Which Hindrances are counteracted or enhance by the 37 and Jhana Factors?

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This is just an outline of a few things I have collected so far:

Sensual Desire

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One-pointedness of mind, of the factors of absorption (jhananga);

Mindfulness, of the spiritual faculties (indriya);

Mindfulness, of the factors of enlightenment (bojjhanga).


Ill-Will

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Rapture, of the factors of absorption (jhananga);

Faith, of the spiritual faculties (indriya);

Rapture and equanimity, of the factors of enlightenment (bojjhanga).


Sloth and Torpor

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Applied thought, of the factors of absorptions (jhananga); Energy, of the spiritual faculties (indriya); Investigation of reality, energy and rapture, of the factors of enlightenment (bojjhanga).

When the mind is sluggish, it is not the proper time for cultivating the following factors of enlightenment: tranquillity, concentration and equanimity, because a sluggish mind can hardly be aroused by them.

When the mind is sluggish, it is the proper time for cultivating the following factors of enlightenment: investigation of reality, energy and rapture, because a sluggish mind can easily be aroused by them.

β€” SN 46:53


Restlessness and Remorse

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Rapture, of the factors of absorption (jhananga);

Concentration, of the spiritual faculties (indriya);

Tranquillity, concentration and equanimity, of the factors of enlightenment (bojjhanga).

When the mind is restless it is not the proper time for cultivating the following factors of enlightenment: investigation of the doctrine, energy and rapture, because an agitated mind can hardly be quietened by them.

When the mind is restless, it is the proper time for cultivating the following factors of enlightenment: tranquillity, concentration and equanimity, because an agitated mind can easily be quietened by them.

β€” SN 46:53


Doubt

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Reflection, of the factors of absorption (jhananga);

Wisdom, of the spiritual faculties (indriya);

Investigation of reality, of the factors of enlightenment (bojjhanga).

Source: The Five Mental Hindrances and Their Conquest, SN 46.53 - Fire

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