[1645] P. Is it not to be said that one person subdues the mind (citta) of another?
S. Yes.
P. Are there not those who have attained power? Are there not those who have attained mastery?
S. Yes.
P. If there are those who have attained power and there are those who have attained mastery, then indeed, good sir, you should say that one person subdues the mind of another.
The Niggahakathā (Discourse on Subduing) is concluded.
¹ Khu. Dha. 31.
Paggahakathā (Discourse on Upholding)
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.