← Aṅguttara NikāyaAN6.86Numbered Discourses 6.86SuttaCentral (Bhikkhu Sujato translation)Select any verse to keep it — saved passages go to your Dhamma Deck, the same one the app uses.Numbered Discourses 6.869. CoolnessObstacles“Mendicants, someone with six qualities is unable to enter the sure path with regards to skillful qualities even when listening to the true teaching.What six?They’re obstructed by deeds, defilements, or results. And they’re faithless, unenthusiastic, and witless.Someone with these six qualities is unable to enter the sure path with regards to skillful qualities, even when listening to the true teaching.Someone with six qualities is able to enter the sure path with regards to skillful qualities when listening to the true teaching.What six?They’re not obstructed by deeds, defilements, or results. And they’re faithful, enthusiastic, and wise.Someone with these six qualities is able to enter the sure path with regards to skillful qualities when listening to the true teaching.”