Ariya Sutta
“Monks,
These seven supports of awakening, [1]
when developed and cultivated,
are wise[2] and liberating[3],
They lead those who train in them
to the Complete Calming of Tension.
What Seven?
(1) The support of awakening of Presence [of mind]
(2) The support of awakening of Inquiring the Dhamma [4]
(3) The support of awakening of Enthusiasm [5]
(4) The support of awakening of Bliss
(5) The support of awakening of Calm
(6) The support of awakening of Samādhi [6]
(7) The support of awakening Steadiness [of mind]. [7]
Thus monks,
These seven supports of awakening,
when developed and increased,
are wise and liberating.
They lead those who train in them
to the Complete Calming of Tension.
[1] Bojjhaṅga: Aṅga: Limbs, sections, factors, aspect, cause, elements, components, constituents, parts, branches, supports, ingredients
[2] Ariya: Wise, virtuous, noble, awakened.
[3] ariyā niyyānikā niyyanti
[4] Dhammavicaya: Experience, investigation.
[5] Vīriya: Endurance, effort, determination, strength, exertion.
[6] Samādhi: Collectedness, meditation, mental composure, mental harmony
[7] Upekkhā: Steady Awareness or presence, poise, strong balance of mind.
