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Wisdom State
Satipatthana
 
1.3.4 Five Controlling Faculties (Indriya)
 
 
            (As applied to Satipatthana)
            1) Saddha-Indriya (controlling faculty of confidence, faith): In this state, the mind becomes strong, doesn't have boredom. Yogi believes Satipatthana is the true path to end suffering.
            2) Viriya-Indriya (controlling faculty of energy): Earnestness that controls the mind; takes away laziness in practice.
            3) Sati-Indriya (controlling faculty of mindfulness): Mindfulness becomes very strong. Doesn't forget sitting rupa.
            4) Samadhi-Indriya (controlling faculty of concentration and knowing sitting rupa): The mind stays in the present moment in Satipatthana.
            5) Panna-Indriya (controlling faculty of wisdom): Destroys moha. Controls the mind, so it knows the whole posture is sitting rupa.