T21n1300_摩登伽經

大正藏第 21 冊 No. 1300 摩登伽經

No. 1300

摩登伽經卷上

吳天竺三藏竺律炎共支謙譯

度性女品第一

如是我聞。一時佛在舍衛國。祇樹給孤獨園。與諸比丘。圍繞說法。于晨朝時。尊者阿難。著衣持缽。入城乞食。分衛已訖。還祇洹林。于其路次。有一大池。聚落人眾。游集其上。池側有女栴陀羅種。執持瓶器。始來取水。長老阿難。往到其所語言。姊妹今我渴乏。甚欲須飲。見惠少水真。是時施女言。大德我無所吝。但吾身是栴陀羅女。若相施者。恐非所宜。阿難言。姊我名沙門。其心平等豪貴下劣。觀無異相。但時見施。不宜久留。時彼女人。即以凈水。授與阿難。阿難飲訖。還其所止。其去已后。此女便取阿難容貌音聲語言威儀等相。深生染著。欲心猛盛。作是念言。若使我得向去比丘以為夫者。不亦善乎。復作是念。我母善咒。或能令彼來為吾夫。我當向母具宣斯事。時此女人。持水還家。詣其母所。而作是言。阿難比丘。是佛弟子。我甚愛樂。欲得為夫。如母力者。能辦斯事。唯愿哀愍。必滿我願。母語女言。有二種人。雖加咒術。無如之何。何者為二。一者斷欲。二是死人。自余之者。吾能調伏。沙門瞿曇。威德高遠。波斯匿王。

極生信敬。若脫知我將阿難來。栴陀羅輩。皆被殘滅。且復瞿曇煩惱已盡。及其眷屬。咸離欲穢。我昔曾聞。斷生死者。宜加恭敬。如何于彼反起惡業。女聞是已。悲泣而言。若母不得阿難來者。我必定當棄捨身命。假令瞿曇而違我願。亦復不能久留於世。設得之者。眾愿滿足。母聞斯言。慘然不悅。而告之曰。莫便捨命。我必能令阿難至此。爾時女母。于自舍內。牛糞塗地布以白茅。於此場中。燃大猛火。百有八枚妙遏迦花。誦咒一週。輒以一莖投之火中。其咒言曰。

阿磨利　毗磨利　鳩鳩彌　三磨禰　移　那婆頭賜　頻頭彌車養

提菩跋利沙提　毗地逾多提揭阇提　毗三磨耶　磨羅阇　三磨提　跋陀夷阇

若天。若魔。若乾闥婆。火神。地神。聞我是咒。及吾祠祀。宜應急令阿難至此。作是語已。尊者阿難。心即迷亂。不自覺知。便行往詣栴陀羅舍。爾時女母。遙見阿難安詳而來。告其女曰。阿難比丘。已來近此。汝今應當敷置茵褥。燒香散花。極令嚴凈。女聞母言。歡喜踴悅。莊飾堂閣。安置寶座。凈治灑掃。散眾名花。爾時阿難。既到其舍。悲咽哽塞。泣淚而言。我何薄祐。遇斯苦難。大悲世尊。寧不垂愍加威護念令無嬈害。爾時如來以凈天眼。觀見阿難為彼女人之所惑亂。為擁護故

