5.
The Second Discourse on Māra's Snare
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On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Bārāṇasī in the Deer Park at Isipatana.
There the Blessed One addressed the monks thus:
"Monks."
"Venerable sir," those monks assented to the Blessed One.
The Blessed One said this:
"I am freed, monks, from all snares, those that are divine and those that are human. You too, monks, are freed from all snares, those that are divine and those that are human. Wander, monks, on a journey for the welfare of many people, for the happiness of many people, out of compassion for the world, for the good, welfare, and happiness of gods and humans. Let not two go by one way. Teach, monks, the Teaching, good in the beginning, good in the middle, good in the end, with meaning and with phrasing; reveal the holy life that is complete in its entirety and pure. There are beings with little dust in their eyes; through not hearing the Teaching they are declining. There will be those who understand the Teaching. I too, monks, will approach Uruvelā, the market town of Senāni, for the proclamation of the Teaching." Then Māra the Evil One approached the Blessed One; having approached, he addressed the Blessed One in verse -
You are bound by the great bondage, you will not escape from me, ascetic."
I am freed from the great bondage, you are defeated, O Death."
Then Māra the Evil One, etc. disappeared right there.