Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.2754

v2.c31.2754

The Samyutta Nikāya¹⁰ also contains a sutta (“Dhītaro” Sutta) in which three daughters of Māra are represented as tempting the Buddha after his Enlightenment. Their names are Taṇhā, Arati and Ragā, and they are evidently personifications of three of the ten forces in Māra’s army, as given in the Padḥāna Sutta. They assume numerous forms of varying age and charm, full of blandishment, but their attempt is vain, and they are obliged to admit defeat.