This was said by the Blessed One, said by the Arahant, so I have heard:

"Bhikkhus, there are these three defilements. What three? The taint of sensual desire, the taint of being, and the taint of ignorance. These are the three defilements."

The Blessed One spoke on this matter. In this regard, it is said:

"One whose taint of sensual desire is exhausted, and ignorance has faded away; One whose taint of existence is fully exhausted, is completely released, and free from attachment; He carries his final body, having defeated Māra and his army."

This matter too was spoken by the Blessed One, as I have heard.