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Once the meditator has developed the absorptions to this point not only can they see the inner bodies in succession — they will be able to see the corresponding feelings at the same time. For as long as the meditating monk is able to see and consider the feelings in the feelings continuously and strives to uproot the defilements, by cultivating the ‘mundane’ absorptions, his mind will become ‘cooler’ with the reduction of activity of defilements in the mind. At the same time, the meditator’s knowledge will grow with a thorough awareness. The meditator will become less prone to forgetfulness, confusion and absent-mindedness, in keeping with the scriptural Pali explanation: ”Ātapi sampajano satimā” In this way, the meditator will start to remove from his mind the subtle defilements of covetousness [abhijjhā], feeling slighted [domanassa] and ultimately the rest of the fetters [samyojana] too... 7.3 Mindfulness of the Mind in the Mind The mindfulness of the mind in the mind is to see and consider the mind both inside and outside, the whole of the time. It is obvious how we can be mindful of the state of the mind. If the mind is mixed up with desires, then you are mindful that ‘the mind is mixed up with desires’. If the mind is mixed up with hatred, then you are mindful that ‘the mind is mixed up with hatred’. If the mind is free of hatred you are mindful that ‘the mind is free of hatred’. If the mind is mixed up with delusion, you are mindful that ‘the mind is mixed up with delusion’. If the mind is sleepy, you are mindful that ‘the mind is sleepy’. If the mind is distracted, you