Confronting Mara, the tempter from "summary" of The Epic of the Buddha by Chittadhar Hrdaya
As the Buddha sat beneath the Bodhi tree, his mind steadfast and his body unmoving, Mara, the tempter, approached with a host of demons. Mara sought to distract the Buddha from his path to enlightenment, to sow doubt and confusion in his mind. But the Buddha remained resolute, his focus unwavering. Mara, seeing that his usual tricks were failing, resorted to more subtle forms of temptation. He whispered words of doubt and desire, seeking to undermine the Buddha's resolve. He conjured visions of beautiful maidens, of power and glory, trying to lure the Buddha away from his path. But the Buddha saw through Mara's illusions. He recognized them for what they were - distractions meant to lead him astray. With a calm mind and a steady heart, the Buddha co...
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