Severing the View of Self Is Contemplating the Unreality of the Five Aggregates

Severing the view of self involves contemplating the unreality, emptiness, and selflessness of the five aggregates; it is not about transforming the body into any particular state. Altering the body relies on the power of meditative concentration. Without severing the view of self, merely cultivating concentration can alter the physical form, causing the body to become incomplete or deformed, and only then can one confirm the selflessness of the physical body. Do not those who are paralyzed or disabled still harbor a deep-seated view of self? If one could transform the physical body into gold through contemplative practice, the view of self might become even stronger. The key lies in transforming one's cognitive understanding, directly perceiving that the physical body is false, empty, and unreal. Change the mind; there is no need to change the body. Do not contemplate becoming a disabled person. What if the power of concentration increases and the body genuinely develops problems — wouldn't that be problematic? Simply contemplate that the body is composed of components.