1.61
Bhikkhus, I do not see any other single quality causes unarisen wholesome qualities to arise, or arisen unwholesome qualities to decline as |rousing of energy::taking initiative, making a mental decision to act [vīriyārambha]|. For one who has aroused energy, bhikkhus, unarisen wholesome qualities arise, and arisen unwholesome qualities decline.
First.
1.62
“Bhikkhus, I do not see any other single quality that causes unarisen unwholesome qualities to arise, or arisen wholesome qualities to decline as |having many desires::longing and yearning for many things, greediness [mahicchatā]|. For one with many desires, bhikkhus, unarisen unwholesome qualities arise, and arisen wholesome qualities decline.”
Second.
1.63
“Bhikkhus, I do not see any other single quality that causes unarisen wholesome qualities to arise, or arisen unwholesome qualities to decline as |having few wishes::being content [appicchatā]|. For one with few wishes, bhikkhus, unarisen wholesome qualities arise, and arisen unwholesome qualities decline.”
Third.
1.64
“Bhikkhus, I do not see any other single quality that causes unarisen unwholesome qualities to arise, or arisen wholesome qualities to decline as |discontentment::dissatisfaction [asantuṭṭhitā]|. For one who is discontent, bhikkhus, unarisen unwholesome qualities arise, and arisen wholesome qualities decline.”
Fourth.
1.65
“Bhikkhus, I do not see any other single quality that causes unarisen wholesome qualities to arise, or arisen unwholesome qualities to decline as |being content::satisfaction, having few wishes [santuṭṭhitā]|. For one who is content, bhikkhus, unarisen wholesome qualities arise, and arisen unwholesome qualities decline.”
Fifth.
1.66
“Bhikkhus, I do not see any other single quality that causes unarisen unwholesome qualities to arise, or arisen wholesome qualities to decline as |unwise attention::improper attention, imprudent use of the mind [ayonisomanasikāra]|. For one who attends unwisely, bhikkhus, unarisen unwholesome qualities arise, and arisen wholesome qualities decline.”
Sixth.
1.67
“Bhikkhus, I do not see any other single quality that causes unarisen wholesome qualities to arise, or arisen unwholesome qualities to decline as |wise attention::proper attention, prudent use of the mind, wise reflection, attention to the source [yoniso + manasikāra]|. For one who attends wisely, bhikkhus, unarisen wholesome qualities arise, and arisen unwholesome qualities decline.”
Seventh.
1.68
“Bhikkhus, I do not see any other single quality that causes unarisen unwholesome qualities to arise, or arisen wholesome qualities to decline as |lack of full awareness::lack of attentiveness, lack of clear comprehension [asampajañña]|. For one who lacks full awareness, bhikkhus, unarisen unwholesome qualities arise, and arisen wholesome qualities decline.”
Eighth.
1.69
“Bhikkhus, I do not see any other single quality that causes unarisen wholesome qualities to arise, or arisen unwholesome qualities to decline, as much as having |full awareness::attentiveness, clear and full comprehension [sampajañña]|. For one having full awareness, bhikkhus, unarisen wholesome qualities arise, and arisen unwholesome qualities decline.”
Ninth.
1.70
“Bhikkhus, I do not see any other single quality that causes unarisen unwholesome qualities to arise, or arisen wholesome qualities to decline as |bad friendship::friendship with unwholesome persons [pāpamittatā]|. For one with bad friends, bhikkhus, unarisen unwholesome qualities arise, and arisen wholesome qualities decline.”
Tenth.