The Silent Buddha's Encounter with the Lord of Death
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Explore the ancient tale of the Silent Buddha's Encounter with Mara in the vibrant city of Benares! Follow the journey of a wealthy man driven by compassion and generosity, determined to offer alms to the enlightened Silent Buddha amidst the menacing presence of Mara, the god of death.
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Yama is the deity of death, Mara is the lord of illusion.(illusory life) he is close to the creator as he can create karma and visions in the supernature state. their are three lesser maras, considered the three evils. they are not the deity Mara.
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While I agree Yama is traditionally regarded as the deity of death in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, however Mara, in the Buddhist tradition, holds a distinct and significant role that can also be interpreted as a lord of death in a metaphorical sense.
Mara is often portrayed as the embodiment of illusion and the temptations that lead sentient beings away from the path of enlightenment. In this context, Mara can be seen as the lord of a different kind of death - the death of spiritual progress or enlightenment. Just as physical death marks the end of one's worldly existence, falling prey to Mara's illusions signifies the death of one's spiritual journey towards liberation.
Moreover, Mara's influence extends beyond mere illusion. In Buddhist philosophy, Mara is associated with the concept of samsara, the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. By perpetuating attachment and desire, Mara plays a crucial role in binding sentient beings to this cycle, ultimately leading to repeated experiences of suffering and dissatisfaction. In this way, Mara can be understood as a force that perpetuates the cycle of death and rebirth, making him akin to a lord of death in a broader existential sense.
Furthermore, Mara's ability to create karma and manipulate visions highlights his power to influence existence itself. Just as Yama presides over the consequences of one's actions in the afterlife, Mara's influence over karma underscores his role in shaping the trajectory of sentient beings' spiritual journeys, which can lead to eventual liberation or continued entanglement in the cycle of samsara.
Therefore, while Yama may hold the title of the deity of death, Mara's domain over illusion, attachment, and the perpetuation of samsara suggests that he too can be considered a lord of death in a metaphorical and existential sense within the context of Buddhist cosmology.
In addition to Mara's role as the lord of illusion and the temptations that divert us from the path of enlightenment, Buddhist teachings also recognize the existence of the Four Maras, as you mentioned:
1. The Mara of the (contaminated) aggregates (Skt: skandha-mara): This Mara represents the hindrance posed by our attachment to the five aggregates of form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness, which constitute our conventional sense of self. These attachments reinforce the illusion of a solid and permanent identity, hindering our progress towards liberation.
2. The Mara of delusions (Skt: klesha-mara): This Mara embodies the obstacles created by our mental afflictions such as desire, hatred, ignorance, pride, and jealousy. These delusions cloud our understanding, perpetuate suffering, and obstruct our journey towards spiritual awakening.
3. The Mara of the Lord of Death (Skt: mrityu-mara): As previously discussed, this Mara represents the existential aspect of death, entwined with the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. It symbolizes the impermanence and transience of life, reminding us of the inevitability of death and the impermanence of worldly existence.
4. The Mara of the deva's son (Skt: devaputra-mara): This Mara is often referred to as the demon of desire and temptation. It represents the allure of worldly pleasures, distractions, and desires that pull us away from the path of spiritual progress. This Mara embodies the seductive forces that lead us astray, tempting us with transient pleasures and hindering our pursuit of lasting fulfilment and liberation.
These Four Maras symbolize the multifaceted obstacles and hindrances that impede our spiritual development and liberation. Through awareness and diligent practice, Buddhists strive to overcome these Maras and transcend the cycle of suffering, ultimately attaining enlightenment.