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[Alexandr Korol]

Now I want to draw a comparison with the Wikipedia article “Temptation of Christ.” “Described in the New Testament as the temptation of Jesus Christ by the Devil (Satan) during his forty-day fast in the wilderness, where he went after his baptism. In Christianity, the temptation of Christ is interpreted as one of the proofs of the dual nature of Jesus, and his overcoming of the Devil — as an example of how one should struggle against the forces of evil and as the result of the blessed fruits of baptism.” Also, note that when I studied all the legends and various translated texts about Buddha and how he became enlightened, it was stated that he already possessed a great deal of knowledge and spiritual power, because he had almost completed the entire path — and this helped him overcome Mara. But at the same time, he was not yet fully enlightened. And here, too, it’s emphasized that when the demon tempted Jesus, it happened after his baptism — which confirms that thanks to that baptism, Jesus had strength, and therefore was able to withstand all those attacks from the demon. Let’s continue. “The account of Jesus Christ’s forty- day fast and his subsequent temptation by the devil is found in all the Gospels except John. Matthew and Luke provide detailed descriptions, agreeing in all specifics, while the Apostle Mark mentions it only briefly, without detail: ‘He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.’ According to the Gospel narrative, after his baptism Jesus Christ, led by the Spirit, withdrew into the wilderness to prepare in solitude, prayer, and fasting for the mission with which he had come to Earth. Jesus was ‘tempted by the devil for forty days and ate nothing during those days, and when they were ended, he was hungry’ (Luke 4:2). Then the devil approached him and with three temptations tried to lure him into sin, as he does with any human being.” Take note — right before the mission Jesus came to fulfill, there was a moment between baptism — which is already a major turning point, you’re nearly at the finish line — and the temptation by Satan. This trial comes right before becoming who you are meant to be in order to carry out your mission. And the same, as you can see, happened with Buddha. Buddha awakened, defeated Mara, the God of Death, and only after that did he begin teaching people — only then did he begin his mission. Now, about the moment when the devil approached with three temptations, trying to lure Jesus into sin — there’s a list of them in Wikipedia.