SN46.2 — Pabbatavagga Kāyasutta
Originating from Sāvatthi. Just as this body is sustained by food, persists because of food, and does not persist without food, in the same way, the five hindrances are sustained by their respective nourishments, persist because of nourishment, and do not persist without nourishment.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen sense satisfaction, or for the increase and expansion of the arisen sense satisfaction? There is the sign of beauty. In this, attention not placed at the origin is frequently given; this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen sense satisfaction or for the increase and expansion of the arisen sense satisfaction.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen ill-will, or for the increase and expansion of the arisen ill-will? There is the sign of repulsiveness. In this, attention not placed at the origin is frequently given; this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen ill-will, or for the increase and expansion of the arisen ill-will.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen sloth and torpor, or for the increase and expansion of the arisen sloth and torpor? There are boredom, lethargy, drowsiness, overeating, and mental sluggishness. In this, attention not placed at the origin is frequently given; this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen sloth and torpor or for the increase and expansion of the arisen sloth and torpor.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen restlessness and remorse, or for the increase and expansion of the arisen restlessness and remorse? There is non-calming of the mind. In this, attention not placed at the origin is frequently given; this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen restlessness and remorse or for the increase and expansion of the arisen restlessness and remorse.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen doubt, or for the increase and expansion of the arisen doubt? There are things that give rise to doubt. In this, attention not placed at the origin is frequently given; this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen doubt, or for the increase and expansion of the arisen doubt.
Just as this body is sustained by food, persists because of food, and does not persist without food, in the same way, these five hindrances are sustained by their respective nourishments, persist because of nourishment, and do not persist without nourishment.
Just as this body is sustained by food, persists because of food, and does not persist without food, in the same way, the seven factors of enlightenment are sustained by their respective nourishments, persist because of nourishment, and do not persist without nourishment.
In this, attention placed at the origin is frequently given; this is the nourishment for the arising of the unarisen mindfulness enlightenment factor or for the development and completion of the arisen mindfulness enlightenment factor. And what is the nourishment for the arising of the unarisen investigation of the dhamma enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of the arisen investigation of the dhamma enlightenment factor? There are wholesome and unwholesome dhammas, blameworthy and blameless dhammas, inferior and superior dhammas, and dhammas that are dark and bright with their counterparts.
In this, attention placed at the origin is frequently given; this is the nourishment for the arising of an unarisen investigation of the dhamma enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of an arisen investigation of the dhamma enlightenment factor. And what is the nourishment for the arising of the unarisen energy enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of the arisen energy enlightenment factor? There are the elements of initiative, exertion, and endeavor.
In this, attention placed at the origin is frequently given; this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen energy enlightenment factor or for the development and completion of the arisen energy enlightenment factor. And what is the nourishment for the arising of the unarisen joy enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of the arisen joy enlightenment factor? There are things that are the basis for the joy enlightenment factor.
In this, attention placed at the origin is frequently given; this is the nourishment for the arising of the unarisen joy enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of the arisen joy enlightenment factor. And what is the nourishment for the arising of the unarisen tranquility enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of the arisen tranquility enlightenment factor? There are tranquility of body and tranquility of mind.
In this, attention placed at the origin is frequently given; this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen tranquility enlightenment factor or for the development and completion of the arisen tranquility enlightenment factor. And what is the nourishment for the arising of the not yet arisen concentration enlightenment factor, or for the development and fulfillment of the arisen concentration enlightenment factor? Disciples, there is a sign of concentration, a sign of non-distraction.
Here, attention is frequently placed at the origin; this is the nourishment for the arising of the not-yet-arisen concentration enlightenment factor or for the development and fulfillment of the arisen concentration enlightenment factor. And what is the nourishment for the arising of the not yet arisen equanimity enlightenment factor, or for the development and fulfillment of the arisen equanimity enlightenment factor? Disciples, there are states conducive to the equanimity enlightenment factor.
Attention frequently placed at the origin: this is the nourishment for the arising of the not yet arisen equanimity enlightenment factor or for the development and fulfillment of the arisen equanimity enlightenment factor.
Just as this body is sustained by food, persists dependent on food, and does not persist without food, in the same way, these seven factors of enlightenment are sustained by nourishment, persist dependent on nourishment, and do not persist without nourishment.