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：生起極大的信心和敬意。如果知道我將要請阿難（Ananda，佛陀的十大弟子之一，以記憶力強著稱）前來，那些旃陀羅（Chandalas，印度種姓制度中的賤民）之輩，都會被殘害消滅。況且瞿曇（Gautama，釋迦牟尼佛的姓氏）已經斷盡煩惱，他的眷屬也都遠離了慾望的污穢。我過去曾聽說，對於斷絕生死輪迴的人，應該加以恭敬，怎麼能反而對他們生起惡業呢？女兒聽了這些話，悲傷地哭泣著說：『如果母親不能請到阿難前來，我必定會捨棄自己的生命。即使瞿曇違揹我的願望，也不能長久地留在世上。如果能得到阿難，我的所有願望就都滿足了。』母親聽了這些話，臉色陰沉不悅，告誡她說：『不要輕易捨棄生命，我一定能讓阿難到這裡來。』當時，這位母親在自己的家中，用牛糞塗抹地面，鋪上白茅草。在這個場地中，點燃巨大的猛火，用一百零八朵妙遏迦花（Myrica flower），每唸誦咒語一週，就將一朵花投到火中。她的咒語是：『阿磨利（Amali）毗磨利（Bhimari）鳩鳩彌（Kukumi）三磨禰（Samane）移（Yi）那婆頭賜（Navatushi）頻頭彌車養（Bindumi Cheyang）提菩跋利沙提（Tibo Bhalishati）毗地逾多提揭阇提（Bhidiyuduo Ti Jieti）毗三磨耶（Bisamaya）磨羅阇（Maluosha）三磨提（Samati）跋陀夷阇（Batuoyisha）無論是天（Deva，天神），是魔（Mara，惡魔），是乾闥婆（Gandharva，天上的樂神），火神（Agni，火焰之神），地神（Prithvi，大地之神），聽到我的咒語和我的祭祀，都應該立即讓阿難到這裡來。』說完這些話，尊者阿難的心立刻迷亂，不知不覺地就前往旃陀羅的住所。當時，這位母親遠遠地看見阿難安詳地走來，告訴她的女兒說：『阿難比丘已經快到這裡了，你現在應該鋪設坐墊，焚香散花，儘量佈置得莊嚴乾淨。』女兒聽了母親的話，歡喜雀躍，裝飾堂閣，安置寶座，清掃灑水，散佈各種名花。當時，阿難來到她的住所，悲傷哽咽，哭泣著說：『我真是福薄，遇到這樣的苦難。大悲世尊，難道不垂憐我，加以威神護念，使我免受侵害嗎？』當時，如來（Tathagata，佛陀的稱號）用清凈的天眼，看見阿難被那個女人迷惑，爲了擁護他。

【English Translation】 English version: Profound faith and reverence arose. If they knew that I was going to bring Ananda (one of the Buddha's ten principal disciples, known for his excellent memory), those Chandalas (outcastes in the Indian caste system) would all be destroyed. Moreover, Gautama (the Buddha's family name) has exhausted his afflictions, and his retinue has also departed from the defilements of desire. I once heard that one should be respectful to those who have cut off the cycle of birth and death. How can one instead generate evil karma towards them?' Hearing these words, the daughter wept sadly and said, 'If my mother cannot bring Ananda here, I will surely abandon my life. Even if Gautama goes against my wishes, he will not be able to remain in the world for long. If I can obtain Ananda, all my wishes will be fulfilled.' Hearing these words, the mother's face turned grim and displeased, and she warned her, 'Do not lightly abandon your life. I will surely be able to bring Ananda here.' At that time, the mother plastered the ground with cow dung inside her house and spread white茅茅 grass. In this area, she lit a great fierce fire, using one hundred and eight Myrica flowers, each time reciting the mantra once, she would throw one flower into the fire. Her mantra was: 'Amali, Bhimari, Kukumi, Samane, Yi, Navatushi, Bindumi Cheyang, Tibo Bhalishati, Bhidiyuduo Ti Jieti, Bisamaya, Maluosha, Samati, Batuoyisha, Whether it be Devas (gods), Maras (demons), Gandharvas (celestial musicians), Agni (god of fire), or Prithvi (goddess of earth), upon hearing my mantra and my offerings, they should immediately cause Ananda to come here.' After saying these words, the Venerable Ananda's mind was immediately confused, and without realizing it, he went to the Chandala's residence. At that time, the mother saw Ananda approaching peacefully from afar and told her daughter, 'The Bhikshu Ananda is already near here. You should now spread cushions, burn incense, and scatter flowers, making it as solemn and clean as possible.' Hearing her mother's words, the daughter rejoiced and leaped with joy, decorating the hall, placing a precious seat, cleaning and sprinkling water, and scattering various famous flowers. At that time, Ananda arrived at her residence, choked with sorrow, and wept, saying, 'How meager is my merit that I encounter such suffering. Great Compassionate World Honored One (Tathagata, title of the Buddha), do you not have pity on me, adding your majestic protection and mindfulness so that I am free from harm?' At that time, the Tathagata, with his pure heavenly eye, saw that Ananda was being deluded by that woman, and for the sake of protecting him.

