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Lesson 3.6.11 Paṭhamasamajīvīsuttaṃ – How a Couple Can Meet Again for Many Lives?
The Paṭhamasamajīvīsutta is dedicated to all devoted couples that have committed themselves to face the challenges of a life together with ongoing mutual love, appreciation and loyalty. Despite modern trends of being single, of single parents, and people having many intimate relationships in their lifetime, a deep yearning for a reliable, lasting partnership with one person still exists. This sutta provides guidance and comfort for those who seek an enduring happy relationship. The text highlights the inspiring example of the householders Nakulapitā and Nakulamātā, a couple who achieved the state of sotapānna, showing that a committed relationship can also serve as a foundation for mutual spiritual growth and development.