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Mārakathā: The Discussion of Māra

Mārakathā

Summary: Māra, the Evil One tries to convince the Buddha that he is still in his bondage.

Mv I 8 PTS: Mv I 1.11 | CS: vin.mv.01.08

Mārakathā

The Discussion of Māra

by

Ven. Khematto Bhikkhu

2017-2018

Alternate translations/layout: "line by line" Pāḷi - English

- Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa -

(Mv.I.11.1) [32] Then the Blessed One addressed the monks, “I am released from all snares, whether human or divine.

“Monks, you are also released from all snares, whether human or divine.

“Wander, monks, for the benefit & happiness of many, out of sympathy for the world, for the welfare, benefit, & happiness of human beings and devas.

“Don’t any two of you go the same way.

“Teach the Dhamma fine in the beginning, fine in the middle, fine in the end. Expound the holy life both in its particulars and in its essence, entirely complete, surpassingly pure.

“There are beings with little dust in their eyes who are falling away because they do not hear the Dhamma. There will be those who will understand the Dhamma.

I will go to the military town of Uruvelā to teach the Dhamma.”

(Mv.I.11.2) [33] Then Mara the Evil One went to the Blessed One and, on arrival, recited this verse in his presence:

“You’re bound by all snares, human and divine. You’re bound by a great bond — Contemplative, you’re not freed from me.” [The Buddha:] “I’m released from all snares, whether human or divine. I’m freed from the great bond — You’re struck down, End-maker.” [Māra:] ”A snare of the mind, that travels in the air — I will bind you with it. Contemplative, you’re not freed from me.” [The Buddha:] Forms, sounds, aromas and tastes, tactile sensations that delight the mind — My desire there is gone. You’re struck down, End-maker.”

Then Māra the Evil One — sad & dejected (at realizing), “The Blessed One knows me; the One Well-Gone knows me” — vanished right there.

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2017 Ven. Khematto Bhikkhu

Edition: 2017-09-29.

Transcribed from a file generously provided by the translator via dhammatalks.org and edited to ZzE-style by sj.

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