[Buddha-l] The Buddha fights back

[Jo]

Interesting interpretations: - the Parrot pecks the falcon in the balls thus
symbolising transcending the sexual drive?

I'd go with this interpretation :) Transcending it, Yes-- and also
effectively interfering with the action! Is this the only Jataka tale that's
funny?

ps I believe Mara was supposed to be the undefeatable, omnipotent and the
omniscient Lord of Death and other horrible things though I cannot quote
chapter and verse. He certainly causes a lot of trouble to Buddhists these
days.

He(we) causes trouble universally--see Stephen Batchelor's book on Mara.
Joanna

Aryacitta/Dave Living
 		 	   		  
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