The five hindrances are impurities weakening wisdom, while the seven factors of awakening are non-obstructions.
“Pañcime, bhikkhave, āvaraṇā nīvaraṇā cetaso upakkilesā paññāya dubbalīkaraṇā. Katame pañca? Kāmacchando, bhikkhave, āvaraṇo nīvaraṇo cetaso upakkileso paññāya dubbalīkaraṇo. Byāpādo, bhikkhave, āvaraṇo nīvaraṇo cetaso upakkileso paññāya dubbalīkaraṇo. Thinamiddhaṁ, bhikkhave, āvaraṇaṁ nīvaraṇaṁ cetaso upakkilesaṁ paññāya dubbalīkaraṇaṁ. Uddhaccakukkuccaṁ, bhikkhave, āvaraṇaṁ nīvaraṇaṁ cetaso upakkilesaṁ paññāya dubbalīkaraṇaṁ. Vicikicchā, bhikkhave, āvaraṇā nīvaraṇā cetaso upakkilesā paññāya dubbalīkaraṇā. Ime kho, bhikkhave, pañca āvaraṇā nīvaraṇā cetaso upakkilesā paññāya dubbalīkaraṇā.
“Bhikkhus, there are these five obstructions, |hindrances::barriers, obstacles [nīvaraṇa]|, and impurities of the mind that weaken |wisdom::distinctive knowledge, discernment [paññā]|. What are the five? 1.) |Sensual desire::interest in sensual pleasure, sensual impulse [kāmacchanda]|, bhikkhus, is an obstruction, a hindrance, and an impurity of the mind that weakens wisdom. 2.) |Ill will::intentional act of mentally opposing or rejecting others; an intentional construct fueled by aversion, directed against kindness or compassion. It manifests as hostility of will, impeding goodwill and fostering internal or external conflict. [byāpāda]|, bhikkhus, is an obstruction, a hindrance, and an impurity of the mind that weakens wisdom. 3.) |Dullness and drowsiness::lack of mental clarity or alertness, mental sluggishness, lethargy, sleepiness lit. stiffness (of mind/body due to tiredness) [thinamiddha]|, bhikkhus, is an obstruction, a hindrance, and an impurity of the mind that weakens wisdom. 4.) |Restlessness and worry::agitation and edginess, distraction, fidgeting, fiddling, uneasiness [uddhaccakukkucca]|, bhikkhus, is an obstruction, a hindrance, and an impurity of the mind that weakens wisdom. 5.) |Doubt::uncertainty, indecisiveness wrt suffering, its arising, its ending, and the way of practice leading to the end of suffering [vicikiccha]|, bhikkhus, is an obstruction, a hindrance, and an impurity of the mind that weakens wisdom. These, bhikkhus, are the five obstructions, hindrances, and impurities of the mind that weaken wisdom.
Sattime, bhikkhave, bojjhaṅgā anāvaraṇā anīvaraṇā cetaso anupakkilesā bhāvitā bahulīkatā vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattanti. Katame satta? Satisambojjhaṅgo, bhikkhave, anāvaraṇo anīvaraṇo cetaso anupakkileso bhāvito bahulīkato vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattati …pe… upekkhāsambojjhaṅgo, bhikkhave, anāvaraṇo anīvaraṇo cetaso anupakkileso bhāvito bahulīkato vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattati. Ime kho, bhikkhave, satta bojjhaṅgā anāvaraṇā anīvaraṇā cetaso anupakkilesā bhāvitā bahulīkatā vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattantīti.
Bhikkhus, these seven factors of awakening are |non-obstructions::not blocking, not impeding; lit. not obstructing [anāvaraṇa]|, non-hindrances, and |non-impurities::non-corruptions, not defilements [anupakkilesa]| of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, they lead to the |realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation::personal experience of the fruit of liberation and wisdom [vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyā]|. What seven? 1.) The |awakening factor of mindfulness::the quality of mindfulness leading to full awakening, remembering as a factor of enlightenment; first of the seven awakening factors [satisambojjhaṅga]|, bhikkhus, is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 2.) The |awakening factor of investigation of states::the quality of discriminative investigation into states, mental qualities and other phenomena; analyzing the teaching as a factor of enlightenment; second of the seven awakening factors [dhammavicayasambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 3.) The |awakening factor of energy::the quality of unrelenting effort, the sustaining power of persistence as a factor of enlightenment; third of the seven awakening factors [vīriyasambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 4.) The |awakening factor of joy::the quality of heartfelt gladness, spiritual rapture untainted by sensuality, as a factor of enlightenment; fourth of the seven awakening factors [pītisambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 5.) The |awakening factor of tranquility::the quality of inner stillness, bodily and mental calm, as a factor of enlightenment; fifth of the seven awakening factors [passaddhisambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 6.) The |awakening factor of collectedness::the quality of unification, stability, and deep stillness of the mind, as a factor of enlightenment; sixth of the seven awakening factors [samādhisambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 7.) The |awakening factor of equanimity::the quality of balanced observation, non-reactivity, and mental equipoise as a factor of enlightenment; seventh of the seven awakening factors [upekkhāsambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. Bhikkhus, these seven factors of awakening are non-obstructions, non-hindrances, and non-impurities of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, they lead to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation.”
