heavenly demon; Māra
Buddhist term for a demonic being from the sixth heaven of the desire realm who obstructs good deeds and enlightenment. Often appears in the compound 天魔波旬 (Tenma Hajun) or in the set phrase 天魔の所行.
See also: 四魔
In Buddhism, the heavenly demon is said to obstruct the enlightenment of practitioners.
His evil deeds are just like the work of a heavenly demon.