[355] Bhikkhus, when a bhikkhu possesses six qualities, whatever night or day comes upon him, only decline in wholesome qualities is to be expected for him, not growth. Which six? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu has many desires, is vexed, is not content with any kind of robes, almsfood, lodging, and medicinal requisites for the sick; he is without faith; he is immoral; he is lazy; he is muddled in mindfulness; and he is unwise. Bhikkhus, when a bhikkhu possesses these six qualities, whatever night or day comes upon him, only decline in wholesome qualities is to be expected for him, not growth.
Bhikkhus, when a bhikkhu possesses six qualities, whatever night or day comes upon him, only growth in wholesome qualities is to be expected for him, not decline. Which six? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu does not have many desires, is not vexed, is content with any kind of robes, almsfood, lodging, and medicinal requisites for the sick; he has faith; he is virtuous; he has aroused energy; he is mindful; and he is wise. Bhikkhus, when a bhikkhu possesses these six qualities, whatever night or day comes upon him, only growth in wholesome qualities is to be expected for him, not decline.
The Arahatta Chapter, the third.
Its summary (uddāna):
Suffering (dukkha), arahantship, and the superhuman,
happiness, and attainment,
the pair on greatness, the hells,
the foremost dhammas, and the night.
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The Sīti Chapter, the fourth.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.