path to once-returning, the person experiencing the fruit of once-returning; (3) the person on the path to non-returning, the person experiencing the fruit of non-returning; (4) the person on the path to arahantship, the person experiencing the fruit of arahantship. The eight individuals are the eight types forming these four pairs. 3. MN 117 states that the path factors of right knowledge and right release apply only to an arahant. Why they are here attributed to Anṅthapiṃṇika, who is a stream-winner, the Commentary does not say. 4. In Thailand, these verses are often chanted in ceremonies for dedicating merit to those who have passed away. See also: MN 143; SN 46:14; AN 10:60 - --> - - - -