T02n0148_國王不梨先泥十夢經

大正藏第 02 冊 No. 0148 國王不梨先泥十夢經

No. 148 [Nos. 125(52.9), 146-147]

國王不梨先泥十夢經

東晉西域沙門竺曇無蘭譯

聞如是：

一時，佛在舍衛國祇樹給孤獨園。時，國王不梨先泥，夜臥夢見十事。何等十事？一者夢見三瓶並，兩邊瓶滿氣出相交往來，不入中央空瓶中。二者夢見馬口食，尻亦食。三者夢見小樹生華。四者夢見小樹生果。五者夢見一人索繩，人後有羊，羊主食繩。六者夢見狐坐于金床上，于金器中食。七者夢見大牛還從犢子飲乳。八者夢見四牛從四面鳴來相趍欲鬥，當合未合不知牛處。九者夢見大陂水，中央濁四邊清。十者夢見大溪水流正赤。王夢見是事已即寤，大恐亡其國及身妻子。王明日即召公卿大臣及諸道人曉解夢者，問言：「昨夜臥夢，見十事如是，夢即寤，恐怖意中不樂，誰能解夢者？」諸道人中有一婆羅門言：「我能為王解之，恐王聞者愁憂不樂。」王言：「如卿所睹便說之，勿有所諱。」婆羅門言：「王夢者皆各惡非吉事，當取所重愛夫人、太子及身邊親近侍人奴婢，皆殺以祠天，王可得無他；王有臥具及著身珍寶好物，皆當燒以祠天，如是者王身可得無他。」

王聞婆羅門解夢如是，王即大愁憂不樂，卻入齋房思念是事。王有正夫人名摩尼，到王所問王言：「何為入齋房愁憂不樂，我身將有過失於王耶？」王言：「汝無過於我，自愁憂耳。」夫人復問：「王用何等故愁憂？」王言：「汝莫問我，聞者令汝不樂

現代漢語譯本： 《國王不梨先泥十夢經》 這是大正藏第02冊的第0148號經典。 由東晉西域沙門竺曇無蘭翻譯。 我聽聞是這樣的： 一時，佛陀在舍衛國的祇樹給孤獨園。當時，國王不梨先泥夜裡睡覺，夢見了十件事。是哪十件事呢？第一，夢見三個瓶子並排，兩邊的瓶子滿了，氣流互相來往，卻不進入中間的空瓶子。第二，夢見馬用嘴吃東西，也用屁股吃東西。第三，夢見小樹開花。第四，夢見小樹結果。第五，夢見一個人拿著繩子，人後面跟著一隻羊，羊的主人吃繩子。第六，夢見狐貍坐在金床上，用金器吃飯。第七，夢見大牛反而從牛犢那裡喝奶。第八，夢見四頭牛從四面鳴叫著跑來想要打鬥，將要相遇卻又不知牛在哪裡。第九，夢見一個大池塘，中間渾濁，四邊清澈。第十，夢見大溪水流淌著正紅色的水。國王夢見這些事後就醒了，非常害怕，擔心會失去國家、自身和妻子兒女。國王第二天就召集公卿大臣和懂得解夢的道人，問道：『我昨晚睡覺，夢見了這十件事，醒來后，心中恐懼不安，誰能解這個夢？』道人中有一個婆羅門說：『我能為大王解夢，但恐怕大王聽了會愁憂不樂。』國王說：『你如實說來，不要隱瞞。』婆羅門說：『大王所夢的都是不好的事情，不是吉兆，應當把您最寵愛的夫人、太子以及身邊親近的侍從奴婢都殺了祭天，大王才能平安無事；大王所用的臥具和穿戴的珍寶好物，都應當燒掉祭天，這樣大王才能平安無事。』 國王聽了婆羅門這樣解夢，就非常愁憂不樂，退回齋房思考這件事。國王有一位正夫人名叫摩尼，她來到國王那裡，問國王說：『您為什麼進入齋房愁憂不樂，是我有什麼過失得罪了您嗎？』國王說：『你沒有得罪我，是我自己愁憂罷了。』夫人又問：『大王因為什麼事愁憂？』國王說：『你不要問我，聽了會讓你不高興。』

