Greed, aversion, and illusion are internal impurities that act as one's internal enemies. Though they obscure clarity and injure one from within, most people fail to recognize their true nature.

The Buddha contrasts the misdirected and well-directed mind, and explains the importance of directing the mind.

The Buddha expresses an inspired utterance about the qualities of a person who falls under the sway of Māra and of one who overcomes all bad destinations.