Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c32.100

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1. **Yamaka.**—The sixth book of the Abhidhammapiṭaka. It is divided into ten chapters (called Yamaka)—Mūla, Khandha, Āyatana, Dhātu, Sacca, Saṅkhārā, Anusaya, Citta, Dhamma and Indriya. The method of treatment of each of the ten divisions tends to be threefold. Firstly, a *Paññattivāra* or section delimitating the term-and-concept, divided into an *Uddesavāra*, stating the inquiries only, and a *Niddesavāra*, wherein the inquiries are repeated with their several answers. Secondly, and mainly, there is the *Pavattivāra*, referring not to procedure generally, but to living processes, and, lastly, the *Pariññāvāra*, dealing with the extent to which a given individual (*i.e.*, a class of beings) understands the category under consideration.¹ There is a Commentary to the Yamaka by Buddhaghosa, which is included in the Pañcappakaraṇaṭṭhakathā.