________________
III, 13.
DEFEATS MÂRA.
147
under him, not carelessly arranged (moving to and fro), but like the firmly fixed and compact body of a Nâga; 1032
Nor shall he rise again from off his seat till he has completed his undertaking. And so he (the Nâga) uttered these words by way of confirmation. The heavenly Nâgas, filled with joy, 1033
(Caused a) cool refreshing breeze to rise; the trees and grass were yet unmoved by it, and all the beasts, quiet and silent, (looked on in wonderment.) 1034
These are the signs that Bodhisattva will certainly attain enlightenment. 1035
VARGA 13. DEFEATS MÂRA. The great Rishi, of the royal tribe of Rishis, beneath the Bodhi tree firmly established, resolved by oath to perfect the way of complete deliverance. 1036
The spirits, Nâgas, and the heavenly multitude !, all were filled with joy; but Mâra Devaraga, enemy of religion, alone was grieved, and rejoiced not; 1037
Lord of the five desires ?, skilled in all the arts of warfare, the foe of those who seek deliverance, therefore his name is rightly given Pisunas. 1038
Now this Mâra râga had three daughters, mincingly beautiful and of a pleasant countenance, in every way fit by artful ways to enflame a man with love, highest in this respect among the Devis. 1039
The first was named Yuh-yen (lust-pollution), the second Neng-yueh-gin (able to delight a man), IF . . I. e. king of sensuality.
3 The wicked one.
L 2
Digitized by Google
