1. Vitakka and vicāra indicate “bad thoughts” or defiled thoughts.
- On the other hand, savitakka and savicāra indicate “good and wholesome thoughts.”
- Therefore, vitakka and vicāra always lead to a “stressful mind” and bad vipāka in the future.
- In the same way, savitakka and savicāra always lead to a “calm and stress-free mind” and good vipāka in the future.
2. I can see that both links you mentioned need some revision. I will revise them and discuss those points, hopefully later today.