By means of Non-Greed, they are not greedy, lusty, desirous, yearning or longing. Non-greed has the characteristic of easy absence of desire for any given object. It does not cling, attach or adhere, but rolls off like a water drop on a lotus leaf! The function of non-greed is not to lay hold on, grasp, fasten or cling to anything. It is manifested as a state of not treating as a shelter, like one who leaves dirt...
Through Non-Hate, they do not react with hate, anger, irritation, or opposition. Non-hate has the characteristic of lack of cruelty. Gently, it does not oppose... Its function is to remove any fever of annoyance, and allay all fury exasperation. Non-hate is manifested as a pleasant and mild agreeableness, like the full moon!
Due to Non-Delusion, they are not ignorant, confused, in doubt, or perplexed... Non-delusion has the characteristic of seeing through, penetrating to the real nature of phenomena, understanding their essence, and not just their appearance. The function of non-delusion is to illuminate the object everywhere, like a lamp. Non-delusion is manifested as non-bewilderment, like a clever guide in a forest.
These three states should be regarded as the roots of all that is advantageous! Vism I 465.