。即說咒曰。

悉挮帝　阿朱帝　阿尼帝

於是世尊。說此咒已。而作是言。吾以斯咒。安隱一切怖畏眾生。亦欲利安諸苦惱者。若有眾生無歸依處。我當爲作真實歸依。爾時世尊。復說偈曰。

戒池清涼凈無垢　　能浴眾生煩惱熱　若有智者入此池　　無明闇障永滅盡　是故三世諸賢聖　　咸皆頂戴共稱歎　若我真實浴此流　　當令侍者速還返

爾時阿難。以佛神力。及善根力。栴陀羅咒。無所能為。即出其舍。還祇洹林。時彼女人。見阿難歸。白其母言。比丘去矣。母告之曰。沙門瞿曇。必以威力。而護念之。是故能令吾咒斷壞。女白母言。沙門瞿曇。其神德力。能勝母耶。母語女言。沙門瞿曇。其德淵廣。非是吾力所可為比。假令一切世間眾生。所有咒術。彼若發念。皆悉斷滅。永無遺余。其有所作。無能障礙。以是因緣。當知彼力為無有上。爾時阿難。往詣佛所。頭面禮足。在一面立。

佛告阿難。有六句咒。其力殊勝。悉能擁護一切眾生。能滅邪道。斷諸災患。汝今宜可受持讀誦用自利益。亦安樂人。若比丘比丘尼。優婆塞優婆夷。欲利安己饒益眾生。皆當受持六句神咒。阿難。此咒皆為過去六佛所共宣說。今我釋迦牟尼三藐三佛陀。亦說是咒。大梵天王。釋提桓因。

【現代漢語翻譯】即說咒曰：

『悉挮帝，阿朱帝，阿尼帝』

於是世尊，說完這個咒語后，這樣說道：『我用這個咒語，使一切處於恐懼中的眾生得到安穩，也想利益和安撫那些受苦惱的人。如果有的眾生沒有可以歸依的地方，我應當為他們做真實的歸依。』當時世尊，又說了偈語：

『戒池清涼又幹凈，能夠洗去眾生的煩惱和熱惱。如果有智慧的人進入這個池子，無明的黑暗和障礙永遠都會滅盡。因此過去、現在、未來三世的賢聖，都一起頂戴和共同稱讚它。如果我真實地沐浴在這股清流中，應當讓侍者阿難迅速返回。』

當時阿難（Ananda，佛陀的十大弟子之一），憑藉佛的神力，以及自身的善根力，使得栴陀羅（Chandala，古印度社會中的賤民階層）的咒語，對他沒有任何作用，於是走出了那個女人的家，返回祇洹林（Jetavana，佛陀常住的精舍）。當時那個女人，看到阿難回來了，告訴她的母親說：『那個比丘走了。』她的母親告訴她說：『沙門瞿曇（釋迦牟尼佛的尊稱），一定是用他的威力，在保護和關照他。所以能夠讓我的咒語斷裂和失效。』那個女人對她的母親說：『沙門瞿曇，他的神德之力，能夠勝過母親您嗎？』她的母親對女兒說：『沙門瞿曇，他的德行深遠而廣大，不是我的力量可以相比的。假如一切世間的眾生，所有的咒術，他如果發起一個念頭，都會全部斷滅，永遠不會留下任何殘餘。他所要做的事情，沒有任何力量能夠阻礙。因為這個緣故，應當知道他的力量是無上的。』當時阿難，前往佛陀的住所，頭面頂禮佛足，站在一邊。

佛告訴阿難說：『有六句咒語，它的力量非常殊勝，能夠擁護一切眾生，能夠滅除邪道，斷除各種災難和禍患。你現在應該受持、讀誦這個咒語，用來利益自己，也安樂他人。如果有比丘、比丘尼、優婆塞（Upasaka，男居士）、優婆夷（Upasika，女居士），想要利益自己，饒益眾生，都應當受持這六句神咒。阿難，這個咒語都是過去六佛所共同宣說的。現在我釋迦牟尼（Sakyamuni）三藐三佛陀（Samyak-sambuddha，正等覺者），也說這個咒語。大梵天王（Mahabrahma），釋提桓因（Sakra devanam Indra，帝釋天）。』

