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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Vibhaṅga · Vol. 35 · Section 650

[650] "Weakeners of wisdom" (paññāya dubbalīkaraṇe): because of these five hindrances (nīvaraṇa), wisdom (paññā) that has not arisen does not arise, and wisdom that has arisen ceases. Therefore it is said: "weakeners of wisdom."

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.