[718] Furthermore, Ānanda, a bhikkhu dwells contemplating feelings in feelings (vedanā) … the mind in the mind (citta) … dwells contemplating dhammas in dhammas, ardent, clearly comprehending, mindful, having removed covetousness and grief regarding the world. While he dwells contemplating dhammas in dhammas, there arises in him, based upon dhammas, either a fever in the body, or sluggishness of mind, or the mind is distracted outwardly. Then, Ānanda, that bhikkhu should direct his mind toward some inspiring sign (nimitta). As he directs his mind toward some inspiring sign, gladness is born; in one who is gladdened, rapture (pīti) is born; for one whose mind is uplifted by rapture, the body becomes tranquil; one whose body is tranquil experiences happiness; the mind of one who is happy 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 he does not think and does not examine. He understands: "I am without thought, without examination, inwardly mindful, I am at ease." Thus indeed, Ānanda, there is development by direction.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.