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The six factors of the first dhyāna. The Mahāsaṃnipāta-sūtra says: 'Regarding the first dhyāna, it is called endowed and it is also called detached. Detached means detached from the five hindrances; endowed means endowed with five factors. As for the five factors, they are initial thought, sustained thought, joy, pleasure, tranquility, and concentration. 1. The factor of initial thought: What is called initial thought? As the mind's thinking, great thinking, pondering, great pondering, contemplating the nature of the mind—this is called initial thought. What is called sustained thought? The mind's practicing, great practicing, universally practicing and following joy—this is called sustained thought. What is called joy? As truly knowing the great and knowing the small, the mind moving its mind—this is called joy. What is called pleasure? Practicing this dharma, the mind is delighted and receives the contact of pleasure—this is called pleasure. What is called tranquility? It refers to the mind being tranquil and the body being tranquil, receiving the contact of pleasure—this is called tranquility. What is called concentration? It refers to if the mind abides, greatly abides without distraction, is not mistaken regarding conditions, and has no inversion—this is called abiding.'