T03n0167_太子慕魄經

大正藏第 03 冊 No. 0167 太子慕魄經

No. 167 [No. 152(38)]

佛說太子慕魄經

後漢安息三藏安世高譯

聞如是：

一時，佛在舍衛國祇洹阿難邠坻阿藍。

時，佛語諸比丘：「我身宿命為波羅㮈國王作太子，名曰慕魄；始生有異，顏貌端正，絕無雙比。自識宿命，無數劫事，所更善惡，罪福受報，壽夭好醜；沒此生彼，所從來生，皆悉知見。年十三歲，閉口不言。

「王唯有此一子耳，舉國人民皆重愛之，當繼後嗣襲續王位；然以追識宿命，億載存亡禍福，故質不語至十三歲，捐棄形骸，志存虛無，漂漂不說，飢寒恬淡，質樸意如枯木——雖有耳目，不存視聽；智慮雖遠，如無心志；不畏污辱，亦無憎愛；若盲若聾，不說西東；狀如矇聵，不與人同。

「父王憂慮，甚用患苦，深恥鄰國，恐見陵嗤。因呼國中諸婆羅門問之：『此子何故不能言語乎？』婆羅門相視言：『此子惡人也，雖面目端正殊好，內懷不親；觀相默默，欲害父母，危國滅宗，將至不久，不可畜養。既不能語，當何益王耶！今王了不復生子者，皆是惡子所防固也，是使大王不復生子耳。王宜棄捐，當生埋之

現代漢語譯本 我聽聞是這樣的： 當時，佛告訴眾比丘：『我前世曾是波羅㮈國的太子，名叫慕魄；剛出生時就與衆不同，容貌端正，舉世無雙。我能回憶起前世的經歷，無數劫的事情，所經歷的善惡，罪福報應，壽命長短，美醜；從這一世到那一世，從哪裡來，到哪裡去，都清楚地知道。十三歲時，我閉口不言。』 『國王只有這一個兒子，全國人民都非常愛他，希望他繼承王位；然而因為我能回憶起前世的經歷，億萬年間的存亡禍福，所以一直不說話，直到十三歲，我拋棄了形體，心存虛無，漂泊不定，不說話，飢寒交迫也淡然處之，質樸得像枯木一樣——雖然有耳目，卻不看也不聽；智慧深遠，卻像沒有心志一樣；不怕污辱，也沒有憎恨和愛；像盲人一樣，像聾子一樣，不說東西；狀態像矇昧無知，與常人不同。』 『父王憂慮，非常痛苦，深怕被鄰國恥笑。於是召集國內的婆羅門詢問：『這個孩子為什麼不能說話呢？』婆羅門互相看了看說：『這個孩子是惡人，雖然面容端正美好，內心卻不親近；看他默默不語的樣子，是想加害父母，危害國家，滅絕宗族，不久就會發生，不能養他。既然不能說話，對國王有什麼好處呢！現在國王不再有兒子，都是這個惡子所阻礙的，是他讓大王不再有兒子。國王應該拋棄他，把他活埋。』

English version The Sutra of Prince Mupo Spoken by the Buddha Translated by An Shigao, a Tripitaka Master from Parthia during the Later Han Dynasty Thus have I heard: At one time, the Buddha was in the Jeta Grove of Shravasti, in Anathapindika's Park. At that time, the Buddha said to the monks: 'In my past life, I was the crown prince of the kingdom of Varanasi, named Mupo; from the moment I was born, I was different, with a handsome appearance, unparalleled in the world. I could recall my past lives, the events of countless kalpas, the good and evil I had experienced, the rewards of merit and demerit, the length of life, beauty and ugliness; from this life to that life, where I came from, and where I went, I knew clearly. At the age of thirteen, I closed my mouth and did not speak.' 'The king had only this one son, and all the people of the country loved him very much, hoping that he would inherit the throne; however, because I could recall my past lives, the rise and fall of fortunes over billions of years, I remained silent until the age of thirteen, abandoning my physical form, my mind dwelling in emptiness, drifting aimlessly, not speaking, enduring hunger and cold with equanimity, as simple as a withered tree—although I had eyes and ears, I did not see or hear; my wisdom was profound, yet it was as if I had no will; I was not afraid of humiliation, nor did I have hatred or love; like a blind person, like a deaf person, I did not speak of east or west; my state was like that of ignorance, different from ordinary people.' 'The father king was worried and very distressed, deeply ashamed in front of neighboring countries, fearing ridicule. Therefore, he summoned the Brahmins of the country and asked them: 'Why can't this child speak?' The Brahmins looked at each other and said: 'This child is an evil person, although his face is handsome and beautiful, his heart is not close; looking at his silent appearance, he intends to harm his parents, endanger the country, and exterminate the clan, which will happen soon, and he cannot be raised. Since he cannot speak, what benefit is he to the king! Now that the king no longer has sons, it is all because of this evil son's obstruction, it is he who prevents the great king from having more sons. The king should abandon him and bury him alive.'