【English Translation】 Then He spoke the mantra, saying:

'Siddhi Te, A Zhu Di, A Ni Di'

Thereupon, the World-Honored One, having spoken this mantra, said thus: 'With this mantra, I bring peace and security to all sentient beings in fear, and also desire to benefit and pacify those who are suffering. If there are sentient beings who have no refuge, I shall be their true refuge.' At that time, the World-Honored One, again spoke in verse:

'The pool of precepts is clear, cool, pure, and without defilement, able to bathe sentient beings of their afflictions and heat. If a wise person enters this pool, the darkness and obstacles of ignorance will be forever extinguished. Therefore, the virtuous and holy ones of the three times all reverently uphold and jointly praise it. If I truly bathe in this stream, may the attendant Ananda quickly return.'

At that time, Ananda (one of the ten principal disciples of the Buddha), by the Buddha's divine power and the power of his own good roots, was unaffected by the Chandala's (an untouchable caste in ancient India) mantra. He then left the woman's house and returned to Jetavana (a monastery where the Buddha often stayed). At that time, the woman, seeing Ananda return, said to her mother, 'The Bhikshu has left.' The mother told her, 'The Shramana Gautama (an honorific title for Shakyamuni Buddha) must be protecting and mindful of him with his power. That is why he is able to cause my mantra to break and fail.' The woman said to her mother, 'Shramana Gautama, is his divine power greater than yours, Mother?' Her mother said to her daughter, 'Shramana Gautama, his virtue is profound and vast, not comparable to my power. Even if all the mantras of all sentient beings in the world were combined, if he were to generate a single thought, they would all be extinguished, leaving no remainder. Whatever he intends to do, no power can obstruct it. For this reason, you should know that his power is unsurpassed.' At that time, Ananda went to the Buddha's abode, prostrated himself at the Buddha's feet, and stood to one side.

The Buddha told Ananda, 'There is a six-sentence mantra, whose power is exceedingly supreme, capable of protecting all sentient beings, capable of extinguishing evil paths, and cutting off all calamities and misfortunes. You should now receive, uphold, and recite this mantra, to benefit yourself and bring peace to others. If Bhikshus, Bhikshunis, Upasakas (male lay devotees), and Upasikas (female lay devotees) wish to benefit themselves and benefit sentient beings, they should all receive and uphold this six-sentence divine mantra. Ananda, this mantra was jointly proclaimed by the six Buddhas of the past. Now I, Shakyamuni (Sakyamuni) Samyak-sambuddha (Perfectly Enlightened Buddha), also speak this mantra. Mahabrahma (Great Brahma King), Sakra devanam Indra (Indra, Lord of the Devas).'

四天王等。皆悉恭敬受持讀誦。是故汝今宜加修習讚歎供養。無令忘失。即說咒曰。

耶頭多　安茶利　槃茶利　抧由利　他彌曷賜帝　薩羅結利毗槃頭摩帝大羅毗沙　脂利　彌利　婆膩鄰陀　耶陀三跋兜　羅布羅波底　迦談必羅耶

佛告阿難。若有眾生。受持如是六句神咒。臨應刑戮。以咒力故。輕被鞭撻。而得免脫。若當鞭撻。此咒因緣。呵責得免。若應呵責。由此神咒威德力故。永無呵毀。坦然安樂阿難我不見沙門婆羅門。若天魔梵人。及非人。受持此咒。而被嬈害。唯除定業。無如之何。時栴陀羅女。于夜過已。沐浴其身著新凈衣首戴花鬘。涂香嚴飾。金銀環珮。瓔珞其體。徐步安詳。向舍衛國。到城門已。住待阿難。阿難晨朝。入城乞食。女見其來。深生歡喜。隨之而行。終不捨離。進止出入。恒隨逐之。尊者阿難。見如是事。極懷慚愧。憂慘不悅。還出城外。至祇洹林。頂禮佛足。卻坐一面。白佛言。世尊。栴陀羅女極嬈逼我。行住進止而不捨離。唯愿世尊。慈加擁護。

