Exertions Padhṅna Sutta (AN 2:2)

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('â', We will exert ourselves in the exertion for the sake of relinquishing all acquisitions.â Thatâs how you should train yourselves." See also: AN 3:40; AN 5:75–76; AN 6:55; Dhp 302; Iti 82; Iti 107 - --> - - - -