。爾乃王身可全，保國安宗，然後更得生貴子耳；不者甚危！』

「王信狂愚，謂為審然。即用愁憂，坐起不寧，伎樂不御，服美不甘。則與長者、大臣共議之云：『如之何？或有臣言，遠棄深山無人之處；或有臣言，投沉深水。』有一臣言：『當如師語，但作深坑，傍入如室，給與資糧、侍以五仆，生置其中。從命所如，空刓絕之為。』

「王即隨此臣所言，即晨遣仆，故出埋之。太子心內悲感，傷其愚惑，矜慜無量。其母憐哀，心為傷絕，言：『我無相生子，薄命乃值此殃，痛斷我腸。』哽噎涕泣，悲懷喐吚，感戀靡逮。事不得已，俯仰放舍，遣人載出，當埋棄之。悉取太子所有衣被、瓔珞、珠寶，皆用送之。

「復使于外，盡脫取其衣被、珠寶，持著一面，因共作坑。作坑未竟，慕魄獨于車上，深自思惟，心與口語：『今王以下及人民，皆共謂我為審聾癡啞不能語也；吾所以不語者，正欲舍世緣，安身避惱，濟神離苦耳，今反當爲誑詐所危。』既沒身命，陷墮彼人，便默自取衣被、珠寶持去。作坑人輩，不覺慕魄取物去

現代漢語譯本：『您只有保全自身，才能保衛國家，安定宗族，然後才能再生下尊貴的子嗣；否則，情況將非常危險！』 國王相信了這番荒謬愚蠢的話，認為這是真的。於是他憂心忡忡，坐立不安，不再欣賞歌舞，吃美味佳餚也覺得無味。他與年長的官員和大臣們商議說：『這該如何是好？』有的臣子說，應該把他遠遠地丟棄到深山無人之處；有的臣子說，應該把他投入深水之中。有一位臣子說：『應當按照那位師父的話去做，只是挖一個深坑，旁邊挖一個像房間一樣的空間，給他提供食物和五名僕人侍奉，把他活生生地安置在裡面。聽天由命，讓他自生自滅。』 國王就聽從了這位臣子的話，當天早上就派僕人把他帶出去埋葬。太子內心感到悲傷，為國王的愚蠢迷惑而傷心，憐憫之心無以復加。他的母親也感到悲哀，心如刀絞，說：『我沒有福氣生下兒子，薄命才遭遇這樣的災禍，痛苦得肝腸寸斷。』她哽咽哭泣，悲傷地嘆息，依依不捨。事情已經到了這個地步，不得不放棄，於是派人把他載出去，準備埋葬。她把太子所有的衣服、被子、瓔珞、珠寶都拿出來送給他。 又派人到外面，把他的衣服和珠寶全部脫下來，放在一邊，然後一起挖坑。坑還沒挖好，太子慕魄獨自在車上，深深地思考，心裡自言自語：『現在國王以下的所有人和百姓，都認為我真的是又聾又癡又啞，不能說話；我之所以不說話，正是想捨棄世俗的牽絆，安身避禍，讓精神擺脫痛苦罷了，現在反而要被謊言所害。』既然要失去生命，被那些人陷害，他便默默地自己拿走了衣服和珠寶。挖坑的人們，沒有察覺到慕魄拿走了東西。

