." Then, having understood that "This is Mṅra the Evil One," she replied to him in verses: "This doll isnât self-made, nor is this misery made by another.* In dependence on a cause it comes into play. With the dissolution of the cause it ceases. Just as a seed grows —when planted in a field— because of the soilâs savor together with moisture; in the same way, these aggregates, properties, sense media —in dependence on a cause— come into play. With the dissolution of the cause they cease." Then Mṅra the Evil One—sad & dejected at realizing, "Selṅ the nun knows me"—vanished right there. *Alternative reading: This doll, this misery, isnât created. See also: SN 12:25; SN 22:53–55 - --> - - - -