Short and simple explanation of Silabatta Parāmāsa

I know Silabatta Parāmāsa has been talked about with various explanations, almost like there’s a wrong grasp of Silabatta Parāmāsa and its meaning. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

The most crystal clear explanation is of course found in the suttas: DN33

Five emotional shackles:

They lead the spiritual life hoping to be reborn in one of the orders of gods, thinking: ‘By this precept or observance or mortification or spiritual life, may I become one of the gods!’ This being so, their mind doesn’t incline toward keenness, commitment, persistence, and striving. This is the fifth emotional shackle.

Perfect explanation of Silabatta Parāmāsa. :+1: :+1: :+1:

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