[82] Bhikkhus, in that regard a noble disciple reflects thus: 'Sensual pleasures in this present life and sensual pleasures in lives to come, sensual perceptions in this present life and sensual perceptions in lives to come — both of these are Māra's dominion; this is Māra's domain, this is Māra's bait, this is Māra's feeding-ground. Herein these evil, unwholesome states of mind — covetousness, ill will, and aggression (sārambha) — occur, and these very states come about as an obstacle for a noble disciple training herein. Suppose I were to dwell with a mind (citta) abundant and exalted (mahaggata), having overcome the world and resolved firmly with the mind. For when I dwell with a mind abundant and exalted, having overcome the world and resolved firmly with the mind, whatever evil, unwholesome states of mind there are — covetousness, ill will, and aggression — those will not be; and with the abandoning of them my mind will be not limited but measureless, well developed.' When he practices in this way and dwells much in that [practice], his mind becomes clear and confident with regard to that base (āyatana). When there is full confidence, he either attains the imperturbable (āneñja) here and now, or he is resolved [upon it] through wisdom. With the breaking up of the body, after death, this is possible: that consciousness which conduces [to rebirth] may pass on to the imperturbable. Bhikkhus, this is declared the first way of practice conducive to the imperturbable.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.