No Transformation in Body and Mind Signifies the Practice Has Not Embarked on the Path

Some may say that when one attains the first fruition, defilements are not eradicated, and no transformation occurs in body and mind—this is normal. However, within worldly phenomena, when the mental faculty truly comprehends a certain matter, it can become unusually agitated, causing significant bodily changes and intense emotional upheaval—whether tears welling up, body trembling, a reverent expression, or...

During the practice of the Thirty-Seven Aids to Enlightenment before attaining fruition, both body and mind undergo gradual changes. If there is no change, it indicates an absence of practice, incorrect direction in cultivation, or a fundamental lack of diligence and earnestness.