English version: The Sutra of King Prasenajit's Ten Dreams This is the 0148th scripture in the 2nd volume of the Taisho Tripitaka. Translated by the Western Region Śramaṇa Zhu Tanwulan of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Thus have I heard: At one time, the Buddha was in the Jeta Grove of Anathapindika in Shravasti. At that time, King Prasenajit, while sleeping at night, dreamt of ten things. What were these ten things? First, he dreamt of three jars placed side by side, the two side jars were full, and the air flowed back and forth between them, but did not enter the empty jar in the middle. Second, he dreamt of a horse eating with its mouth and also with its rear. Third, he dreamt of a small tree blossoming. Fourth, he dreamt of a small tree bearing fruit. Fifth, he dreamt of a person holding a rope, with a sheep behind him, and the sheep's owner eating the rope. Sixth, he dreamt of a fox sitting on a golden bed, eating from golden utensils. Seventh, he dreamt of a large cow drinking milk from a calf. Eighth, he dreamt of four cows coming from four directions, bellowing and wanting to fight, about to meet but not knowing where the cows were. Ninth, he dreamt of a large pond, the middle was turbid, and the four sides were clear. Tenth, he dreamt of a large stream flowing with bright red water. After the king dreamt these things, he awoke, greatly frightened, worried about losing his kingdom, himself, and his wife and children. The next day, the king summoned his ministers and officials, as well as the Taoists who understood dreams, and asked: 'Last night, while sleeping, I dreamt of these ten things, and after waking up, my heart is filled with fear and unease. Who can interpret this dream?' Among the Taoists, there was a Brahmin who said: 'I can interpret the dream for the king, but I fear that the king will be worried and unhappy upon hearing it.' The king said: 'Tell me the truth as you see it, do not conceal anything.' The Brahmin said: 'The king's dreams are all bad omens, not auspicious. You should kill your most beloved wife, the crown prince, and the close attendants and servants around you to sacrifice to the heavens, so that the king can be safe; the bedding and the precious and fine things you wear should all be burned to sacrifice to the heavens, so that the king can be safe.' Upon hearing the Brahmin's interpretation of the dream, the king became very worried and unhappy, and retreated to his meditation room to contemplate this matter. The king had a queen named Mani, who came to the king and asked: 'Why have you entered the meditation room with worry and unhappiness? Have I done something wrong to offend you?' The king said: 'You have not offended me, it is I who am worried.' The queen asked again: 'What is causing the king to worry?' The king said: 'Do not ask me, hearing it will make you unhappy.'

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。」夫人復言：「我是王身半，設有善惡王當語我，云何不相語耶？」王便為夫人說：「我昨夜夢見十事，夢已即寤，我大愁憂恐怖，恐亡我國及身妻子。我召群臣公卿諸道人，為說所夢十事，有婆羅門為我解夢言：『當取所愛重夫人、太子及邊親近侍從人奴婢及白象名馬，皆殺以祠天，及所臥具著身珍寶皆燒祠天，王身乃可得無他。』我用是故愁憂不樂耳。」夫人言：「王莫愁憂！如人買金磨石好醜善惡其色自見於石上，今佛近在精舍去國不遠，何以不往問夢意？如佛所解當隨之。」

王即敕左右群臣，嚴駕而出，到佛所徐步徑，王下車前到佛所，以頭面著佛足，卻坐白佛言：「我昨夜夢見十事：一者夢見三瓶並，兩邊瓶滿氣相交往來，不入中央空瓶中。二者夢見馬口食，尻亦食。三者夢見小樹生華。四者夢見小樹生果。五者夢見一人索繩，人後有羊，羊主食繩。六者夢見狐坐于金床上，于金器中食。七者夢見大牛還從犢子乳。八者夢見四牛從四面鳴來相趍欲鬥，當合不合不知牛處。九者夢見大陂水，中央濁四邊清。十者夢見溪水流正赤。我所夢如是，寤即恐怖，恐亡我國及身妻子，唯佛為解所夢十事，愿聞教誡。」

