Indulging in 1) excessive sleep, 2) consuming intoxicants, and 3) sexual intercourse gives no satiation.

AN 3.108  Atitti sutta - No Satiation

“Tiṇṇaṁ, bhikkhave, paṭisevanāya natthi titti. Katamesaṁ tiṇṇaṁ? Soppassa, bhikkhave, paṭisevanāya natthi titti. Surāmerayapānassa, bhikkhave, paṭisevanāya natthi titti. Methunadhammasamāpattiyā, bhikkhave, paṭisevanāya natthi titti. Imesaṁ, bhikkhave, tiṇṇaṁ paṭisevanāya natthi tittī”ti.

“Bhikkhus, there are three things that give no |satiation::contentment, satisfaction [titti]| by indulging in them. What three? 1) There is no satiation by indulging in [excessive] sleep. 2) There is no satiation by indulging in |consuming intoxicants::drinking alcohol, drinking liquor and wine, taking intoxicating substances [surāmerayapāna]|. 3) There is no satiation by indulging in sexual intercourse. These are the three things, bhikkhus, that give no satiation by indulging in them.”

Qualities:

Consuming intoxicants

Consuming intoxicants

The use of substances that cloud the mind and impair clear awareness, leading to a loss of self-control and moral recklessness. Such consumption undermines mindfulness and ethical conduct, paving the way for further unwholesome actions.

Also known as: drinking liquor and wine, drinking alcohol, taking intoxicating substances
Pāli: surāmerayapāna
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Discontentment

Discontentment

A state of dissatisfaction with one's requisites or conditions. It fuels the search for more, disturbing peace and preventing the mind from settling into collectedness.

Also known as: dissatisfaction, unsatisfactoriness, boredom
Pāli: asantuṭṭhitā, aratī, atitta
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Drowsiness

Drowsiness

A heaviness or stiffness of the mind that leads to sleepiness. It shrouds clarity like a fog, making the mind unwieldy and prone to drifting away from its object.

Also known as: sleepiness, torpor, feeling lethargic, lit. stiffness (of mind/body due to tiredness)
Pāli: middha
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Sexual misconduct

Sexual misconduct

Transgression of boundaries in intimate relations—acting on desire in ways that betray trust, cause harm, or violate the commitments of oneself or others.

Also known as: crossing boundaries, infidelity, inappropriate sexual behavior, unfaithfulness to one's partner
Pāli: kāmesumicchācāra
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Last updated on December 13, 2025