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Re: Mara
by richard_rca » Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:32 pm
Because he's a symbolic representation of desire and doubt and shouldn't be taken as a literal being?
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Re: Mara
by David N. Snyder » Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:41 pm
If he is a real being (and yes, it is always a he -- male being), then yes, he can get enlightened. According to the story / mythology, it is an "office holder" position, not a permanent being. Someone just as deluded in desire and ego will come along to take his place. All beings in all realms are subject to samsara and the titled positions change as one goes up or down and another "person" takes his place.
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Re: Mara
by Jay1 » Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:37 pm
David N. Snyder wrote:If he is a real being (and yes, it is always a he -- male being), then yes, he can get enlightened. According to the story / mythology, it is an "office holder" position, not a permanent being. Someone just as deluded in desire and ego will come along to take his place. All beings in all realms are subject to samsara and the titled positions change as one goes up or down and another "person" takes his place.
That makes sense, thanks.
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