nd, and consciousness is in between. e) The six internal sense media (eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, intellect) are the first side, the six external sense media (sights, sounds, aromas, flavors, tactile sensations, ideas) the second side, and consciousness is in between. f) Self-identity is the first side, the origination of self-identity the second, and the cessation of self-identity is in between. The issue is then taken to the Buddha, who states that all six interpretations are well-spoken, but the interpretation he had in mind when speaking the poem was the first. On the cessation of contact, see SN 35:117. 2. The image of craving as a seamstress also appears in Thag 14:2. - --> - - - -