[717] Here, Ānanda, a bhikkhu dwells contemplating the body in the body, ardent, clearly comprehending, mindful, having removed covetousness and grief regarding the world. While he dwells contemplating the body in the body, there arises, with the body as its basis, a fever in the body, or sluggishness of mind (citta), or the mind is distracted outwardly. Then, Ānanda, that bhikkhu should direct his mind to some inspiring sign (nimitta). When he directs his mind to some inspiring sign, gladness (pāmojja) is born; in one who is gladdened, rapture is born; for one whose mind is filled with rapture, the body becomes tranquil; one whose body is tranquil feels pleasure; for one who is at ease, the mind becomes concentrated. He reflects thus: 'The purpose for which I directed my mind has been accomplished for me. Let me now withdraw it.' He withdraws it, and does not think, nor examine. He understands: 'I am without thought (vitakka), without examination (vicāra); inwardly mindful, I am at ease.'
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.