sinews wither and my flesh dry up, if only I can struggle until I win that which can be won by human effort.’ And for a disciple who has faith in the Teacher’s instruction and who lives in harmony with it, one of two results can be expected; profound knowledge here and now, or if there is any basis for rebirth remaining, the state of Non-Returning.
M.I,480 (MN 70)
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