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10: Kappa's Questions

ßFor those standing in the middle of a lake, when a fearful flood has arisen, for those overcome by old age and death, speak about an island, dear Sir, you must explain an island to me, so there will be no more after this.û [117]

ßFor those standing in the middle of a lake, when a fearful flood has arisen, for those overcome by old age and death, I speak about an island, Kappa: Having nothing, no attachment, this is the island with nothing beyond, this is called Nibbàna, I say, the end of old age and death. Knowing this, those who are mindful, who are emancipated in this very life, come not under Màra's control, they are not servants to Màra.û [118-120]