Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c26.1209
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c26.1209
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v2.c26.1209
Nivāpa Sutta.—Preached at Jetavana; a parable of Māra as trapper. He sets up various gins and snares to trap the unwary, and many are caught in them. It is, however, possible to find a retreat, where Māra and his train cannot penetrate; and the Buddha proceeds to explain how this may be found.¹