The Story of the Three Daughters of Mara
Verse 179: The Buddha, whose conquest (of moral defilements) is complete, in whom there cannot arise any further defilements in this world, that Buddha of infinite range of wisdom, who is trackless, – by what track will you lead him?
Verse 180: The Buddha, in whom there is no craving, which like a net would bring him back to any existence (in samsara), that Buddha of infinite range of wisdom, who is trackless, – by what track will you lead him?
- jitam navajiyati: ‘the conquest is complete’ means there is no need for further conquests as there are no more moral defilements to be conquered.
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jitam yassa no’yati koci loke: lit., whose conquered defilements cannot be followed by any further defilements in this world.
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anantagocaram: The range of wisdom of the Buddha is infinite by reason of his omniscience, Sabbannuta nana. (The Commentary)
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apadam: lit., ‘trackless’. The Buddha, being free from conditions of rebirth, such as craving, clinging, passion, etc., his track or passage through samsara has come to an end. (The Com.)
[The same idea is conveyed in verses 92 and 93 which express the idea that the arahat passes away, leaving no more trace of existence than a bird leaves its passage through the air.]
- kena padena nessatha: lit., by what track will you lead him? It means he cannot be lured by any temptation whatsoever. Continue reading