“Bhikkhus, there are these five obstructions, |hindrances::barriers, obstacles [nīvaraṇa]|, and impurities of the mind that weaken |wisdom::distinctive knowledge, discernment [paññā]|. What are the five? 1.) |Sensual desire::interest in sensual pleasure, sensual impulse [kāmacchanda]|, bhikkhus, is an obstruction, a hindrance, and an impurity of the mind that weakens wisdom. 2.) |Ill will::intentional act of mentally opposing or rejecting others; an intentional construct fueled by aversion, directed against kindness or compassion. It manifests as hostility of will, impeding goodwill and fostering internal or external conflict. [byāpāda]|, bhikkhus, is an obstruction, a hindrance, and an impurity of the mind that weakens wisdom. 3.) |Dullness and drowsiness::lack of mental clarity or alertness, mental sluggishness, lethargy, sleepiness lit. stiffness (of mind/body due to tiredness) [thinamiddha]|, bhikkhus, is an obstruction, a hindrance, and an impurity of the mind that weakens wisdom. 4.) |Restlessness and worry::agitation and edginess, distraction, fidgeting, fiddling, uneasiness [uddhaccakukkucca]|, bhikkhus, is an obstruction, a hindrance, and an impurity of the mind that weakens wisdom. 5.) |Doubt::uncertainty, indecisiveness wrt suffering, its arising, its ending, and the way of practice leading to the end of suffering [vicikiccha]|, bhikkhus, is an obstruction, a hindrance, and an impurity of the mind that weakens wisdom. These, bhikkhus, are the five obstructions, hindrances, and impurities of the mind that weaken wisdom.
Bhikkhus, these seven factors of awakening are |non-obstructions::not blocking, not impeding; lit. not obstructing [anāvaraṇa]|, non-hindrances, and |non-impurities::non-corruptions, not defilements [anupakkilesa]| of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, they lead to the |realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation::personal experience of the fruit of liberation and wisdom [vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyā]|. What seven? 1.) The |awakening factor of mindfulness::the quality of mindfulness leading to full awakening, remembering as a factor of enlightenment; first of the seven awakening factors [satisambojjhaṅga]|, bhikkhus, is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 2.) The |awakening factor of investigation of states::the quality of discriminative investigation into states, mental qualities and other phenomena; analyzing the teaching as a factor of enlightenment; second of the seven awakening factors [dhammavicayasambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 3.) The |awakening factor of energy::the quality of unrelenting effort, the sustaining power of persistence as a factor of enlightenment; third of the seven awakening factors [vīriyasambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 4.) The |awakening factor of joy::the quality of heartfelt gladness, spiritual rapture untainted by sensuality, as a factor of enlightenment; fourth of the seven awakening factors [pītisambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 5.) The |awakening factor of tranquility::the quality of inner stillness, bodily and mental calm, as a factor of enlightenment; fifth of the seven awakening factors [passaddhisambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 6.) The |awakening factor of collectedness::the quality of unification, stability, and deep stillness of the mind, as a factor of enlightenment; sixth of the seven awakening factors [samādhisambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. 7.) The |awakening factor of equanimity::the quality of balanced observation, non-reactivity, and mental equipoise as a factor of enlightenment; seventh of the seven awakening factors [upekkhāsambojjhaṅga]| is a non-obstruction, a non-hindrance, and a non-impurity of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, it leads to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation. Bhikkhus, these seven factors of awakening are non-obstructions, non-hindrances, and non-impurities of the mind. When cultivated and frequently practiced, they lead to the realization of true knowledge and the fruit of liberation.”
“Pañcime, bhikkhave, āvaraṇā nīvaraṇā cetaso upakkilesā paññāya dubbalīkaraṇā. Katame pañca? Kāmacchando, bhikkhave, āvaraṇo nīvaraṇo cetaso upakkileso paññāya dubbalīkaraṇo. Byāpādo, bhikkhave, āvaraṇo nīvaraṇo cetaso upakkileso paññāya dubbalīkaraṇo. Thinamiddhaṁ, bhikkhave, āvaraṇaṁ nīvaraṇaṁ cetaso upakkilesaṁ paññāya dubbalīkaraṇaṁ. Uddhaccakukkuccaṁ, bhikkhave, āvaraṇaṁ nīvaraṇaṁ cetaso upakkilesaṁ paññāya dubbalīkaraṇaṁ. Vicikicchā, bhikkhave, āvaraṇā nīvaraṇā cetaso upakkilesā paññāya dubbalīkaraṇā. Ime kho, bhikkhave, pañca āvaraṇā nīvaraṇā cetaso upakkilesā paññāya dubbalīkaraṇā.
Sattime, bhikkhave, bojjhaṅgā anāvaraṇā anīvaraṇā cetaso anupakkilesā bhāvitā bahulīkatā vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattanti. Katame satta? Satisambojjhaṅgo, bhikkhave, anāvaraṇo anīvaraṇo cetaso anupakkileso bhāvito bahulīkato vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattati …pe… upekkhāsambojjhaṅgo, bhikkhave, anāvaraṇo anīvaraṇo cetaso anupakkileso bhāvito bahulīkato vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattati. Ime kho, bhikkhave, satta bojjhaṅgā anāvaraṇā anīvaraṇā cetaso anupakkilesā bhāvitā bahulīkatā vijjāvimuttiphalasacchikiriyāya saṁvattantīti.