English version: 'Only by preserving your own life can you protect the country, secure the clan, and then have the chance to bear noble offspring; otherwise, the situation will be extremely dangerous!' The king believed this absurd and foolish statement, thinking it was true. He became worried and restless, no longer enjoying music and dance, and even delicious food tasted bland. He consulted with senior officials and ministers, saying, 'What should be done?' Some ministers suggested abandoning him far away in a remote, uninhabited mountain area; others suggested throwing him into deep water. One minister said, 'We should follow the master's words, but instead, dig a deep pit with a room-like space beside it, provide him with food and five servants, and place him alive inside. Let fate decide, and let him perish on his own.' The king followed this minister's advice and sent servants to take him out for burial that very morning. The prince felt sorrow in his heart, grieved by the king's foolishness and delusion, and his compassion was boundless. His mother also felt grief, her heart aching, saying, 'I have no blessing to bear a son, and my ill fate has brought this disaster, my heart is breaking with pain.' She sobbed and wept, sighing with sorrow, and was reluctant to part. Since things had come to this point, she had no choice but to give up, so she sent people to carry him out, preparing to bury him. She took out all of the prince's clothes, blankets, necklaces, and jewels to give to him. They sent people outside again, took off all his clothes and jewels, put them aside, and then started digging the pit together. Before the pit was finished, Prince Mupo was alone in the carriage, deeply contemplating, and said to himself, 'Now everyone from the king down to the common people thinks that I am truly deaf, foolish, and mute, unable to speak; the reason I don't speak is precisely to abandon worldly ties, secure myself from harm, and free my spirit from suffering, but now I am about to be harmed by lies.' Since he was about to lose his life and be framed by those people, he silently took his clothes and jewels. The people digging the pit did not notice that Mupo had taken the things.

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「時，慕魄則到水邊，凈自洗浴，以香涂身，悉取衣被、瓔珞著之，到坑問曰：『作坑何施？』其仆對曰：『國王有子，名曰慕魄，瘖啞聾癡，年十三歲，不能言語。王問婆羅門，婆羅門師白言：「當生埋之，爾乃安吉全國榮宗，利后子孫，以用是故。」我等作坑，欲埋慕魄。』慕魄即曰：『我則是太子慕魄也。』人即驚悚，衣毛為豎，馳走往趣，視其車上，不見慕魄；還至坑所，諦熟觀察，聽聞言語，絕有異聲，光景如月，世所希聞；動其左右，行者為止，坐者為起，飛鳥走獸，皆來會聚，伏太子前，聽太子語。

「慕魄又曰：『觀我手足，察我形容，云何群迷誑詐所惑，以謬為諦，生相捐棄？』發意所陳，言成文章，左右惶敬，已咸惶露，上合下同，靡不順從。其儀大惶，征營悚慄，兩兩相視，面目並青，咸曰：『太子甚神，乃如是也。』皆前作禮，叩頭求哀：『愿赦我罪，共還入宮，到父王所。』慕魄曰：『今已見棄，不宜復還也。汝逕自往，白王令知。』仆即奔馳，白王如是。其母哀傷，使人問狀，仆曰：『太子甚神，開口一言，真驚恐人，聞者皆擾，行者滿道。』王則愕然，且喜且悲，深怪所以。

「王與夫人，便共驂駕，往迎太子；國民大小，莫不馳動，觀瞻滿道

現代漢語譯本：當時，慕魄走到水邊，自己洗凈身體，用香塗抹全身，穿戴好衣服、瓔珞，來到坑邊問道：『挖這個坑是做什麼用的？』他的僕人回答說：『國王有個兒子，名叫慕魄，是個又聾又啞又癡的，十三歲了，不能說話。國王問婆羅門，婆羅門師父說：「應當把他活埋，這樣才能使全國平安吉祥，光宗耀祖，有利於後代子孫，所以才這樣做。」我們挖這個坑，就是想埋慕魄。』慕魄立刻說：『我就是太子慕魄。』人們立刻驚恐，汗毛都豎了起來，跑回去看他的車，卻不見慕魄；回到坑邊，仔細觀察，聽到說話的聲音，非常奇特，光彩像月亮一樣，世所罕見；他一動，周圍的人就停止行走，坐著的人就站起來，飛鳥走獸，都來聚集，伏在太子面前，聽太子說話。 慕魄又說：『看看我的手腳，觀察我的容貌，為什麼你們這些迷惑的人被謊言所欺騙，把錯誤的當成真實的，要拋棄活生生的我？』他所說的話，出口成章，周圍的人都惶恐敬畏，已經完全暴露了他們的恐懼，上下一致，沒有不順從的。他們的儀態非常慌亂，驚恐戰慄，互相看著，臉色都發青，都說：『太子真是神啊，竟然是這樣。』都上前行禮，磕頭求饒：『希望赦免我們的罪過，一起回宮，到父王那裡去。』慕魄說：『現在已經被拋棄了，不應該再回去了。你們自己去，告訴國王讓他知道。』僕人立刻跑去，把情況告訴了國王。他的母親悲傷不已，派人詢問情況，僕人說：『太子非常神奇，一開口說話，真是讓人驚恐，聽到的人都驚慌失措，路上擠滿了人。』國王則驚訝不已，又高興又悲傷，深深地奇怪這是怎麼回事。 國王和夫人，就一起駕車，去迎接太子；全國上下，沒有不奔跑的，觀看的人擠滿了道路。