佛告阿難。汝莫愁惱。吾當令爾得免斯難。爾時世尊。告女人曰。汝用阿難以為夫耶。女言。瞿曇實如聖教。佛言。善女婚姻之法。須白父母汝今為問所尊未耶答曰瞿曇。父母聽我。故來至此。佛言。若汝父母已相聽

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：四天王等，都恭敬地接受、奉持、讀誦這個咒語。因此，你現在應該更加努力地修習、讚歎和供養它，不要讓它被遺忘。佛即說咒語如下：耶頭多　安茶利　槃茶利　抧由利　他彌曷賜帝　薩羅結利毗槃頭摩帝大羅毗沙　脂利　彌利　婆膩鄰陀　耶陀三跋兜　羅布羅波底　迦談必羅耶佛告訴阿難（Ananda，佛陀的十大弟子之一）：『如果有眾生，受持像這樣的六句神咒，即使面臨刑罰，也能因為咒語的力量，減輕為鞭打，從而得到解脫。如果應當受到鞭打，也能因為這個咒語的因緣，免於呵責。如果應當受到呵責，也能由此神咒的威德力量，永遠沒有呵斥譭謗，坦然安樂。阿難，我沒有見過沙門（Sramana，佛教出家修行者）、婆羅門（Brahman，古印度教祭司），或者天、魔、梵人，以及非人，受持這個咒語，而被侵擾傷害的，除非是已經註定的業報，那就沒有辦法了。』當時，旃陀羅（Chandala，古印度社會中的賤民）女，在夜晚過去後，沐浴身體，穿上新的乾淨衣服，頭上戴著花環，塗抹香料裝飾，佩戴金銀環珮，用瓔珞裝飾身體，慢慢地、安詳地走向舍衛國（Sravasti，古代印度王國）的都城。到達城門后，就停下來等待阿難。阿難早晨入城乞食，女子看見他來了，非常高興，跟隨他而行，始終不肯離開，進退出行，都一直跟隨他。尊者阿難，見到這樣的事情，非常慚愧，憂愁不悅，就回到城外，到達祇洹林（Jetavana，佛教寺院），頂禮佛足，退到一邊坐下，對佛說：『世尊，旃陀羅女極力地騷擾逼迫我，行走、居住、進退都不肯舍離。希望世尊，慈悲加持擁護。』佛告訴阿難：『你不要愁苦煩惱，我應當讓你免除這個災難。』當時，世尊告訴女人說：『你想要阿難做你的丈夫嗎？』女子說：『瞿曇（Gautama，釋迦牟尼佛的姓氏），確實像您聖明的教導一樣。』佛說：『善女，婚姻的法則，必須稟告父母，你現在問過你所尊敬的父母了嗎？』女子回答說：『瞿曇，父母聽從我的，所以來到這裡。』佛說：『如果你的父母已經同意了。』

【English Translation】 English version: The Four Heavenly Kings and others, all respectfully received, upheld, recited this mantra. Therefore, you should now diligently cultivate, praise, and make offerings to it, and not let it be forgotten. Then the Buddha spoke the mantra: Yatuta Andhali Bhandhali Kilyuli Tamihechidi Salojili Vipantumati Talavisha Chidi Mili Vanilinta Yatutasampatu Lapulapati Katampiliye The Buddha told Ananda (one of the ten principal disciples of the Buddha): 'If there are sentient beings who uphold such a six-sentence divine mantra, even if they are facing punishment, they can, through the power of the mantra, have it reduced to whipping and thus be freed. If they are to be whipped, they can, through the cause of this mantra, be spared from rebuke. If they are to be rebuked, they can, through the majestic power of this divine mantra, never be criticized or slandered, and be at peace and happiness. Ananda, I have not seen any Sramana (Buddhist renunciate), Brahman (ancient Indian priest), or Deva, Mara, Brahma, or non-human being who upholds this mantra and is harmed, except for fixed karma, which is beyond help.' At that time, the Chandala (an untouchable in ancient Indian society) woman, after the night had passed, bathed her body, put on new and clean clothes, wore a garland of flowers on her head, applied fragrant perfumes for adornment, wore gold and silver rings and pendants, and adorned her body with necklaces, slowly and peacefully walked towards the city of Sravasti (the capital of an ancient Indian kingdom). Upon reaching the city gate, she stopped and waited for Ananda. Ananda entered the city in the morning to beg for food. The woman saw him coming, was very happy, and followed him, never willing to leave, following him in all his movements. The Venerable Ananda, seeing such a thing, felt extremely ashamed, worried, and displeased, and returned outside the city to the Jetavana (a Buddhist monastery), prostrated at the Buddha's feet, and sat to one side, saying to the Buddha: 'World Honored One, the Chandala woman is extremely harassing and pressing me, not willing to leave me in my walking, dwelling, advancing, and retreating. May the World Honored One, with compassion, add protection and support.' The Buddha told Ananda: 'Do not be distressed or troubled, I shall cause you to be freed from this difficulty.' At that time, the World Honored One told the woman: 'Do you want Ananda to be your husband?' The woman said: 'Gautama (the family name of Sakyamuni Buddha), it is indeed as your holy teaching says.' The Buddha said: 'Good woman, the law of marriage requires informing your parents. Have you now asked your respected parents?' The woman replied: 'Gautama, my parents listen to me, so I have come here.' The Buddha said: 'If your parents have already agreed.'

