DiscoverSNSN 45–56SN 46SN 46.153–164

The Buddha teaches a repeated formula on developing the seven awakening factors—mindfulness, investigation of principles, energy, rapture, tranquility, immersion, and equanimity—applied across varied topics in this grouped discourse.

PTS 5.138

SN 46.153–164 Hard Work, Etc.

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Soḷasamo.

Uddānaṁ

Balaṁ bījañca nāgo ca,
rukkho kumbhena sūkiyā;
Ākāsena ca dve meghā,
nāvā āgantukā nadīti.

(Bojjhaṅgasaṁyuttassa balakaraṇīyavaggo rāgavasena vitthāretabbo.)

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

…pe…

Soḷasamo.

Uddānaṁ

Balaṁ bījañca nāgo ca,

rukkho kumbhena sūkiyā;

Ākāsena ca dve meghā,

nāvā āgantukā nadīti.

(Bojjhaṅgasaṁyuttassa balakaraṇīyavaggo rāgavasena vitthāretabbo.)

(Tell in full as in SN 45.149–160, removal of greed version.)

Qualities:

Craving

Craving

☁️ dark quality

A driving ‘thirst’ that reaches out toward experiences, identities, or outcomes as the place to find satisfaction—“if only I had that.” It spins stories of lack, binds the mind to becoming, and invariably leads to suffering.

Also known as: wanting, yearning, longing, lit. thirst
Pāli: taṇha, abhijjhā
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Greed

Greed

☁️ dark quality

A grasping mental quality of craving, possessiveness, or lustful wanting that clings to objects or experiences; it fuels attachment and obstructs renunciation and contentment

Also known as: acquisitiveness, avarice, covetousness, rapacity, money grabbing, grabbiness
Pāli: lobha, gedha
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Last updated on September 10, 2026

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