DiscoverSNSN 35–44SN 37SN 37.23

The Buddha teaches on mindful regarding the qualities and circumstances of women in household life.

SN 37.23 Mindful

“Upaṭṭhitassati ca hoti, paññavā ca hoti …pe… imehi kho, anuruddha, pañcahi dhammehi samannāgato mātugāmo kāyassa bhedā paraṁ maraṇā sugatiṁ saggaṁ lokaṁ upapajjatī”ti.

Navamaṁ.

Ime aṭṭha suttantasaṅkhepā.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Upaṭṭhitassati ca hoti, paññavā ca hoti …pe…

“… They’re faithful, conscientious, prudent, mindful, and wise. …”

imehi kho, anuruddha, pañcahi dhammehi samannāgato mātugāmo kāyassa bhedā paraṁ maraṇā sugatiṁ saggaṁ lokaṁ upapajjatī”ti.

Navamaṁ.

Ime aṭṭha suttantasaṅkhepā.

Qualities:

Faith

Faith

☀️ bright quality

Confidence in the Buddha's awakening and the efficacy of the path. It brightens and steadies the mind, removing doubt and inspiring energy toward wholesome practice. True faith rests on clarity and direct experience rather than mere belief.

Also known as: confidence, trust, belief, conviction, self-assurance
Pāli: saddha, pasanna
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Fear of wrongdoing

Fear of wrongdoing

☀️ bright quality

A wholesome dread of misconduct that considers consequences and the censure of the wise. It looks outward—aware of blame, loss of reputation, and the suffering that follows unskillful action—and holds the mind back from crossing ethical boundaries.

Also known as: conscientious, moral dread, respect for others, (comm) originating from outside
Pāli: ottappa
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Mindfulness

Mindfulness

☀️ bright quality

Active presence of mind and lucid retention; the faculty that remembers the Dhamma, anchors attention to the chosen object or present experience, and guards the mind against unwholesome states.

Also known as: recollecting, remembering, keeping in mind, presence, awareness
Pāli: sati, anussati
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Last updated on July 27, 2026

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