English version: At that time, Mu Po went to the water's edge, cleansed himself, applied fragrant oils to his body, and put on his clothes and ornaments. He went to the pit and asked, 'What is this pit for?' His servants replied, 'The king has a son named Mu Po, who is deaf, mute, and foolish. He is thirteen years old and cannot speak. The king asked the Brahmins, and the Brahmin master said, 「He should be buried alive, so that the whole country will be safe and prosperous, and it will benefit future generations. That is why we are doing this.」 We are digging this pit to bury Mu Po.' Mu Po immediately said, 'I am Prince Mu Po.' The people were immediately terrified, their hair stood on end, and they ran back to look at his carriage, but Mu Po was not there. They returned to the pit, observed carefully, and heard the sound of his voice, which was very unusual, and his radiance was like the moon, a rare sight in the world. When he moved, those around him stopped walking, and those sitting stood up. Birds and beasts all gathered, prostrating themselves before the prince, listening to him speak. Mu Po then said, 'Look at my hands and feet, observe my appearance. Why are you, who are so deluded, deceived by lies, taking falsehood for truth, and abandoning a living being?' His words were eloquent, and those around him were filled with fear and respect, their fear completely exposed. All, high and low, were in agreement and obedient. Their demeanor was very flustered, they were trembling with fear, looking at each other, their faces turning pale. They all said, 'The prince is truly divine, it is as such.' They all stepped forward to pay their respects, kowtowing and begging for mercy, 'We beg you to forgive our sins, and let us return to the palace together, to your father.' Mu Po said, 'Now that I have been abandoned, it is not appropriate to return. You go yourselves and inform the king.' The servants immediately ran to tell the king. His mother was deeply saddened and sent people to inquire about the situation. The servants said, 'The prince is very miraculous. When he speaks, it is truly terrifying. Those who hear it are all in a panic, and the roads are full of people.' The king was astonished, both happy and sad, and deeply wondered what was happening. The king and his wife then rode together in a carriage to welcome the prince. The people of the whole country, both high and low, were running, and the roads were filled with onlookers.

。咸曰：『太子類如欲見神形。』王未到頃，慕魄心即自念：『當學道耳，適發此意。』天帝釋即為化作園觀浴池，眾果樹木，快樂無比。慕魄即便脫去著身好衣、珠寶，轉作道人，被服儼然。

「王前欲到，逢見慕魄在樹下坐。慕魄見王來到，即起迎逆，王為作禮。慕魄則曰：『大王就坐。』王聞慕魄語言音聲，威神光景，震動天地，絕無雙比，即大歡喜，便曉慕魄：『共還入國，居位理政，吾請避退。』

「慕魄曰：『不可，不可！我以畏厭地獄勤苦，愁毒萬端。吾昔曾更作此國王，名曰須念，以正法治國，奉行諸善，二十五年鞭杖不行，刀兵不設，牢獄無系者。惠施仁愛，恩流德布，救濟窮乏，無所貪惜。雖有此行，猶犯微闕，終墮地獄，六萬餘歲；蒸煮剝裂，痛酷難忍，求死不得，欲生不得。當爾之時，父母在處，雖有資財，億載無數，富而且貴，快樂無極。寧能知我在彼，地獄拷治劇乎？豈復能來分取我身苦痛？不也。

「『我所以墮罪者何？往昔作此大國王時，小國王附庸諸域，皆悉統屬。王性慈仁，其德至淳，法令不嚴，諸小國王皆輕慢易，咸共謀議：「今此大王謹善軟弱，威禁不攝，德不堪任統御大國；當共攻伐，廢退之耳。」即舉兵眾來攻大國

