Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.2756
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.2756
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v2.c31.2756
Once Māra came to be regarded as the Spirit of Evil all temptations of lust, fear, greed, etc., were regarded as his activities, and Māra was represented as assuming various disguises in order to carry out his nefarious plans. Thus the books mention various occasions on which Māra appeared before the Buddha himself and his disciples, men and women, to lure them away from their chosen path.