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...
