Saṃyutta Nikāya
5. Mahā-Vagga
49. Samma-p-Padhāna Saṃyutta
4. Esana Vagga
The Book of the Kindred Sayings
5. The Great Chapter
49. Kindred Sayings on the Right Efforts
4. Longing
Suttas 35-44
Translated by F. L. Woodward
Edited by Mrs. Rhys Davids
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Sutta 35
Longing
a. Full Comprehension
[35.1] THUS have I heard:
Once the Exalted One was staying near Sāvatthī.
Then the Exalted One addressed the monks,
saying:
"Monks."
"Yes, lord," replied those monks to the Exalted One.
The Exalted One said:
"Monks, there are these three longings.
What three?
The longing for sensual delights,
the longing for becoming,
the longing for the holy life.
These, monks, are the three longings.
[221] It is for the full comprehension of these three longings, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
b. Realization
"Monks, there are these three longings.
What three?
The longing for sensual delights,
the longing for becoming,
the longing for the holy life.
These, monks, are the three longings.
It is for the realization of (the meaning of) these three longings, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
c. Weariing Out
"Monks, there are these three longings.
What three?
The longing for sensual delights,
the longing for becoming,
the longing for the holy life.
These, monks, are the three longings.
It is for the wearing out of these three longings, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
d. Abandoning
"Monks, there are these three longings.
What three?
The longing for sensual delights,
the longing for becoming,
the longing for the holy life.
These, monks, are the three longings.
It is for the abandoning of these three longings, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
§
Sutta 36
Conceits
a. Full Comprehension
[36.1] THUS have I heard:
Once the Exalted One was staying near Sāvatthī.
Then the Exalted One addressed the monks,
saying:
"Monks."
"Yes, lord," replied those monks to the Exalted One.
The Exalted One said:
"Monks, there are these three conceits.
What three?
The 'better am I' conceit,
the 'equal am I' conceit,
the 'worse am I' conceit.
These are the three conceits.
It is for the full comprehension
of these three conceits, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
b. Realization
"Monks, there are these three conceits.
What three?
The 'better am I' conceit,
the 'equal am I' conceit,
the 'worse am I' conceit.
These are the three conceits.
It is for the realization of (the meaning of) these three conceits, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
c. Weariing Out
"Monks, there are these three conceits.
What three?
The 'better am I' conceit,
the 'equal am I' conceit,
the 'worse am I' conceit.
These are the three conceits.
It is for the wearing out of these three conceits, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
d. Abandoning
"Monks, there are these three conceits.
What three?
The 'better am I' conceit,
the 'equal am I' conceit,
the 'worse am I' conceit.
These are the three conceits.
It is for the abandoning of these three conceits, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
§
Sutta 37
Āsava
a. Full Comprehension
[37.1] THUS have I heard:
Once the Exalted One was staying near Sāvatthī.
Then the Exalted One addressed the monks,
saying:
"Monks."
"Yes, lord," replied those monks to the Exalted One.
The Exalted One said:
"Monks, there are three āsavas.
What three?
The āsava of sensual delight,
the āsava of becoming,
the āsava of nescience.
These are the three.
It is for the full comprehension
of these three āsavas, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
b. Realization
"Monks, there are three āsavas.
What three?
The āsava of sensual delight,
the āsava of becoming,
the āsava of nescience.
These are the three.
It is for the realization of (the meaning of) these three āsavas, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
c. Weariing Out
"Monks, there are three āsavas.
What three?
The āsava of sensual delight,
the āsava of becoming,
the āsava of nescience.
These are the three.
It is for the wearing out of these three āsavas, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
d. Abandoning
"Monks, there are three āsavas.
What three?
The āsava of sensual delight,
the āsava of becoming,
the āsava of nescience.
These are the three.
It is for the abandoning of these three āsava, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
§
Sutta 38
Becoming
a. Full Comprehension
[38.1] THUS have I heard:
Once the Exalted One was staying near Sāvatthī.
Then the Exalted One addressed the monks,
saying:
"Monks."
"Yes, lord," replied those monks to the Exalted One.
The Exalted One said:
"Monks there are three becomings.
What three?
Becoming in the sensuous world,
becoming in the world of form,
becoming in the formless world.
These are the three.
It is for the full comprehension
of these three becomings monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
b. Realization
"Monks there are three becomings.
What three?
Becoming in the sensuous world,
becoming in the world of form,
becoming in the formless world.
These are the three.