佛言：「王莫愁！王夢者皆無他，王所夢乃為後世當來之事，非今世。」佛言：「後世人當不畏法禁，淫妷貪利嫉姤不知厭足，少義理無慈心，喜怒不知慚愧。」

佛言：「第一、夢見三瓶並，兩邊瓶滿氣出相交往來，不入中央空瓶中者，後世人豪貴者，自相追隨不視貧者，王夢見三瓶並，正謂是耳。王莫恐莫恐！于王國於太子于夫人皆無他

現代漢語譯本：夫人又說：『我是您的一半，如果有好事壞事您都應該告訴我，為什麼不告訴我呢？』國王便對夫人說：『我昨晚做了十個夢，醒來后非常憂愁恐懼，擔心會失去國家、自己和妻兒。我召集了大臣、公卿和道士，告訴他們我做的十個夢，有個婆羅門為我解夢說：『應該把您最寵愛的夫人、太子以及身邊的近侍、奴婢和白象、名馬都殺了祭天，還要把您睡的床和身上的珍寶都燒了祭天，這樣您才能平安無事。』我就是因為這個才憂愁不樂的。』夫人說：『大王不要憂愁！就像買金子用磨石磨，好壞善惡它的顏色自然會顯現在磨石上一樣，現在佛陀就在離我們國家不遠的精舍，為什麼不去問問佛陀夢的含義呢？如果佛陀能解夢，我們就按照佛陀說的去做。』 國王立刻命令左右大臣準備車駕，前往佛陀所在的地方。國王下車後走到佛陀面前，頭面觸地禮拜佛陀，然後退坐一旁對佛陀說：『我昨晚做了十個夢：第一個夢見三個瓶子並排，兩邊的瓶子裝滿了氣，互相流通，卻不進入中間的空瓶子。第二個夢見馬用嘴吃東西，也用屁股吃東西。第三個夢見小樹開花。第四個夢見小樹結果。第五個夢見一個人拿著繩子，後面跟著一隻羊，羊的主人吃繩子。第六個夢見狐貍坐在金床上，用金器吃飯。第七個夢見大牛反過來吃小牛的奶。第八個夢見四頭牛從四面鳴叫著跑來，想要互相爭鬥，但又沒有打起來，不知道牛在哪裡。第九個夢見一個大池塘，中間渾濁，四周清澈。第十個夢見溪水流出來是紅色的。我做的夢就是這樣，醒來后非常恐懼，擔心會失去國家、自己和妻兒，只有佛陀能解開我做的這十個夢，希望聽聽您的教誨。』 佛陀說：『大王不要憂愁！您做的夢沒有什麼不好的，您做的夢是預示後世將要發生的事情，不是現在的事情。』佛陀說：『後世的人將不畏懼法律的約束，淫亂貪婪，嫉妒成性，不知滿足，缺少道義，沒有慈悲心，喜怒無常，不知羞愧。』 佛陀說：『第一，夢見三個瓶子並排，兩邊的瓶子裝滿了氣，互相流通，卻不進入中間的空瓶子，這是預示後世那些豪門貴族，只互相追隨，不顧貧窮的人。大王夢見三個瓶子並排，正是這個意思。大王不要害怕！您的國家、太子和夫人都沒有什麼不好的。』

English version: The queen then said, 'I am half of your body. If there are good or bad things, you should tell me. Why don't you tell me?' The king then said to the queen, 'Last night I had ten dreams. After waking up, I was very worried and scared, fearing that I would lose my country, myself, and my wife and children. I summoned the ministers, dukes, and Taoists, and told them about the ten dreams I had. A Brahmin interpreted my dream, saying, 'You should kill your most beloved queen, the crown prince, as well as the close attendants, servants, white elephants, and famous horses to sacrifice to the heavens. You should also burn the bed you sleep on and the treasures you wear to sacrifice to the heavens. Only then can you be safe.' That's why I am so worried and unhappy.' The queen said, 'Your Majesty, do not worry! Just like buying gold and using a whetstone to grind it, the good, bad, and evil colors will naturally appear on the whetstone. Now the Buddha is in the monastery not far from our country. Why not go and ask the Buddha about the meaning of the dream? If the Buddha can interpret the dream, we will follow what the Buddha says.' The king immediately ordered his ministers to prepare the carriage and go to where the Buddha was. After getting out of the carriage, the king walked to the Buddha, bowed to the Buddha with his head touching the ground, and then sat aside and said to the Buddha, 'Last night I had ten dreams: First, I dreamed of three bottles side by side, the bottles on both sides were full of air, flowing to each other, but not entering the empty bottle in the middle. Second, I dreamed of a horse eating with its mouth and also eating with its buttocks. Third, I dreamed of a small tree blooming. Fourth, I dreamed of a small tree bearing fruit. Fifth, I dreamed of a person holding a rope, followed by a sheep, and the owner of the sheep eating the rope. Sixth, I dreamed of a fox sitting on a golden bed, eating with golden utensils. Seventh, I dreamed of a big cow drinking milk from a calf. Eighth, I dreamed of four cows coming from four directions, wanting to fight each other, but they didn't fight, and I didn't know where the cows were. Ninth, I dreamed of a large pond, turbid in the middle and clear on all sides. Tenth, I dreamed of a stream flowing red. These are the dreams I had. After waking up, I was very scared, fearing that I would lose my country, myself, and my wife and children. Only the Buddha can interpret these ten dreams I had. I hope to hear your teachings.' The Buddha said, 'Your Majesty, do not worry! There is nothing bad about your dreams. Your dreams are a prediction of what will happen in the future, not in the present.' The Buddha said, 'People in the future will not fear the constraints of the law, they will be promiscuous, greedy, jealous, and insatiable. They will lack morality, have no compassion, be moody, and have no sense of shame.' The Buddha said, 'First, dreaming of three bottles side by side, the bottles on both sides full of air, flowing to each other, but not entering the empty bottle in the middle, this is a prediction that in the future, those wealthy and powerful people will only follow each other and ignore the poor. Your Majesty's dream of three bottles side by side is exactly this meaning. Your Majesty, do not be afraid! There is nothing bad for your country, the crown prince, and the queen.'

