Crucial Concern ... !!!
Bhikkhu Samahita
Friends:
The Dhamma Makes the Mental Hindrances Vanish:
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, 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
fulfillment...
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 Five Mental
Hindrances that all are completely
absent on that occasion.
And what are the
Seven Links
to Awakening that approaches
fulfillment right there?
The Awareness Link to
Awakening develops towards
fulfillment on that very occasion!
The Investigation Link to
Awakening arises & approaches
fulfillment on that occasion!
The Energy Link to
Awakening also pushes forward
towards fulfillment on that occasion!
The Joy Link to
Awakening moves towards complete
fulfillment on that unique occasion!
The Tranquillity Link to
Awakening comes close to a stilled
fulfillment on that occasion!
The Concentration Link to
Awakening reaches unification
fulfillment on that occasion!
The Equanimity Link to
Awakening also gains fulfillment by
development on that occasion!
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 to
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
fulfillment...
Source (edited extract):
The Grouped Sayings of the Buddha. Samyutta Nikaya.
Book [V: 95-6] section 46: The Links. 38: Unhindered...
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