許。可使自來躬見付授。女聞斯言。禮佛而退向父母所。脩敬已畢。卻住一面。白父母言。我欲阿難以用為夫。唯愿垂愍。與我俱往。親自付之。於是父母往詣佛所。頂禮佛足。在一面坐。女言瞿曇。吾親已至。爾時世尊。即問之曰。汝實以女與阿難耶。答言。世尊誠如聖教佛言。汝今便可還歸所止。時女父母。禮佛而退。於是如來告女人曰。若汝欲得阿難比丘以為夫者。宜應出家學其容飾。答曰。唯然敬承尊教佛言善來便成沙門。鬢髮自落。法衣在身。即為說法。示教利喜。所謂施論。戒論。生天之論。欲為不凈出要最善。又此欲者。眾苦積聚。其味至少。過患甚多。譬如飛蛾。為愚癡故。投身猛焰。而自燒害。凡夫顛倒。妄生染著。為渴愛所逼如逐焰之蛾。是故智者舍而遠之。未曾暫起愛樂之想。時比丘尼。聞說是已。心喜悅豫。意轉調伏。爾時世尊。知比丘尼心意柔軟。離諸惱障。即為廣說四真諦法。所謂是苦。是苦習。是苦滅。是苦滅道。時比丘尼。豁然意解悟四聖諦譬如新凈白㲲易受染色。即于座上。得羅漢道。更不退轉。不隨他教。頂禮佛足。白佛言。世尊。我先愚癡。欲酒所醉。擾亂賢聖。造不善業。唯愿世尊。聽我懺悔。佛言。我已受汝懺悔。汝今當知。佛世難遇。人身難得。解脫生死得阿羅漢。亦

為甚難。如斯難事。汝已得之。于佛法中。獲真實果。所謂生死已盡。梵行已立。所作已辦。不受後有。是故汝今宜應精進。慎莫放逸。

摩登伽經明往緣品第二

爾時城中。諸婆羅門長者居士。聞佛度于栴陀羅女。出家為道。咸生嫌忿。而作是言。此下賤種。云何當與諸四部眾。同修梵行。云何當入諸豪貴家。受于供養。如是展轉。共議斯事。乃至聞于波斯匿王。王聞是已。極大驚愕。即便嚴駕。眷屬圍繞。前後導從詣祇洹林。下車去蓋。徐步而進。頂禮佛足。退坐一面。佛知眾會心之所念。欲決所疑。告諸比丘。汝等欲聞本性比丘尼往昔緣不。諸比丘言。唯然欲聞。汝今諦聽。當爲汝說。諸比丘乃往過去阿僧祇劫。于恒河側有園。名曰阿提目多。花果繁茂。池流具足。園中有王。名帝勝伽。是栴陀羅摩登伽種。與百千萬栴陀羅眾。共住此園。諸比丘彼帝勝伽。有大智慧。高才勇猛。自識宿命。世所為事。無不通達。我當略說其五功德。一者博練四圍陀典秘密之要。無不了達。二者善解詩書文頌字句長短。三者悉知諸論經紀度聲彼岸。四者能解世俗祠祀咒術醫藥。五善分別大丈夫相。如是智慧。不可窮盡。其王有子。名師子耳。顏容端正。戒行清潔。其心調柔。仁慈和順。眾德具瞻。見者歡喜。摩登伽