大臣們說：『太子好像想要見到神仙的模樣。』國王還沒到的時候，慕魄心中就想：『我應當修道才對，剛剛才產生這個想法。』天帝釋就為他變化出一個園林，裡面有浴池，各種果樹和樹木，快樂無比。慕魄立刻脫下身上華麗的衣服和珠寶，轉變成道人，穿戴整齊。 國王快要到的時候，看見慕魄在樹下坐著。慕魄看見國王來了，就起身迎接，國王向他行禮。慕魄說：『大王請坐。』國王聽到慕魄的語言聲音，威嚴神聖的光彩，震動天地，絕無僅有，非常歡喜，就告訴慕魄：『一起回國，繼承王位治理國家，我請求退位。』 慕魄說：『不行，不行！我因為害怕地獄的勤苦，憂愁痛苦萬分。我以前曾經做過這個國家的國王，名叫須念，用正法治理國家，奉行各種善事，二十五年沒有使用過鞭杖，沒有動用過刀兵，監獄裡沒有關押的人。施捨仁愛，恩德廣佈，救濟貧困，沒有貪婪吝嗇。雖然有這樣的行為，仍然犯了小過錯，最終墮入地獄，六萬多年；被蒸煮剝裂，痛苦難忍，求死不得，想活也不能。當我在地獄受苦的時候，我的父母即使在世，擁有無數的財富，富貴無比，快樂無邊。他們又怎麼能知道我在那裡，地獄的拷打如此劇烈呢？又怎麼能來分擔我身上的痛苦呢？不能的。』 『我之所以會墮入地獄受罪，是因為什麼呢？過去我做這個大國王的時候，小國王和附屬的各個地區，都歸我統治。我的性格慈愛仁厚，品德純樸，法令不嚴，各個小國王都輕視我，一起商議說：「現在這個大王謹慎善良又軟弱，威嚴不足以管束，品德不足以統治大國；我們應當一起攻打他，廢黜他。」於是就率領軍隊來攻打大國。

The ministers said, 'The crown prince seems to desire to see a divine being.' Before the king arrived, Mupo thought to himself, 'I should practice the Way; this thought has just arisen.' The Heavenly Emperor Sakra then transformed a garden with a bathing pond, various fruit trees, and other trees, creating unparalleled joy. Mupo immediately took off his fine clothes and jewelry, transforming into a Taoist, properly dressed. As the king was about to arrive, he saw Mupo sitting under a tree. Mupo, seeing the king arrive, rose to greet him, and the king bowed to him. Mupo said, 'Great King, please sit.' The king, hearing Mupo's voice and seeing his majestic and divine radiance, which shook heaven and earth and was unparalleled, was overjoyed and said to Mupo, 'Let us return to the kingdom together, and you shall take the throne and govern the country; I request to retire.' Mupo said, 'No, no! I fear the hardships of hell, and I am filled with endless sorrow and pain. I once served as the king of this country, named Suxian, and governed with the righteous law, practicing all good deeds. For twenty-five years, I did not use whips or weapons, and there were no prisoners in the jail. I bestowed charity and kindness, spread grace and virtue, and helped the poor without greed or stinginess. Although I acted in this way, I still committed minor faults and ultimately fell into hell for over sixty thousand years; I was steamed, peeled, and torn apart, suffering unbearable pain, unable to die, and unable to live. At that time, even if my parents were alive, possessing countless wealth, being rich and noble, and experiencing boundless joy, how could they know that I was there, enduring such severe torture in hell? How could they share my suffering? They could not.' 'Why did I fall into hell and suffer punishment? In the past, when I was the great king of this country, the small kings and vassal regions were all under my rule. My nature was kind and benevolent, my virtue was pure, and my laws were not strict. The small kings all looked down on me and conspired together, saying, 「This great king is cautious, kind, and weak, his authority is insufficient to control, and his virtue is inadequate to rule a great country; we should attack him together and depose him.」 So they led their armies to attack the great country.'

