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The Blessed One explains the two principles of explaining the Dhamma - 1) 'See harm as harm' and 2) 'Having seen harm as harm, become disenchanted with it, become detached from it, and be released from it.'
Desanā sutta - Teaching
This was said by the Blessed One, said by the Arahant, as I have heard:
"Bhikkhus, for the Tathāgata, the Arahant, the Fully Awakened One, there are two principles of explaining the Dhamma. What are the two? 1) 'See harm as harm' — this is the first principle; and 2) 'Having seen harm as harm, become disenchanted with it, become detached from it, and be released from it' — this is the second principle."
The Blessed One spoke on this matter. In this regard, it is said:
"Of the Tathāgata, the Buddha, who is compassionate towards all beings; See the two principles, of explaining the Dhamma.
See this harm [for what it is], and become disenchanted with it; With a mind free from attachment, you will bring an end of suffering."
This matter too was spoken by the Blessed One, as I have heard.