SN46.2 — Pabbatavagga Kāyasutta
Originating from Sāvatthi.
Just as this body is sustained by food, stands because of food, and does not stand without food; in the same way the five hindrances are sustained by their respective nourishments, stand because of nourishment, and do not stand without nourishment.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen sensual desire, or for the increase and expansion of arisen sensual desire?
There is the sign of beauty. In this, inappropriate attention is frequently given: this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen sensual desire, or for the increase and expansion of arisen sensual desire.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen ill-will, or for the increase and expansion of arisen ill-will? There is the sign of repulsiveness. In this, inappropriate attention is frequently given: this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen ill-will, or for the increase and expansion of arisen ill-will.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen sloth and torpor, or for the increase and expansion of arisen sloth and torpor? There are boredom, lethargy, drowsiness, overeating, and mental sluggishness. In this, inappropriate attention is frequently given: this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen sloth and torpor, or for the increase and expansion of arisen sloth and torpor.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen restlessness and remorse, or for the increase and expansion of arisen restlessness and remorse? There is non-calming of the mind. In this, inappropriate attention is frequently given: this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen restlessness and remorse, or for the increase and expansion of arisen restlessness and remorse.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen doubt, or for the increase and expansion of arisen doubt? There are things that give rise to doubt. In this, inappropriate attention is frequently given: this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen doubt, or for the increase and expansion of arisen doubt.
Just as this body is sustained by food, stands because of food, and does not stand without food; in the same way these five hindrances are sustained by their respective nourishments, stand because of nourishment, and do not stand without nourishment.
Just as this body is sustained by food, stands because of food, and does not stand without food; in the same way the seven factors of enlightenment are sustained by their respective nourishments, stand because of nourishment, and do not stand without nourishment.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen mindfulness enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of arisen mindfulness enlightenment factor?
There are things that are the basis for the mindfulness enlightenment factor. In this, appropriate attention is frequently given: this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen mindfulness enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of arisen mindfulness enlightenment factor.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen investigation of dhamma enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of arisen investigation of 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, appropriate attention is frequently given: this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen investigation of dhamma enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of arisen investigation of dhamma enlightenment factor.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen energy enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of arisen energy enlightenment factor?
There are the elements of initiative, exertion, and endeavor. In this, appropriate attention is frequently given: this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen energy enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of arisen energy enlightenment factor.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen joy enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of arisen joy enlightenment factor?
There are things that are the basis for the joy enlightenment factor. In this, appropriate attention is frequently given: this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen joy enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of arisen joy enlightenment factor.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen tranquility enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of arisen tranquility enlightenment factor?
There are tranquility of body and tranquility of mind. In this, appropriate attention is frequently given: this is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen tranquility enlightenment factor, or for the development and completion of arisen tranquility enlightenment factor.
And what is the nourishment for the arising of unarisen For the arising of the 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, frequent wise attention: 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. Here, frequent wise attention: 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, stands dependent on food, and does not stand without food; in the same way these seven factors of enlightenment are sustained by nourishment, stand dependent on nourishment, and do not stand without nourishment.