Friends:
Dhamma
Evaporates the Mental Hindrances!
The Blessed Buddha once
said:
When, Bhikkhus, a Noble Disciple
listens carefully to the Dhamma, alert
with keen ears, attending to it as a matter of crucial concern, indeed
as
something of vital importance, directing his entire mind to it, in that
very
moment, the Five Mental Hindrances are absent in him... On that occasion
the Seven Links to Awakening approaches complete fulfilment...
And what are the
Five Mental
Hindrances, that are absent on that occasion?
The
mental
hindrance
of
Sense-Desire
is all absent on that very occasion.
The
mental
hindrance
of
Evil-Will
is all absent in these exact moments.
The
mental
hindrance
of
Lethargy &
Laziness
is all absent during that period.
The
mental
hindrance
of
Restlessness
& Regret
is all absent on that event.
The
mental
hindrance
of
Doubt &
Uncertainty
is all absent in that interval.
These are the
5 Mental
Hindrances
that are entirely absent in that moment.
And what
are the 7 Links to Awakening that approaches fulfilment there?
The
Awareness
Link to
Awakening
develops towards complete fulfilment!
The
Investigation
Link to
Awakening
arises and approaches fulfilment!
The
Energy
Link to
Awakening
also pushes forward towards fulfilment!
The
Joy
Link
to
Awakening
elevates & moves towards complete fulfilment!
The
Tranquillity
Link
to
Awakening
silently comes to a stilled fulfilment!
The
Concentration
Link to
Awakening absorbs into
one-pointed fulfilment!
The
Equanimity
Link to
Awakening
also gains fulfilment by development!
These are the
7 Links to
Awakening
that are fulfilled by development on
that occasion.
When,
Bhikkhus, a Noble Disciple listens carefully to the
Dhamma, alert with keen ears, attending it as a matter of crucial
concern,
as something of vital importance, directing his entire mind to it, in
that very
moment the Five Mental Hindrances are absent in him. On that occasion
the
Seven Links to Awakening develop towards complete fulfilment...
Source
(edited extract):
The Grouped Sayings of the Buddha.
Samyutta Nikāya.
Book [V: 95-6] section 46: The Links. 38: Unhindered...
Unhindered Elevation!
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