Dhamma Verses (Dhammapada, KN 2)

20: The Chapter about the Path – 242
The confounding of Māra
Five hundred monks were discussing the many paths they had
trod while on walking tour when the Buddha asked them their
topic of discussion; on finding out he advised them with these
verses not to worry about those paths but to follow the best of
paths.
273. Maggānaṭṭhaṅgiko seṭṭho, saccānaṁ caturo padā,
virāgo seṭṭho dhammānaṁ, dipadānañ-ca Cakkhumā.
The eightfold is the best of paths,
four principles the best of truths,
passionlessness the best of states,
the Visionary the best of men.
274. Eso va maggo natthañño, dassanassa visuddhiyā,
etaṁ hi tumhe paṭipajjatha, Mārassetaṁ pamohanaṁ.
This the path, there is no other,
for insight and for purity,
you should enter upon this path,
for the confounding of Māra.
275. Etaṁ hi tumhe paṭipannā dukkhassantaṁ karissatha,
akkhāto ve mayā maggo, aññāya sallasanthanaṁ.
Having entered upon this path
you make an end to suffering,
the path was declared by me, the
removal of darts by knowledge.
276. Tumhehi kiccaṁ ātappaṁ akkhātāro Tathāgatā,
paṭipannā pamokkhanti jhāyino Mārabandhanā.
Your duty is to have ardour
declare the Realised Ones, on
this path meditators will be
released from the bonds of Māra.