T14n0519_佛說摩達國王經
大正藏第 14 冊 No. 0519 佛說摩達國王經
No. 519
佛說摩達國王經
宋居士沮渠京聲譯
聞如是：
一時，佛在羅閱祇竹園中，與千二百五十比丘俱。
時有國王，號名摩達王，時當出軍征討，選國中人民，數百萬人，皆應赴從。
時有比丘，已得羅漢道，到其國分衛，並見錄，將詣王宮門。王有馬監，令比丘養視官馬，勤苦七日。王后身自臨視軍陣，比丘見王，即于其前，輕舉飛翔，上住空中，現其威神。王便恐怖，叩頭悔過：「我實愚癡，不別真偽，推問國內，誰令神人為是者，今當有所治殺。」
比丘告王言：「非王及國人過也，自我宿命，行道常供養師，我時為師設飯，師謂我言：『且先澡手已乃當飯。』我愚癡，心念言：『師亦不養官馬，何故不預澡手？』師即謂我言：『汝今念此輕耳，後重如何？』我聞是語，便愁憂。師知其意，便念言：『我會當泥洹，何故令人惱耶？』即以其夜三更時般泥洹。從來久遠，各更生死，今用是故，受其宿殃，養馬七日。夫善惡行，輒有殃福，如影隨形。」
王聞比丘說罪福，意解歡喜，乞得歸命于神人。比丘告言：「卿當自歸於佛，佛為三界師。」
王及國人民，皆隨比
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 《佛說摩達國王經》
宋朝居士沮渠京聲翻譯
我聽到這樣的傳聞：
一時，佛陀在羅閱祇（Rāmagṛha）的竹園中，與一千二百五十位比丘在一起。
當時有一位國王，名叫摩達王（King Mātṛ），正要出兵征討，挑選國內人民，有數百萬人，都要應徵跟隨。
當時有一位比丘，已經證得阿羅漢道，到摩達王的國家乞食，也被登記在冊，將要被帶到王宮門前。國王有一位馬監，命令這位比丘照看官馬，辛勤勞作了七天。王后親自視察軍隊陣列，比丘見到國王，就在他面前，輕輕地飛翔起來，停留在空中，顯現他的威神。國王非常害怕，叩頭懺悔說：『我實在愚癡，不能辨別真假，追問國內，是誰讓這位神人做這些事的，現在應當治罪殺了他。』
比丘告訴國王說：『這不是國王和國人的過錯，而是我前世的業報。我過去修行時，經常供養我的老師。有一次我為老師準備飯食，老師對我說：『先洗手再吃飯。』我當時愚癡，心裡想：『老師又不養官馬，為什麼不提前洗手？』老師就對我說：『你現在只是這樣輕視，以後嚴重了怎麼辦？』我聽到這話，便感到憂愁。老師知道我的心思，便想：『我將要入涅槃，何必讓人煩惱呢？』就在當夜三更時分入滅。從那以後，經歷了漫長的歲月，各自經歷生死輪迴，現在因為這個緣故，承受過去的罪業，養馬七天。善惡行為，都會有相應的福報和災禍，就像影子跟隨形體一樣。』
國王聽了比丘講述罪福的道理，心意開解，非常歡喜，請求歸依這位神人。比丘告訴他說：『你應該歸依佛陀，佛陀是三界的導師。』
國王和國內人民，都跟隨比丘一起歸依佛陀。
【English Translation】 English version The Buddha Speaks of King Mātṛ Sūtra
Translated by Layman Jūqú Jīngshēng of the Song Dynasty
Thus have I heard:
At one time, the Buddha was in the Bamboo Grove in Rāmagṛha (City of Royal Palaces), together with twelve hundred and fifty Bhikshus.
At that time, there was a king named King Mātṛ (Mother), who was about to lead an army to conquer. He selected millions of people from the country, all of whom were required to follow.
At that time, there was a Bhikshu who had already attained the state of Arhat. He went to the king's country to beg for food and was also registered to be brought to the gate of the royal palace. The king had a horse supervisor who ordered the Bhikshu to take care of the official horses, working diligently for seven days. The queen personally inspected the military formations. When the Bhikshu saw the king, he lightly flew up in front of him, staying in the air, displaying his divine power. The king was terrified and kowtowed in repentance, saying, 'I am truly foolish, unable to distinguish truth from falsehood. I will investigate within the country who made this divine person do these things, and I shall punish and kill them.'