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：為甚難（多麼困難啊）。如斯難事（這樣困難的事情）。汝已得之（你已經做到了）。于佛法中（在佛法中）。獲真實果（獲得了真實的果實）。所謂生死已盡（所謂的生死輪迴已經終結）。梵行已立（清凈的修行已經確立）。所作已辦（該做的事情已經完成）。不受後有（不再承受未來的果報）。是故汝今宜應精進（因此你現在應該精進修行）。慎莫放逸（千萬不要放縱自己）。

摩登伽經明往緣品第二

爾時城中（當時城中）。諸婆羅門長者居士（各位婆羅門、長者、居士）。聞佛度于栴陀羅女（聽說佛陀度化了旃陀羅種姓的女子）。出家為道（出家修行）。咸生嫌忿（都心生不滿和憤怒）。而作是言（並且這樣說）。此**種（這種低賤的種姓）。云何當與諸四部眾（怎麼能和四部大眾）。同修梵行（一同修行清凈的行持）。云何當入諸豪貴家（怎麼能進入那些豪門貴族）。受于供養（接受供養）。如是展轉（就這樣輾轉相傳）。共議斯事（共同議論這件事）。乃至聞于波斯匿王（甚至傳到了波斯匿王那裡）。王聞是已（國王聽了之後）。極大驚愕（非常震驚）。即便嚴駕（立刻準備車駕）。眷屬圍繞（親屬們圍繞著他）。前後導從詣祇洹林（前後簇擁著前往祇洹精舍）。下車去蓋（下了車，撤去了車蓋）。徐步而進（慢慢地走上前去）。頂禮佛足（頂禮佛陀的雙足）。退坐一面（退到一旁坐下）。佛知眾會心之所念（佛陀知道大眾心中所想）。欲決所疑（想要解除他們的疑惑）。告諸比丘（告訴各位比丘）。汝等欲聞本性比丘尼往昔緣不（你們想聽聽本性比丘尼過去世的因緣嗎）？諸比丘言（各位比丘說）。唯然欲聞（是的，我們想聽）。汝今諦聽（你們現在仔細聽）。當爲汝說（我將為你們講述）。諸比丘乃往過去阿僧祇劫（各位比丘，在過去無量阿僧祇劫之前）。于恒河側有園（在恒河邊有一個園林）。名曰阿提目多（名叫阿提目多）。花果繁茂（花果繁茂）。池流具足（池塘流水應有盡有）。園中有王（園林中有一位國王）。名帝勝伽（名叫帝勝伽）。是栴陀羅摩登伽種（是旃陀羅摩登伽種姓）。與百千萬栴陀羅眾（與成百上千萬的旃陀羅民眾）。共住此園（共同居住在這個園林里）。諸比丘彼帝勝伽（各位比丘，那位帝勝伽）。有大智慧（具有大智慧）。高才勇猛（才華橫溢，勇猛無比）。自識宿命（能夠自己知道過去世的命運）。世所為事（世間所做的事情）。無不通達（沒有不通達的）。我當略說其五功德（我將簡略地說說他的五種功德）。一者博練四圍陀典秘密之要（第一，廣泛地研習了四吠陀的經典，通曉其中的秘密要義）。無不了達（沒有不通達的）。二者善解詩書文頌字句長短（第二，擅長理解詩歌、書籍、文章、頌詞的字句長短）。三者悉知諸論經紀度聲彼岸（第三，完全瞭解各種論典、經濟學、度量聲音的彼岸）。四者能解世俗祠祀咒術醫藥（第四，能夠理解世俗的祭祀、咒語、醫術）。五善分別大丈夫相（第五，善於分辨大丈夫的相貌）。如是智慧（這樣的智慧）。不可窮盡（是無法窮盡的）。其王有子（那位國王有個兒子）。名師子耳（名叫師子耳）。顏容端正（容貌端正）。戒行清潔（戒律清凈）。其心調柔（內心調順柔和）。仁慈和順（仁慈和順）。眾德具瞻（具備各種美德）。見者歡喜（見到的人都心生歡喜）。摩登伽（摩登伽）。

