“Bhikkhus, through the development and frequent practice of the four |bases of psychic abilities::bases for spiritual power [iddhipādā]|, a bhikkhu, with the wearing away of the |mental defilements::mental outflows, discharges, taints [āsava]|, realizes for himself with direct knowing, in this very life, the taintless |liberation of mind::mental liberation, emancipation of heart, a meditation attainment [cetovimutti]| and |liberation by wisdom::emancipation by insight [paññāvimutti]|, and having entered upon it, dwells in it.
What are these four?
Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the basis of psychic ability that is endowed with |collectedness::stability of mind, stillness of mind, mental composure [samādhi]| arising from |aspiration::a goal, an interest, an objective, i.e. a wholesome motivation [chanda]| and accompanied by intentional effort, develops the basis of psychic ability that is endowed with collectedness arising from |determination::will power, energy [vīriya]| and accompanied by intentional effort, and develops the basis of psychic ability that is endowed with collectedness arising from |[purification of] mind::purification of heart [citta]| and accompanied by intentional effort.
Bhikkhus, through the development and frequent practice of these four bases of psychic abilities, a bhikkhu, with the wearing away of the mental defilements, realizes for himself with direct knowing, in this very life, the taintless liberation of mind and liberation by wisdom, and having entered upon it, dwells in it.”