¦ Whatever aroma one smells there with the nose⦠Whatever flavor one tastes there with the tongue⦠Whatever tactile sensation one touches there with the body⦠Whatever idea one cognizes there with the intellect is desirable, never undesirable; pleasing, never displeasing; agreeable, never disagreeable. "Itâs a gain for you, monks, a great gain, that youâve gained the opportunity to live the holy life."1 Note 1. The message here is that in realms where sense objects are totally disagreeable or totally agreeable it is very difficult to practice the holy life, for in the former, one is too distracted by pain; in the latter, too distracted by pleasure. See also: MN 130; SN 9:9 - --> - - - -