A Sakyan, disciple of the Nigaṇṭhā.¹ He visits Mahā-Moggallāna and they talk of the corruptions (āsava). The Buddha joins them and tells Vappa how the corruptions can be completely destroyed so that the monk who has so destroyed them will abide in the six constant abidings (satatavihāra) with equanimity, mindful, and clearly comprehending when seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, or cognising. Vappa is convinced of the superiority of the Buddha’s teaching and becomes his follower. A.ii.196 f.