Buddhist Dictionary of Pali Proper Names by G P Malalasekera
Nivāpa Sutta
Nivāpa Sutta:Preached at Jetavana ; a parable of Māra as trapper. He sets up various gins and snares to trap the unwary,and many are caught in them.It is,however,possible to find a retreat,where Māra and his train cannot penetrate; and the Buddha proceeds to explain how this may be found. M.i.150ff.