sn46.52:9.1 And what is the way in which the five hindrances become ten?
sn46.52:9.2 Sensual desire for what is internal is a hindrance; and sensual desire for what is external is also a hindrance.
sn46.52:9.3 That’s how what is concisely referred to as ‘the hindrance of sensual desire’ becomes twofold.
sn46.52:9.4 Ill will for what is internal is a hindrance; and ill will for what is external is also a hindrance.
sn46.52:9.5 That’s how what is concisely referred to as ‘the hindrance of ill will’ becomes twofold.
sn46.52:9.6 Dullness is a hindrance; and drowsiness is also a hindrance.
sn46.52:9.7 That’s how what is concisely referred to as ‘the hindrance of dullness and drowsiness’ becomes twofold.
sn46.52:9.8 Restlessness is a hindrance; and remorse is also a hindrance.
sn46.52:9.9 That’s how what is concisely referred to as ‘the hindrance of restlessness and remorse’ becomes twofold.
sn46.52:9.10 Doubt about internal things is a hindrance; and doubt about external things is also a hindrance.
sn46.52:9.11 That’s how what is concisely referred to as ‘the hindrance of doubt’ becomes twofold.
sn46.52:9.12 This is the way in which the five hindrances become ten.