[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v2.c26.586 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c26.586 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c26.586 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c26.586](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c26.586) 1. Nāga Sutta.—Once, when the Buddha was seated under the Ajapāla Banyan-tree, soon after his Enlightenment, Māra assumed the form of a fearsome elephant and tried to frighten him. But the Buddha recognised Māra and sent him away discomfited.¹ - [Previous: v2.c26.585](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c26.585) - [Next: v2.c26.587](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c26.587) - [Up: v2.c26](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c26) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c26.586](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c26.586) · Pramāṇa