^72:* This fundamental or basic principle may be designated in Pali, Nidana--chain of causation or, literally, "Origination of dependence." Twelve Nidanas are specified, viz.: Avijja--ignorance of the truth of natural religion; Samkhara--causal action, karma; Vinnana--consciousness of personality, the "I am I"; Nama rupa--name and form; Salayatana--six senses; Phassa--contact, Vedana--feeling; Tanha--desire for enjoyment; Upadana--clinging; Bhava--individualising existence; Jati--birth, caste; Jara, narana, sokaparidesa, dukkha, domanassa, upayasa--Decay, death, grief, lamentation, despair.