Saddhā: The Criterion of Being the Tathāgata's Son
…ther by the one who possesses magical power,
or who is of so-called high birth, or by divine power, evil power, or
highest power these being symbolized by the titles ‘ascetic, brahmin,
god, Māra, and Brah…
This text discusses the criterion of being the Tathāgata's son, emphasizing the irremovable confidence (saddhā) in the Buddha. It defines this confidence as settled and unchangeable despite external i