1: The un-depressed mind is not perturbed by apathy, thus it is unperturbed.
2: The un-excited mind is not perturbed by agitation, thus it is
unperturbed.
3: The un-attracted mind is not perturbed by desire, thus it is unperturbed.
4: The un-opposed mind is not perturbed by anger, thus it is unperturbed.
5: The self-reliant mind is not perturbed by opinions, thus it is
unperturbed.
6: The un-involved mind is not perturbed by desire-to-do, thus it is
unperturbed.
7: The released mind is not perturbed by lust for sensing, thus it is
unperturbed.
8: The un-associated mind is not perturbed by clinging, thus it is
unperturbed.
9: The un-blocked mind is not perturbed by obstructions, thus it is
unperturbed.
10: The unified mind is not perturbed by diverse varieties, thus it is
unperturbed.
11: The mind reinforced by faith is not perturbed by doubt, thus it is
unperturbed.
12: The enthusiastic keen mind is not perturbed by laziness, thus it is
unperturbed.
13: The acutely aware mind is not perturbed by negligence, thus it is
unperturbed.
14: The concentrated mind is not perturbed by distraction, thus it is
unperturbed.
15: The understanding mind is not perturbed by ignorance, thus it is
unperturbed.
16: The illuminated mind is not perturbed by blind darkness, thus it is
unperturbed.
These sixteen roots of success lead to the obtaining of super-human power
and
to the fearlessness of one enjoying the success of supra-human force...
Source:
Sāriputta,
in:
The Path of
Discrimination: Patidasambhidāmagga
II 206
