Shownotes
Soma (India, 6th C BCE) was a disciple of the Buddha, who began as a lay disciple, then become a nun, and then an arahant. In this story Mara, Lord of Delusion, tries to sow doubt in Soma's mind as she meditates. But Soma is not detered. The story comes from the Somā Sutta (Saṁyutta Nikāya 5:2).