In the “Mind Consciousness Process” of Cognition (Mano Vinnan& #3642;a Vithi), in the Sensual Realm, objects are of two types. These being:
a) Distinct Objects (Vibhutaramman& #3642;a).
b) Indistinct Objects (Avibhutaramman& #3642;a).
1. When a Mental Object (Dhammaramman& #3642;a) has appeared distinctly at the Mind Door (Mano Dvara), then in due order :
i) The Citta in the Passive State (Bhavanga) vibrates for one mo ment of the perception process. This is called Bhavanga Vibrates (Bhavangacalana)
ii) Mind Door Adverting (Manodvaravajjana) arises for one moment investigating the object which has been presented at the Mind Door, and then ceases.
iii) Seven Apperceptive Moments in the Sensual Realm (Kamavacara Javana) then arise and cease.
iv) The Citta which performs the function of Retaining (Tadalambana) the object arises for two moments and then ceases.
The Citta then drops to the Stream of the Passive State. Mental Objects which arise in a process of the Citta, as above, are classed as Distinct Objects.
2. If, however, when a mental object appears at the Mind Door;
i) The Citta in the Passive State vibrates for one moment, breaking, the Stream of the Passive State.
ii) Mind Door Adverting to the object, arises for one moment.
iii) Seven Apperceptive Moments in the Sensual Realm arise and cease.
The Citta then drops to the Stream of the Passive state, and the Retaining Citta (Tadalambana) cannot arise. Mental Objects which arise in a process of this type are classed as Indistinct Objects (Avibhutaramman& #3642;a).
3. In the Absorption Apperception Process (Appana Javana Vara), there are no categories of Distinct and Indistinct Objects. There is also no moment of the Citta which Performs the Function of Retaining (Tadalambana).
i) In the first moment of the Absorption Apperception Process, Mind Door Adverting (Manodvaravajjana) arises for one moment then ceases. Then in due order, there arises :
ii) The Citta of the Sensual Realm for four or three successive moments of Apperception, depending on the ability of the person concerned, as to whether he is of a sluggish intuition(Dandhabhinna), or of quick intuition (Khippabhinna).
If the person is of Sluggish Intuition, then one of the types of Consciousness of the Sensual Realm Associated with Knowledge (Nana Sampayutta Kamavacara), arises for four moments of Apperception, which are, in due order:
a) Preparatory(Parikamma Javana).
b) Approaching(Upacara Javana).
c) Adapting(Anuloma Javana).
d) Adopting(Gotrabhu Javana),
For one who is of quick intuition, there only arise the three Apperceptive Moments of:
a) Approaching.
b) Adapting.
c) Adopting.
Thus, the Citta of the Sensual Realm Associated with Knowledge, having arisen for four or three Apperceptive Moments, then ceases, and is followed by :
iii) One of the twenty six Sublime and Transcendentavl Apperceptions (Mahaggata Javana and Lokuttara Javana), whichever is suited to the person, then descends into the State of Absorption (Appana Vithi) for one moment.
Following which, the Citta then falls to the Passive State which is the end of the Absorption Apperception Process.
4. If the Absorption Process (Appana Vithi) is going to be a “Path Process” (Magga Vithi), then :
i) The Preparatory Moment, which is the First Moment of Appercep tion, overcomes the Grossest Defilements.
ii) The Approaching Moment, which is the Second Moment, overcomes the Medium Defilements.
iii) The Adapting Moment, which is the Third Moment, overcomes the Subtle Defilements.
iv) The Adopting Moment, which is the Fourth Moment, then points the way to the Seeing of Nibbana.
In this Transcendental Apperceptive Process, the Adopting Moment should be understood to be the moment when the Citta goes beyond the Mundane State and enters the Transcendental State, or it may be understood to mean that one leaves the Status (Gocara) of the ordinary person (Puthujjana), and attains the Status of the Noble Ones (Ariya).
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