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佛言：「第二、王夢見馬口食，尻亦食者，後世人作帝王及大臣，廩食縣官俸祿復采萬民，不知厭足，王夢見馬口食尻亦食，正謂是耳。王莫恐莫恐！于王國於太子于夫人皆無他。」

佛言：「第三、夢見小樹生花者，後世人年未滿三十而頭生白髮，貪淫多欲年少強老，王夢見小樹生花者，正謂是耳。王莫恐莫恐！于王國於太子于夫人皆無他也。」

佛言：「第四、王夢見小樹生果者，後世女人年未滿十五，便行嫁抱兒而歸，不知慚愧，王夢見小樹生果，正謂是耳。王莫恐！于王國於太子于夫人皆無他。」

佛言：「第五、夢見一人索繩，人後有羊，羊主食繩者，後世人夫婿出行賈作，置婦於後，便與他家男子交通，食其財物，王夢見一人索繩者，正謂是耳。王莫恐！于王國於太子于夫人皆無他。」

佛言：「第六、王夢見狐坐金床上，于金器中食者，後世人下賤更尊貴有財產，眾人敬畏之，公侯子孫更貧賤，處於下坐飲食在後，王夢見狐坐金床上于金器中食，正謂是耳。王莫恐！于王國於太子于夫人皆無他。」

佛言：「第七、王夢見大牛還從犢子乳者，後世人無有禮義，母反為女作媒，誘恤他家男子與女交通，賣女求財物以自供給，不知慚愧，王夢見大牛還從犢子乳者，正謂是耳。王莫恐！于王國於太子于夫人皆無他

現代漢語譯本 佛說：『第二，大王夢見馬用嘴吃東西，也用屁股吃東西，這是說後世有人做了帝王或大臣，享用國家的俸祿，又搜刮百姓的財富，貪得無厭。大王夢見馬用嘴吃東西，也用屁股吃東西，正是指這種情況。大王不必害怕！對國家、太子和夫人都沒有什麼不好的影響。』 佛說：『第三，夢見小樹開花，這是說後世有人年紀不到三十歲就頭髮變白，貪圖淫慾，年紀輕輕就顯得衰老。大王夢見小樹開花，正是指這種情況。大王不必害怕！對國家、太子和夫人都沒有什麼不好的影響。』 佛說：『第四，夢見小樹結果，這是說後世的女子年紀不到十五歲就出嫁生子，不知羞恥。大王夢見小樹結果，正是指這種情況。大王不必害怕！對國家、太子和夫人都沒有什麼不好的影響。』 佛說：『第五，夢見一個人拿著繩子，後面跟著一隻羊，羊的主人卻在吃繩子，這是說後世的丈夫外出做生意，把妻子留在家裡，妻子就和別的男人私通，吃他們的錢財。大王夢見一個人拿著繩子，正是指這種情況。大王不必害怕！對國家、太子和夫人都沒有什麼不好的影響。』 佛說：『第六，大王夢見狐貍坐在金床上，用金器吃飯，這是說後世卑賤的人反而變得尊貴富有，眾人敬畏他們，而公侯的子孫卻更加貧賤，只能坐在下座，吃剩下的東西。大王夢見狐貍坐在金床上，用金器吃飯，正是指這種情況。大王不必害怕！對國家、太子和夫人都沒有什麼不好的影響。』 佛說：『第七，大王夢見大牛反而吃小牛的奶，這是說後世的人沒有禮義，母親反而為女兒做媒，引誘別人家的男子和女兒私通，賣女兒來求取錢財供自己享用，不知羞恥。大王夢見大牛反而吃小牛的奶，正是指這種情況。大王不必害怕！對國家、太子和夫人都沒有什麼不好的影響。』