。時王須念，逆以珍奇財寶，皆賜遺之，復以重官厚祿撫順慰喻，誘而安之。即皆止息，各還本國。如是未久，復來攻伐，數數非一。大國群僚，咸共瞋恚，上白大王：「諸小臣國，愚戇無義，不慮罪釁，數為慢突。造成悖逆，觸犯尊上，令民馳擾，警備不息。當應誅討，以除寇害。」王曰：「為民父母，當務仁化，恕己育物，危命濟眾；彼猶嬰孩，愍其無識，以漸誘導，不忍加害也。」王懷弘慈，普哀物命，永無誅伐之心。群臣不忍數為屬城小國所見陵易，忿不顧難，竊私舉兵，討伐諸國，即大殘殺人民。

「『大王聞之，甚用悲痛，為之雨淚，皆為諸國死亡人民持服，猶喪其子，矜愍無極。諸小國王見大國王，慈心矜念人民乃爾，即皆降伏來歸附之。其來歸附者，大王則為施設廚膳，大官設膳，皆須烹殺牛羊六畜，以具眾味。烹宰之時，輒當先白。王心雖慈，事不獲已，顉頭可之。緣是得罪，勤苦如是。每一念之，心甚懷寒，衣毛為豎，身體則為虛冷汗出。我所以不語者，追憶過世所更吉兇、安危、成敗，恐復與會，故結舌不語至十三歲，冀以靜默，免瑕脫穢，出度塵勞，永辭于俗，不與厄會。適復念欲閉口不語，而當爲王所見生埋，恐王后時，復得是殃，一入地獄無有出期

時王必須考慮，用珍奇財寶賞賜他們，再用高官厚祿安撫慰問，引誘他們安定下來。他們就都停止了侵擾，各自返回自己的國家。這樣沒過多久，他們又來攻打，不止一次。大國的大臣們都非常憤怒，上奏國王說：『那些小國，愚蠢無義，不考慮自己的罪過，屢次冒犯。造成叛逆，觸犯尊上，使人民動盪不安，警備不息。應當誅殺他們，以除禍害。』國王說：『作為人民的父母，應當致力於仁愛教化，寬恕自己，養育萬物，在危難時拯救眾人；他們就像嬰兒一樣，可憐他們沒有見識，要逐漸引導他們，不忍心傷害他們。』國王懷有廣大的慈悲心，普遍憐憫一切生命，永遠沒有誅殺的想法。大臣們不忍心看到大國屢次被附屬小國欺凌，憤怒而不顧危險，私自發兵，討伐各國，隨即大肆殘殺人民。 『大王聽到這件事，非常悲痛，為之流淚，為各國死亡的人民服喪，就像失去了自己的孩子一樣，憐憫到了極點。那些小國王看到大國王如此慈悲憐憫人民，就都投降歸附了他。對於前來歸附的人，大王就為他們設定廚房，大官設定膳食，都必須宰殺牛羊六畜，來準備各種美味。在烹宰的時候，總是要先稟告。國王雖然心懷慈悲，但事已至此，只能點頭同意。因為這件事而獲罪，勤苦如此。每當想起這件事，心中就感到寒冷，汗毛豎立，身體虛弱發冷出汗。我之所以不說話，是因為追憶過去所經歷的吉兇、安危、成敗，恐怕再次遭遇，所以閉口不語長達十三年，希望通過沉默，免除過失，擺脫污穢，脫離塵世的勞苦，永遠告別世俗，不再遭遇厄運。剛剛又想到要閉口不語，卻又擔心被國王發現后活埋，恐怕國王以後，又會遭受這樣的災禍，一旦進入地獄就沒有出來的日子。』

The king of the time had to consider, and bestowed upon them rare treasures, and then soothed and comforted them with high positions and generous salaries, inducing them to settle down. They all then ceased their disturbances and returned to their own countries. Before long, they came to attack again, not just once. The officials of the great country were all very angry and reported to the king, 『Those small countries are foolish and unrighteous, not considering their own sins, and repeatedly offend us. They have caused rebellion, offended the sovereign, made the people restless, and the guards never cease. They should be punished to eliminate the harm.』 The king said, 『As the parents of the people, we should devote ourselves to benevolent teachings, forgive ourselves, nurture all things, and save the people in times of danger; they are like infants, we should pity their ignorance, gradually guide them, and not bear to harm them.』 The king had a great compassionate heart, universally pitying all lives, and never had the thought of killing. The officials could not bear to see the great country repeatedly bullied by the subordinate small countries, and in anger, disregarding the danger, they privately sent troops to attack the countries, and then massacred the people. 『When the king heard of this, he was very grieved, shed tears for it, and mourned for the people who died in the countries, as if he had lost his own children, his pity was boundless. When the small kings saw that the great king was so compassionate and pitied the people, they all surrendered and came to submit to him. For those who came to submit, the great king would set up kitchens for them, and the high officials would prepare meals, all of which required slaughtering cattle, sheep, and livestock to prepare various delicacies. When slaughtering, they always had to report first. Although the king was compassionate, the matter had come to this point, and he could only nod in agreement. Because of this matter, he was guilty, and his toil was such. Every time he thought of this, he felt cold in his heart, his hair stood on end, and his body was weak and cold with sweat. The reason I do not speak is because I recall the past experiences of good and bad fortune, safety and danger, success and failure, and I am afraid of encountering them again, so I have kept silent for thirteen years, hoping to avoid mistakes through silence, get rid of filth, escape the toil of the world, bid farewell to the secular world forever, and not encounter misfortune. Just now I thought of keeping silent again, but I am worried that if the king finds out, I will be buried alive, and I am afraid that the king will suffer such a disaster again in the future, and once I enter hell, there will be no day of coming out.』

