Yogi: When I saw a pretty bird, lobha arose; but when I couldn’t see it, dosa arose and I felt uncomfortable. The mind asked some questions about why lobha came in. I realized that lobha arose because I looked at the bird as a concept and not as nature; it was the cause of lobha.
The mind asked why dosa then arose and I understood that lobha was the cause and dosa was the effect.
Realizing this, I was happy; I had never understood it this way although it was very simple. I also noticed that the happiness was also due to lobha.
Sayadaw: Whatever happens, step back and recognize. This is the yogi’s responsibility.
Whatever happens, okay, let it happen and just step back and recognize.
Yogi: Now, I know how to practice and how to ask questions.
Sayadaw: With experience, slowly you'll know how to contemplate the experience as you’re aware of it, how to watch the experience with wisdom.
Then, you’ll be more interested to watch.