The Bhikshu told the king, 'It is not the fault of the king or the people of the country, but it is due to my past karma. In my past life, when I was practicing the Way, I often made offerings to my teacher. Once, I prepared food for my teacher, and the teacher said to me, 'Wash your hands first before eating.' I was foolish at the time and thought, 'The teacher does not take care of official horses, why doesn't he wash his hands beforehand?' The teacher then said to me, 'You are only being so dismissive now, what will happen when it becomes serious?' When I heard these words, I became worried. The teacher knew my thoughts and thought, 'I am about to enter Nirvana, why cause trouble for others?' He then entered Nirvana at the third watch of the night. Since then, after a long time, we have each experienced the cycle of birth and death. Now, for this reason, I am receiving the retribution of my past karma, taking care of horses for seven days. Good and evil deeds will have corresponding blessings and disasters, just like a shadow follows the form.'
When the king heard the Bhikshu explain the principles of sin and merit, his mind was enlightened, and he was very happy. He requested to take refuge in this divine person. The Bhikshu told him, 'You should take refuge in the Buddha, the Buddha is the teacher of the Three Realms.'
The king and the people of the country all followed the Bhikshu to take refuge in the Buddha.
丘到佛所，稽首為佛作禮，受五戒作優婆塞。佛便為王及人民，現相好威神，光曜天地，復為說無常苦空。王於是便得須陀洹道，國中人民，皆受五戒十善，歸命三尊，月日齋戒，以為常法。
阿難整衣服，作禮白佛言：「是王及國中人民，見佛聞經即解。何以故？」
佛言：「及昔摩父佛時，是比丘作沙門，王時為優婆塞，凈意供養三日，令我所在處常得其福，今已得度世之道，今來會此，聞經便得須陀洹道。」
四輩弟子、天龍鬼神，聞經歡喜，前為佛作禮而去。
佛說摩達國王經
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本：丘（人名）來到佛陀所在之處，叩首向佛陀行禮，接受五戒成為優婆塞（在家男居士）。佛陀便為國王和人民展現了相好莊嚴的威神之力，光明照耀天地，又為他們講述了無常、苦、空的道理。國王因此證得了須陀洹（小乘初果）的果位，國內人民都接受五戒十善，歸依三寶，每月按時齋戒，作為恒常的修行方法。
阿難（佛陀的弟子）整理好衣服，向佛陀行禮並稟告說：『這位國王和國內的人民，見到佛陀聽聞佛經就能理解。這是什麼緣故呢？』
佛陀說：『在過去迦葉佛（Kāśyapa Buddha）時，這位比丘（出家修行的男子）當時是沙門（出家修道者），國王當時是優婆塞（在家男居士），以清凈的心意供養我三天，使我所在之處常常得到福報，如今已經得到解脫世間之道，今天來此聚會，聽聞佛經便證得了須陀洹（小乘初果）的果位。』
四輩弟子（比丘、比丘尼、優婆塞、優婆夷）、天龍鬼神，聽聞佛經后歡喜，上前向佛陀行禮后離去。
佛說摩達國王經（這部經的名字）
【English Translation】 English version: Qiu (a name) came to where the Buddha was, prostrated himself and paid homage to the Buddha, and received the five precepts to become an Upasaka (lay male devotee). The Buddha then manifested his majestic and divine power with auspicious marks for the king and the people, illuminating the heavens and the earth, and further explained the principles of impermanence, suffering, and emptiness to them. As a result, the king attained the state of Srotapanna (stream-enterer), and the people of the kingdom all accepted the five precepts and the ten virtues, took refuge in the Three Jewels, and observed monthly fasting as a constant practice.
Ananda (Buddha's disciple) adjusted his robes, paid homage to the Buddha, and reported, 'This king and the people of the kingdom are able to understand as soon as they see the Buddha and hear the scriptures. What is the reason for this?'
The Buddha said, 'In the time of the past Kasyapa Buddha (Kāśyapa Buddha), this Bhikkhu (ordained male monastic) was a Shramana (ascetic), and the king was an Upasaka (lay male devotee) who offered pure-hearted offerings to me for three days, so that wherever I was, I would always receive blessings. Now he has attained the path of liberation from the world, and today he has come to this gathering, and upon hearing the scriptures, he has attained the state of Srotapanna (stream-enterer).'
The fourfold assembly of disciples (Bhikkhus, Bhikkhunis, Upasakas, Upasikas), as well as the Devas, Nagas, and spirits, rejoiced upon hearing the scriptures, stepped forward to pay homage to the Buddha, and departed.
The Buddha Speaks the Sutra of King Mātṛdatta (Title of the Sutra)