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lacking the causes and conditions for asking, imparting, and reciting. Subhuti, that should also be recognized by the Bodhisattva-Mahasattva as the work of Mara. Furthermore, Subhuti, evil Maras transform themselves into the appearance of monks, and by all means, no one will ask about this profound Prajnaparamita, nor will they impart it, nor will they recite it, nor will they properly direct their minds to it; in that way, in that way, they will apply their means. After he spoke thus, the venerable Subhuti said to the Blessed One: Blessed One, why do evil Maras transform themselves into the appearance of monks, and by all means, no one will ask about this profound Prajnaparamita, nor will they impart it, nor will they recite it, nor will they properly direct their minds to it, in that way, in that way, they will apply their means? The Blessed One said: Subhuti, here, evil Maras transform themselves into the appearance of monks, and say this: How we understand it, this is the Prajnaparamita, but what you recite is not the Prajnaparamita. Thus they create discord and make people unwilling to listen. Subhuti, when the evil Maras create such discord, those Bodhisattvas who have not received predictions will become doubtful. Those who become doubtful will not ask about this profound Prajnaparamita, nor will they read it, nor will they impart it, nor will they recite it, nor will they meditate on it, nor will they properly direct their minds to it. Subhuti, that also lacks the causes and conditions for asking, imparting, and reciting this profound Prajnaparamita. Subhuti, that should also be recognized by the Bodhisattva-Mahasattva as the work of Mara. Furthermore, Subhuti, evil Maras transform themselves into the appearance of monks, and come to the presence of the Bodhisattva-Mahasattva, and say this: The Bodhisattva-Mahasattva who, regarding this profound Prajnaparamita