It is for the realization of (the meaning of) these three becomings, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
c. Weariing Out
"Monks there are three becomings.
What three?
Becoming in the sensuous world,
becoming in the world of form,
becoming in the formless world.
These are the three.
It is for the wearing out of these three becomings, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
d. Abandoning
"Monks there are three becomings.
What three?
Becoming in the sensuous world,
becoming in the world of form,
becoming in the formless world.
These are the three.
It is for the abandoning of these three becomings, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
§
Sutta 39
Suffering
a. Full Comprehension
[39.1] THUS have I heard:
Once the Exalted One was staying near Sāvatthī.
Then the Exalted One addressed the monks,
saying:
"Monks."
"Yes, lord," replied those monks to the Exalted One.
The Exalted One said:
"Monks, there are these three forms of suffering.
What three?
The sort of suffering caused by pain,
the sort caused by the activities,
the sort of suffering caused by the changeable nature of things.
These are the three.
It is for the full comprehension
of these three forms of suffering monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
b. Realization
"Monks, there are these three forms of suffering.
What three?
The sort of suffering caused by pain,
the sort caused by the activities,
the sort of suffering caused by the changeable nature of things.
These are the three.
It is for the realization of (the meaning of) these three forms of suffering, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
c. Weariing Out
"Monks, there are these three forms of suffering.
What three?
The sort of suffering caused by pain,
the sort caused by the activities,
the sort of suffering caused by the changeable nature of things.
These are the three.
It is for the wearing out of these three forms of suffering, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
d. Abandoning
"Monks, there are these three forms of suffering.
What three?
The sort of suffering caused by pain,
the sort caused by the activities,
the sort of suffering caused by the changeable nature of things.
These are the three.
It is for the abandoning of these three forms of suffering, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
§
Sutta 40
Obstructions
a. Full Comprehension
[40.1] THUS have I heard:
Once the Exalted One was staying near Sāvatthī.
Then the Exalted One addressed the monks,
saying:
"Monks."
"Yes, lord," replied those monks to the Exalted One.
The Exalted One said:
"Monks, there are these three (mental) obstructions.
What three?|| ||
The obstruction of lust,
the obstruction of hatred,
the obstruction of illusion.
These are the three.
It is for the full comprehension
of these three obstructions monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
b. Realization
"Monks, there are these three (mental) obstructions.
What three?|| ||
The obstruction of lust,
the obstruction of hatred,
the obstruction of illusion.
These are the three.
It is for the realization of (the meaning of) these three obstructions, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
c. Weariing Out
"Monks, there are these three (mental) obstructions.
What three?|| ||
The obstruction of lust,
the obstruction of hatred,
the obstruction of illusion.
These are the three.
It is for the wearing out of these three obstructions, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
d. Abandoning
"Monks, there are these three (mental) obstructions.
What three?|| ||
The obstruction of lust,
the obstruction of hatred,
the obstruction of illusion.
These are the three.
It is for the abandoning of these three obstructions, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
§
Sutta 41
Stains
a. Full Comprehension
[41.1] THUS have I heard:
Once the Exalted One was staying near Sāvatthī.
Then the Exalted One addressed the monks,
saying:
"Monks."
"Yes, lord," replied those monks to the Exalted One.
The Exalted One said:
"Monks, there are these three stains.
What three?
The stain of lust,
the stain of hatred,
the stain of illusion.
These are the three.
It is for the full comprehension
of these three stains, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
b. Realization
"Monks, there are these three stains.
What three?
The stain of lust,
the stain of hatred,
the stain of illusion.
These are the three.
It is for the realization of (the meaning of) these three stains, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
c. Weariing Out
"Monks, there are these three stains.
What three?
The stain of lust,
the stain of hatred,
the stain of illusion.
These are the three.
It is for the wearing out of these three stains, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
d. Abandoning
"Monks, there are these three stains.
What three?
The stain of lust,
the stain of hatred,
the stain of illusion.
These are the three.
It is for the abandoning of these three stains, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
§
Sutta 42
Pains
a. Full Comprehension
[42.1] THUS have I heard:
Once the Exalted One was staying near Sāvatthī.
Then the Exalted One addressed the monks,
saying:
"Monks."
"Yes, lord," replied those monks to the Exalted One.
The Exalted One said:
"Monks, there are these three pains.
What three?
The pain of lust,
the pain of hatred,
the pain of illusion.
These are the three.
It is for the full comprehension
of these three pains, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
b. Realization
"Monks, there are these three pains.
What three?
