16 Roots of Calm - Imperturbable Peace

                         16 Roots of Calm - Imperturbable Peace

1: The undepressed mind is not perturbed by any sadness - 

      therefore, it is unperturbed.

2: The unexcited mind is not perturbed by any agitation -
     therefore, it is unperturbed.

3: The unattracted mind is not perturbed by any desire -
     therefore, it is unperturbed.

4: The unopposed mind is not perturbed by any anger 

      therefore, it is unperturbed.

5: The self-reliant mind is not perturbed by other's opinions -    

     therefore, it is unperturbed.

6: The uninvolved mind is not perturbed by any annoyance - 
     therefore, it is unperturbed.

7: The released mind is not perturbed by any sensual lust -

     therefore, it is unperturbed.

8: The detached mind is not perturbed by any clinging - 

     therefore, it is unperturbed.

9: The un-hindered mind is not perturbed by any obstruction -

     therefore, it is unperturbed.

10: The unified mind is not perturbed by any diverse variety -

     therefore, it is unperturbed.

11: The mind reinforced by faith is not perturbed by any doubt -

     therefore, it is unperturbed.

12: The enthusiastic, keen mind is not perturbed by any laziness -

     therefore, it is unperturbed.

13: The acutely aware mind is not perturbed by any negligence -

     therefore, it is unperturbed.

14: The concentrated mind is not perturbed by any distraction -

     therefore, it is unperturbed.

15: The understanding mind is not perturbed by any confusion -

     therefore, it is unperturbed.

16: The illuminated mind is not perturbed by any dark blind ignorance -

     therefore, it is unperturbed.

These sixteen roots lead to the obtaining of super-human power and fearlessness.

          Source: Venerable Sāriputta, in The Path of Discrimination