。我意不欲令王得罪，故復語耳。徒欲為道，守意無為，不樂為王也。人居世間，恍惚若夢，室家歡娛，須臾間耳。計命無幾，憂畏延長，樂少苦多，眾惱萬端。是以智者，以國、財寶、恩愛為累，眾欲為塵。使我為王，當復憍泆貪求快意，令民憂煩，為天下之大患也。故欲除憂，棄離塵累，反流索源，拯濟未度。生世如寄，無一可怙，年衰歲移，老命促疾，不可逡蠕，去道日遠。不貪富貴，不重珍寶，棄捐世榮，思想大道，高翔遠逝，自濟於世。』

「父王曰：『當那可爾，汝為智者，當原不及，不可便爾，故棄我去。』王心悲喜，深悔所為。

「太子復曰：『何聞父子，生而相棄？恩愛已乖，骨肉已離，為行己愆，不可聽觀。屈苦相迎，徒益勞煩。』父聞子語，見其志固，惘然失厝，慚愧忸怩，無辭可對。

「王曰：『如汝前世作國王時，奉行諸善，才有小失，非所憶知，而尚受罪，勤苦乃爾。今我治國不奉正法，既無微善，反是逐非，憍貴自恣，純行危殆，罪當何貲耶？』便放太子聽行學道。太子於是棄國捐王，不慕人物，一心專精，念道修德，功勛累積，遂至成佛。佛已得道，復度十方諸天人民，不可稱計，無央數劫，不以為勞，菩薩所更勤苦如是

現代漢語譯本：我並非有意讓您得罪，所以才再次進言。我只是想追求真理，保持內心清凈無為，並不喜歡當國王。人活在世上，恍惚如夢，家庭的歡樂也只是短暫的瞬間。算算壽命沒剩多少，憂慮和恐懼卻不斷延長，快樂少而痛苦多，各種煩惱接踵而至。因此，有智慧的人把國家、財富、恩愛都看作是累贅，把各種慾望看作是塵埃。如果讓我當國王，我一定會再次變得驕奢淫逸，貪求享樂，讓百姓憂愁煩惱，成為天下的巨大禍患。所以我想消除憂愁，拋棄塵世的牽絆，反溯本源，拯救那些尚未得度的人。人生如寄，沒有什麼是可以依靠的，年歲衰老，生命短暫，不能再猶豫不決，離真理越來越遠。我不貪圖富貴，不看重珍寶，拋棄世俗的榮華，一心向往大道，高飛遠去，自我救度。' 父王說：'怎麼可以這樣呢？你是個有智慧的人，應該考慮得更長遠，不能就這樣拋下我離開。'國王內心悲喜交加，深深後悔自己之前的所作所為。 太子又說：'哪裡聽說過父子之間，生下來就互相拋棄的？恩愛已經破裂，骨肉已經分離，這是因為我自己的過錯，不能再聽從您的安排。勉強相迎，只會徒增勞累和煩惱。'父親聽了兒子的話，看到他意志堅定，茫然失措，慚愧難當，無言以對。 國王說：'如果像你前世做國王時，奉行各種善事，只是稍微有些過失，不被記住，尚且要受罪，勤勞辛苦到那種程度。現在我治理國家不奉行正法，沒有絲毫善行，反而追逐邪惡，驕橫放縱，完全是危險的行為，罪過該有多大呢？'於是就放太子離開去修行學道。太子於是拋棄國家和王位，不羨慕世俗的榮華富貴，一心專精，念道修德，功德積累，最終成就佛果。佛得道后，又度化十方諸天人民，數量不可計數，經歷了無數劫，也不覺得勞累，菩薩所經歷的勤苦就是這樣。