English version The Buddha said, 'Secondly, the king dreamed of a horse eating with its mouth and also with its rear. This means that in later generations, people will become emperors or ministers, enjoying the state's俸祿 (salary) and also exploiting the wealth of the people, never being satisfied. The king's dream of a horse eating with its mouth and also with its rear refers to this situation. King, do not be afraid! It will have no ill effects on the kingdom, the crown prince, or the queen.' The Buddha said, 'Thirdly, dreaming of a small tree blossoming means that in later generations, people will have white hair before the age of thirty, indulging in lust and appearing old at a young age. The king's dream of a small tree blossoming refers to this situation. King, do not be afraid! It will have no ill effects on the kingdom, the crown prince, or the queen.' The Buddha said, 'Fourthly, dreaming of a small tree bearing fruit means that in later generations, women will marry and have children before the age of fifteen, without any sense of shame. The king's dream of a small tree bearing fruit refers to this situation. King, do not be afraid! It will have no ill effects on the kingdom, the crown prince, or the queen.' The Buddha said, 'Fifthly, dreaming of a person holding a rope, followed by a sheep, and the sheep's owner eating the rope, means that in later generations, husbands will go out to do business, leaving their wives at home, and the wives will have affairs with other men, consuming their wealth. The king's dream of a person holding a rope refers to this situation. King, do not be afraid! It will have no ill effects on the kingdom, the crown prince, or the queen.' The Buddha said, 'Sixthly, the king dreamed of a fox sitting on a golden bed, eating from golden utensils. This means that in later generations, lowly people will become noble and wealthy, and everyone will respect them, while the descendants of dukes and marquises will become even poorer, sitting in lower seats and eating leftovers. The king's dream of a fox sitting on a golden bed and eating from golden utensils refers to this situation. King, do not be afraid! It will have no ill effects on the kingdom, the crown prince, or the queen.' The Buddha said, 'Seventhly, the king dreamed of a large cow suckling from its calf. This means that in later generations, people will have no sense of propriety, and mothers will act as matchmakers for their daughters, enticing men from other families to have affairs with their daughters, selling their daughters for money to support themselves, without any sense of shame. The king's dream of a large cow suckling from its calf refers to this situation. King, do not be afraid! It will have no ill effects on the kingdom, the crown prince, or the queen.'

佛言：「第八、夢見四牛從四面鳴來相趍欲鬥，當合未合不知牛處者，後世帝王長吏及人民，皆無至誠之心，更欺詐愚癡瞋恚不敬天地，用是故雨澤不時，長吏人民請禱求雨，天當四面起云雷電有聲，長吏人民咸言當雨，須臾之間雲散雨去為不墮。所以者何？帝王長吏人民，無有忠正慈仁故。王夢見四牛鳴來相趍，當合未合不知牛處者，正謂此耳。王莫恐！于王國於太子于夫人皆無他。」

佛言：「第九、王夢見大陂水，中央濁四邊清者，後世中國當擾亂治行不平，人民不孝父母不敬長老，邊國面當平清，人民和睦孝順二親，王夢見大陂水中央濁四邊清者，正謂是耳。王莫恐！于王國於太子于夫人皆無他。」

佛言：「第十、王夢見大溪水流正赤者，後世諸國當忿爭，興軍聚眾更相攻伐，當作車兵步兵騎兵共鬥，相殺傷不可稱數，死者于路血流正赤，王夢見大溪水流正赤，正謂是耳。王莫恐！于王國於太子于夫人皆無他。」

佛言：「王夢見者，皆為後世當來之事，非今世事，王莫恐愁憂也。」

王即長跪言：「得佛教，心即歡喜，譬如人持小器盛膏，膏多器小，更求大器盛之，安隱不復恐，今我受佛恩得安隱。」王即為佛作禮，還歸宮中重賜正夫人，皆奪諸大臣俸祿。王言：「我從今以後不信諸異道人及婆羅門所語

