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What is the relationship between the definitions of sampajañña (clear comprehension) in SN 47.2 and SN 47.35?
From SN 47.35 (translated by Bodhi):
“And how, bhikkhus, does a bhikkhu exercise clear comprehension? Here, bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu feelings are understood as they arise, understood as they remain present, understood as they pass away. Thoughts are understood as they arise, understood as they remain present, understood as they pass away. Perceptions are understood as they arise, understood as they remain present, understood as they pass away. It is in this way, bhikkhus, that a bhikkhu exercises clear comprehension.
From SN 47.2 (translated by Bodhi):
“And how, bhikkhus, does a bhikkhu exercise clear comprehension? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu is one who acts with clear comprehension when going forward and returning; when looking ahead and looking aside; when drawing in and extending the limbs; when wearing his robes and carrying his outer robe and bowl; when eating, drinking, chewing his food, and tasting; when defecating and urinating; when walking, standing, sitting, falling asleep, waking up, speaking, and keeping silent. It is in such a way that a bhikkhu exercises clear comprehension.
The difference is, in the 4 jhanas, SN 47.35 is the more suitable range of activity, since one is typically doing quiet sitting with eyes closed. SN 47.35 is the same as a portion AN 4.41, which clearly puts it in the 4 jhanas and samadhi development context. Standard 3rd jhana formula, explicitly states one has sati and sampajano.
Outside of 4 jhanas, S&S sati and sampajano do not shut off, they continue working, but with a dynamic range of activity as SN 47.2 gives examples for.
sampajano in both SN 47.35 and SN 47.2 mean the same thing, sampajano is one who is lucidly-discerning, or clearly-comprehending exactly what they're doing every moment.
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