English version: 'It is not my intention to offend you, O King, that I speak again. I merely wish to pursue the Way, to keep my mind in a state of non-action, and I do not desire to be a king. People live in this world as if in a dream, and the joys of family are but fleeting moments. Counting the days, there are not many left, yet worries and fears continue to grow. There is little joy and much suffering, with countless troubles. Therefore, the wise see the country, wealth, and love as burdens, and all desires as dust. If I were to become king, I would again become arrogant and indulgent, seeking pleasure, causing the people to worry and be troubled, and become a great calamity for the world. Therefore, I wish to eliminate worries, abandon the entanglements of the world, trace back to the source, and save those who have not yet been delivered. Life is like a temporary stay, there is nothing to rely on, years pass and age advances, life is short, and there is no time to hesitate, as one drifts further from the Way. I do not covet wealth and honor, nor do I value treasures. I abandon worldly glory, aspire to the Great Way, soar far away, and save myself in this world.' The father king said, 'How can this be? You are a wise man, you should consider things more carefully, you cannot just abandon me and leave.' The king's heart was filled with both sorrow and joy, and he deeply regretted his previous actions. The prince replied, 'Where have you ever heard of a father and son abandoning each other at birth? Affection has already been broken, and flesh and blood have been separated. This is because of my own faults, and I cannot listen to your arrangements. Forcing a reunion will only increase toil and trouble.' The father, hearing his son's words and seeing his firm resolve, was at a loss, ashamed and embarrassed, and had no words to reply. The king said, 'If, as you were a king in your previous life, you practiced all kinds of good deeds, and only had a few minor faults, which were not remembered, you still had to suffer and toil to such an extent. Now, I govern the country without following the righteous law, without any good deeds, but instead pursuing evil, arrogant and indulgent, acting in a completely dangerous manner. How great is my sin?' So he let the prince leave to practice and learn the Way. The prince then abandoned the country and the throne, did not envy worldly glory, focused his mind, practiced the Way and cultivated virtue, accumulated merit, and finally attained Buddhahood. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha then saved countless beings in the ten directions, for countless eons, without feeling weary. Such is the diligence and hardship experienced by a Bodhisattva.

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佛言：「爾時，太子者，我身是也；父王者，今現我父閱頭檀是；母者，摩耶是；爾時相師婆羅門者，調達是；時仆者，阿若拘鄰五人是也。諸欲為道者，皆當承順佛教，無犯經戒；為道雖苦，勝在三惡道、八難處也。違戒犯禁，后墮惡道，得脫為人，當生貧苦，或作奴婢，愿不自由；奉戒行善，三尊可得。」

佛說如是，諸比丘眾、諸天人民，莫不歡喜，為佛作禮

佛說：『那時，那位太子就是我自身；那位父王，就是現在我的父親閱頭檀；母親，就是摩耶；那時的相師婆羅門，就是提婆達多；那時的僕人，就是阿若拘鄰五人。所有想要修道的人，都應當遵循佛的教誨，不要違犯經律戒規；修道雖然辛苦，但勝過墮入三惡道和八難之處。違犯戒律，將來會墮入惡道，即使脫離惡道轉生為人，也會貧困潦倒，或者淪為奴婢，不能自由自在；奉持戒律，行善積德，就能證得三尊果位。』 佛說完這些話，所有的比丘眾、諸天人民，無不歡喜，向佛頂禮。

The Buddha said, 'At that time, the prince was myself; the father king is now my father, Suddhodana; the mother was Maya; the soothsayer Brahmin was Devadatta; and the servant was the five ascetics, Ajnatakaundinya and his companions. All who wish to follow the path should obey the Buddha's teachings and not violate the scriptures and precepts. Although the path is difficult, it is better than falling into the three evil realms and the eight difficulties. Violating the precepts will lead to falling into evil realms. Even if one escapes and is reborn as a human, one will be poor and miserable, or become a slave, without freedom. By upholding the precepts and doing good deeds, one can attain the three honored positions.' After the Buddha spoke these words, all the monks, heavenly beings, and people were delighted and bowed to the Buddha.

The Sutra of the Buddha on Prince Mupo