佛說：『第八，夢見四頭牛從四面叫著奔來想要互相爭鬥，將要相合卻又沒有合在一起，不知道牛在哪裡，這預示著後世的帝王、官吏和百姓，都沒有真誠之心，互相欺騙，愚昧無知，嗔怒不敬天地。因此，降雨不及時，官吏和百姓祈禱求雨，天空會從四面出現云雷閃電，發出聲響，官吏和百姓都說要下雨了，但一會兒雲散雨停，沒有下下來。這是為什麼呢？因為帝王、官吏和百姓，沒有忠誠正直、慈愛仁義的緣故。大王夢見四頭牛叫著奔來想要互相爭鬥，將要相合卻又沒有合在一起，不知道牛在哪裡，正是指這個意思。大王不要害怕！對於您的國家、太子和夫人，都沒有其他不好的事情。』 佛說：『第九，大王夢見大池塘的水，中央渾濁而四周清澈，這預示著後世中國將要動亂，治理不公平，百姓不孝順父母，不尊敬長輩，而邊境國家將要安定清明，人民和睦孝順父母。大王夢見大池塘的水中央渾濁而四周清澈，正是指這個意思。大王不要害怕！對於您的國家、太子和夫人，都沒有其他不好的事情。』 佛說：『第十，大王夢見大溪水流淌著鮮紅色，這預示著後世各國將要發生爭鬥，興兵聚集軍隊互相攻打，會有戰車兵、步兵、騎兵一起戰鬥，互相殺傷，死傷無數，死者在路上血流成河。大王夢見大溪水流淌著鮮紅色，正是指這個意思。大王不要害怕！對於您的國家、太子和夫人，都沒有其他不好的事情。』 佛說：『大王所夢見的，都是預示後世將要發生的事情，不是現在的事情，大王不要恐懼憂愁。』 國王立刻長跪說道：『聽了佛的教誨，心中非常歡喜，就像一個人用小容器盛放油脂，油脂太多而容器太小，就再找一個大容器來盛放，這樣就安穩不再害怕了。現在我接受佛的恩惠，得到了安穩。』國王立刻向佛作禮，回到宮中，重賞了正夫人，沒收了各位大臣的俸祿。國王說：『我從今以後不再相信那些異道之人以及婆羅門所說的話了。』

The Buddha said, 'Eighth, dreaming of four oxen bellowing and rushing from four directions, wanting to fight each other, about to clash but not clashing, and not knowing where the oxen are, this foretells that future emperors, officials, and people will lack sincerity, deceive each other, be ignorant, angry, and disrespectful to heaven and earth. Therefore, rain will not come on time. When officials and people pray for rain, the sky will show clouds, thunder, and lightning from all directions, and officials and people will say it is going to rain, but after a while, the clouds will scatter and the rain will not fall. Why is this? Because emperors, officials, and people lack loyalty, righteousness, compassion, and benevolence. The king's dream of four oxen bellowing and rushing to fight, about to clash but not clashing, and not knowing where the oxen are, refers precisely to this. King, do not be afraid! There will be no other misfortune for your kingdom, your prince, or your queen.' The Buddha said, 'Ninth, the king's dream of a large pond with murky water in the center and clear water around the edges foretells that in the future, China will be in turmoil, governance will be unfair, people will be unfilial to their parents and disrespectful to elders, while the border countries will be peaceful and clear, and the people will be harmonious and filial to their parents. The king's dream of a large pond with murky water in the center and clear water around the edges refers precisely to this. King, do not be afraid! There will be no other misfortune for your kingdom, your prince, or your queen.' The Buddha said, 'Tenth, the king's dream of a large stream flowing with bright red water foretells that in the future, various countries will engage in disputes, raise armies, and attack each other. There will be chariots, infantry, and cavalry fighting together, killing and wounding each other in countless numbers, with the dead lying on the roads and blood flowing red. The king's dream of a large stream flowing with bright red water refers precisely to this. King, do not be afraid! There will be no other misfortune for your kingdom, your prince, or your queen.' The Buddha said, 'What the king has dreamed are all things that will happen in the future, not things of the present. King, do not be afraid or worried.' The king immediately knelt down and said, 'Having heard the Buddha's teachings, my heart is very joyful, like a person using a small container to hold oil, but the oil is too much and the container is too small, so they find a larger container to hold it, and then they are secure and no longer afraid. Now I have received the Buddha's grace and have gained peace.' The king immediately bowed to the Buddha, returned to the palace, richly rewarded the queen, and confiscated the salaries of all the ministers. The king said, 'From now on, I will no longer believe the words of those heretics and Brahmins.'

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