akusala-vitakka
'unwholesome thoughts'
as defined under akusala (q.v.). In M. 20, five methods of overcoming them are given:
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by changing the object,
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thinking of the evil results,
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paying no attention,
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analysing,
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suppressing.
Tr. in The Removal of Distracting Thoughts (WHEEL 21).
