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So that then, whatever the situation, mindfulness will recollect this wisdom.
So wisdom is like all the medicine in the chest.
Mindfulness chooses the right medicine
The specific wisdom which is needed to cope with the situation.
It is not necessary to bring the whole chest of medicines.
the application of which will solve the problem.
So this will be developed through practicing anapanasati, mindfulness of breathing.
One should understand that samadhi is like weight.
Wisdom is like sharpness.
So all of these are interconnected.
To function we need all four together.
mindfulness, wisdom, applied wisdom and samadhi.
With these four bodyguards, Viveka becomes perfect.
Nothing is disturbing the mind.
The mind is totally at peace.
Nothing will be biting.
You can see for yourself that viveka also means freedom.
It means independence.
So in viveka, there is also perfect freedom.
This is to be a perfected human being, or an arahant, the highest development of human life.