known as the five ‘hindrances’ (nīvaraṇa): sensual desire…
““known as the five ‘hindrances’ (nīvaraṇa): sensual desire, ill-will, tiredness and sleepiness, excitement and depression, and doubt. An ancient simile compares the mind that is continually prey to the five hindrances to a bowl of water disturbed or contaminated in five ways: mixed with red dye, steaming hot, full of moss and leaves, ruffled by the wind, muddied and in a dark place.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The mind can be disturbed by five hindrances, likened to a bowl of water contaminated in different ways.
In simple terms: Five mental obstacles cloud clarity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and cleanse mental hindrances.
Themes
mindfulness
obstacle
clarity
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
Dark place:0
Hindrances:1
Hindrances Nīvaraṇa:1
Known Hindrances:1
Nīvaraṇa Sensual:0
Prey Hindrances:0
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- spiritual study
- daily stress
Key Concepts
hindrances
mental defilements
Questions to Reflect On
- Which hindrance affects you most?
- How can you restore mental clarity?
A Different Perspective
Addressing one hindrance may not resolve others.