Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.2738

v2.c31.2738

Various statements are found in the Piṭakas connected with Māra, which have, obviously, reference to Death, the kilesas, and the world over which Death and the kilesas hold sway. Thus: Those who can restrain the mind and check its propensities, can escape the snares of Māra (Dhp. Yamaka, vs. 7). He who delights in objects cognisant to the eye, etc., has gone under Māra's sway (S. iv. 91). He who has attachment is entangled by Māra (S. iii. 73). Māra will overthrow him who is unrestrained in his senses, immoderate in his food, idle and weak (Dhp. Yamaka, vs. 8). By attaining the Noble Eightfold Path one can be free from Māra (Dhp. vs. 40). The Saṃyutta (i. 135) records a conversation between Māra and Vajirā. She has attained arahantship and tells Māra: “ There is no *satta* here who can come under your control; there is no being but a mere heap of *saṅkhāras* (*suddhasaṅkhārarapuñja*).