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## Chapter 296: Discourse on the Rejection of Distractions
**19.** **Khuhhanjane** (Khuhhanjana): To focus on hunger, thirst, and the like while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of a beggar in Rajagriha who desires alms but does not receive them.
**20.** **Panthanjane** (Panthanjana): To focus on the path, the distance, and the time it takes to reach a destination while meditating is wrong. This is a general statement. Here, the example is of a person wearing a bark garment who is going to the city of Potanapuri.
**21.** **Panthanamjane** (Panthanamjana): To focus on a difficult and uneven path while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of the path taken by Brahmadutta and the path taken by Vardhana.
**22.** **Niinjane** (Niinjana): To focus on sleep while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of a person who is overcome by sleep while meditating and is attacked by an elephant.
**23.** **Niaanjanjane** (Niaanjanjana): To focus on desires for heaven, the position of Indra, and the like while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of Draupadi.
**24.** **Nehanjane** (Nehanjana): To focus on excessive attachment to children and the like, and the love for them, while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of the Ahiranna people.
**25.** **Kamanjane** (Kamanjana): To focus on desires for objects while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of a goldsmith who desires laughter and amusement.
**26.** **Kalusanjane** (Kalusanjana): To focus on the defilement of the mind, such as desire, envy, and praise of others' qualities, while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of the great warrior Piddhamahapiddha who is envious of Bahu and Subahu.
**27.** **Kalahamjane** (Kalahamjana): To focus on quarrels, arguments, and harsh words while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of Narada.
**28.** **Jujhanjane** (Jujhanjana): To focus on killing enemies while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of a king who kills his brother in a battle.
**29.** **Nijujhanjane** (Nijujhanjana): To focus on the desire to kill in a battle while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of Bahubali and Bharata.
**30.** **Sangamjane** (Sangamjana): To focus on the desire for objects while being in a group while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of King Ratha and his wife Rajamati.
**31.** **Sangahanjane** (Sangahanjana): To focus on excessive greed and accumulation of wealth while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of the great merchant Musaman (Mamman).
**32.** **Vyavaharamjane** (Vyavaharamjana): To focus on legal matters, such as the affairs of the royal family, while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of a daughter who is given wealth by her father.
**33.** **Kayavikkayamjane** (Kayavikkayamjana): To focus on buying and selling, and the desire for profit, while meditating is wrong. Here, the example is of a goldsmith who is greedy for profit