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There are 52 cetasikas in all. They are first divided into
three classes as follows.
1 A¤¤asamàna cetasikas
general mental concomitants – 13
2 Akusala cetasikas
immoral mental concomitants – 14
3 Sobhaõa cetasikas
beautiful mental concomitants – 25
A¤¤asamàna Cetasikas
(General Mental Concomitants)
The 13 a¤¤asamàna cetasikas can associate both with sobhaõa and
asobhaõa cittas. They are neutral and they enhance the properties
of the cetasikas with which they associate.
They are again divided into two sub-groups.
1 Sabbacitta-sàdhàraõa
Essentials which associate with all cittas – 7
2 Pakiõõaka
Particulars which selectively associate with some
sobhaõa as well as with some asobhaõa cittas – 6
Sabbacitta-sàdhàraõa Cetasikas
(Essentials or Primary Ones – 7)
Sabba – all; sàdhàraõa – associate with
The 7 sabbacitta-sàdhàraõas associate collectively with all
cittas. Consciousness of an object by citta is accomplished with
the help of these cetasikas.
1 Phassa – Contact or mental impression
2 Vedanà – Feeling or sensation