The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
1. The Tathāgata and Brahmā,48 the creator god
2. The Tathāgata's mouth (verbal teaching) & Brahmā mouth.
3. The dhamma and Brahmā, the creator god; or
The dhamma and Brahman, the ultimate reality.
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This passage delves into the nuanced relationships between the Tathāgata and Brahmā, highlighting the semantic layers present in verbal teachings. It contrasts the Tathāgata's mouth with Brahmā's, ind