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The 5 Abilities (Indriya)

Determination is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Ability of Faith.

Exertion is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Ability of Enthusiasm.

Establishment is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Ability of Awareness.

Non-distraction is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Ability of Concentration.

Seeing is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Ability of Understanding.



The 5 Powers (Bala)

Unshakability by skepticism is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Power of Faith.

Unshakability by laziness is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Power of Enthusiasm.

Unshakability by negligence is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Power of Awareness..

Unshakability by agitating distractions is the meaning, purpose &
effect of the Power of Concentration.

Unshakability by Ignorance, uncertainty & doubt is the meaning,
purpose & effect of the Power of Understanding.



The 7 Links to Awakening (Bojjhanga)

Foundation is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Awareness Link to Awakening.

Investigation is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Curiosity Link to Awakening.

Effort is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Enthusiasm Link to Awakening.

Intentness upon is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Joy Link to Awakening.

Peace is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Tranquility Link to Awakening.

Focus is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Concentration Link to Awakening.

Reflection is the meaning, purpose & effect
of the Equanimity Link to Awakening.



The Noble 8-fold Way (Magga)

Seeing is the meaning, purpose & effect of Right View.

Directing onto is the meaning, purpose & effect of Right Motivation.

Embracing is the meaning, purpose & effect of Right Speech.

Originating is the meaning, purpose & effect of Right Action.

Cleansing is the meaning, purpose & effect of Right Livelihood.

Exertion is the meaning, purpose & effect of Right Effort.

Establishment is the meaning, purpose & effect of Right Awareness.

Non-Distraction is the meaning, purpose & effect of Right Concentration.



Source:

The Path of Discrimination I (417-30)
Patisambhidamagga I [88-91]
Spoken by Sariputta.




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