The pain of lust,
the pain of hatred,
the pain of illusion.
These are the three.
It is for the realization of (the meaning of) these three pains, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
c. Weariing Out
"Monks, there are these three pains.
What three?
The pain of lust,
the pain of hatred,
the pain of illusion.
These are the three.
It is for the wearing out of these three pains, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
d. Abandoning
"Monks, there are these three pains.
What three?
The pain of lust,
the pain of hatred,
the pain of illusion.
These are the three.
It is for the abandoning of these three pains, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
§
Sutta 43
Feelings
a. Full Comprehension
[43.1] THUS have I heard:
Once the Exalted One was staying near Sāvatthī.
Then the Exalted One addressed the monks,
saying:
"Monks."
"Yes, lord," replied those monks to the Exalted One.
The Exalted One said:
"Monks, there are these three feelings.
What three?
Feeling that is pleasant,
feeling that is painful,
feeling that is neither pleasant nor painful.
These are the three.
It is for the full comprehension
of these three feelings, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
b. Realization
"Monks, there are these three feelings.
What three?
Feeling that is pleasant,
feeling that is painful,
feeling that is neither pleasant nor painful.
These are the three.
It is for the realization of (the meaning of) these three feelings, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
c. Weariing Out
"Monks, there are these three feelings.
What three?
Feeling that is pleasant,
feeling that is painful,
feeling that is neither pleasant nor painful.
These are the three.
It is for the wearing out of these three feelings, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
d. Abandoning
"Monks, there are these three feelings.
What three?
Feeling that is pleasant,
feeling that is painful,
feeling that is neither pleasant nor painful.
These are the three.
It is for the abandoning of these three feelings, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
§
Sutta 44
Craving
a. Full Comprehension
[44.1] THUS have I heard:
Once the Exalted One was staying near Sāvatthī.
Then the Exalted One addressed the monks,
saying:
"Monks."
"Yes, lord," replied those monks to the Exalted One.
The Exalted One said:
"Monks, there axe these three cravings.
What three?
The craving for sensual delights,
the craving for becoming,
the craving for ceasing to become.
These are the three.
It is for the full comprehension
of these three cravings, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
b. Realization
"Monks, there axe these three cravings.
What three?
The craving for sensual delights,
the craving for becoming,
the craving for ceasing to become.
These are the three.
It is for the realization of (the meaning of) these three cravings, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
c. Weariing Out
"Monks, there axe these three cravings.
What three?
The craving for sensual delights,
the craving for becoming,
the craving for ceasing to become.
These are the three.
It is for the wearing out of these three cravings, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
d. Abandoning
"Monks, there axe these three cravings.
What three?
The craving for sensual delights,
the craving for becoming,
the craving for ceasing to become.
These are the three.
It is for the abandoning of these three cravings, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
§
Sutta 44.2
Thirst
a. Full Comprehension
[44.2.1] THUS have I heard:
Once the Exalted One was staying near Sāvatthī.
Then the Exalted One addressed the monks,
saying:
"Monks."
"Yes, lord," replied those monks to the Exalted One.
The Exalted One said:
"Monks, there axe these three thirsts.
What three?
The thirst for sensual delights,
the thirst for becoming,
the thirst for ceasing to become.
These are the three.
It is for the full comprehension
of these three thirsts, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
b. Realization
"Monks, there axe these three thirsts.
What three?
The thirst for sensual delights,
the thirst for becoming,
the thirst for ceasing to become.
These are the three.
It is for the realization of (the meaning of) these three thirsts, monks,
that the four right efforts is to be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
c. Weariing Out
"Monks, there axe these three thirsts.
What three?
The thirst for sensual delights,
the thirst for becoming,
the thirst for ceasing to become.
These are the three.
It is for the wearing out of these three thirsts, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
d. Abandoning
"Monks, there axe these three thirsts.
What three?
The thirst for sensual delights,
the thirst for becoming,
the thirst for ceasing to become.
These are the three.
It is for the abandoning of these three thirsts, monks,
that the four right efforts must be cultivated.
What four right efforts?
Herein a monk starts desire
for the non-arising of ill,
unprofitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the abandoning of ill,
unprofitable states
that have arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the arising
of profitable states
not yet arisen:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end).
He starts desire
for the establishing
of profitable states
that have arisen,
for their non-confusion,
for their more-becoming,
for their increase,
cultivation
and fulfilment:
he makes an effort,
sets going energy,
he lays hold of
and exerts his mind
(to this end)."
