諸經要集 12.31

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12.31

Third, the hindrance of drowsiness and torpor: The internal mind becoming dark and muddled is called 'torpor' (mian). The five sense faculties becoming obscured, abandoning control of the limbs, lying down slackly, and nodding toward deep sleep is called 'drowsiness' (shui). This hindrance of drowsiness and torpor can destroy true joy in both this life and future lives. Such an evil phenomenon is the most unwholesome. Why? The other hindrances can be removed through sensory awareness, but sleep is like a dead person, lacking all awareness and sensation; because one is unaware, it is difficult to eliminate. As the Dazhidu lun says, a bodhisattva admonishing sleepy disciples spoke a verse:

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