【English Translation】 English version: How difficult! Such a difficult thing you have achieved. In the Buddha-dharma, you have attained the true fruit, which is the exhaustion of birth and death, the establishment of pure conduct, the completion of what needed to be done, and no further existence. Therefore, you should now be diligent and not be lax.

The Second Chapter on Past Causes in the Matangi Sutra

At that time, the Brahmins, elders, and laypeople in the city, hearing that the Buddha had converted a Chandala (outcaste) woman and allowed her to renounce the world and practice the Way, all felt resentment and anger. They said, 'How can this lowly caste practice pure conduct together with the fourfold assembly (bhikshus, bhikshunis, upasakas, upasikas)? How can they enter the homes of the wealthy and noble and receive offerings?' They discussed this matter among themselves until it reached King Prasenajit. The king, upon hearing this, was greatly astonished. He immediately prepared his carriage, surrounded by his retinue, and proceeded to the Jeta Grove. He alighted from the carriage, removed the canopy, and walked slowly forward. He prostrated himself at the Buddha's feet and sat to one side. The Buddha, knowing what was in the minds of the assembly and wishing to resolve their doubts, said to the monks, 'Do you wish to hear about the past causes of Bhikshuni Prakriti (nature, essence)?' The monks said, 'Yes, we wish to hear.' 'Listen attentively now, and I will tell you.' Monks, in the past, countless asamkhya (incalculable) kalpas (eons) ago, there was a garden on the bank of the Ganges River called Atimukta (greatly liberated). It was lush with flowers and fruits, and had abundant ponds and streams. In the garden lived a king named Dvisamghata (double union), who was of the Chandala Matanga (name of a low caste) lineage. He lived in this garden with hundreds of thousands of Chandala people. Monks, that Dvisamghata had great wisdom, high talent, and courage. He knew his past lives and was versed in all worldly affairs. I will briefly describe his five merits. First, he was well-versed in the secret essentials of the four Vedas (ancient Hindu scriptures), and there was nothing he did not understand. Second, he was skilled in understanding poetry, books, essays, hymns, and the length and brevity of words and sentences. Third, he knew all the treatises, economics, and the other shore of measuring sounds. Fourth, he could understand worldly sacrifices, mantras, medicine. Fifth, he was good at distinguishing the characteristics of a great man. Such wisdom was inexhaustible. The king had a son named Simhakarna (lion ear). His appearance was dignified, his conduct was pure, his heart was gentle, kind, and harmonious. He possessed all virtues, and those who saw him rejoiced. Matangi (name of a low caste).

王。廣教其子。經書咒術。己所知者。悉教授之。故師子耳。知見深遠。亦如其父。等無有異。帝勝伽王。于夜臥中。忽生是念。我子色貌。最為殊勝。眾德具足。人所宗仰。年漸長大。宜為娉妻。必當選擇端正良匹。才德超絕。類如吾子。然後乃當而為求之。當是時也。有婆羅門。名蓮花實。宗族高美。父母真正。七世以來。凈而無雜。通四圍陀。才藝寡匹。時有國王。名曰大與。總領天下。威力自在。以一聚落。封蓮花實。令其統領。其土豐盛。人民殷富。彼蓮花實女。名本性。德貌殊勝。猶師子耳。帝勝伽王。作是念言。唯蓮花實。其女殊妙。吾當為子而求娉之。作是念已。至明清旦。乘大寶車。駕駟白馬。栴陀羅眾。前後圍繞。出家北行。往趣其國。時蓮花實所住處南。有一園苑。名曰悅樂。花果滋茂。樹木敷榮。泉流浴池。凈水盈滿。異類眾鳥。遊戲其上。哀音相和。聞者歡悅。其園廣博。甚可愛樂。猶如諸天難陀之園。摩登伽王。往彼園中。待蓮花實。時婆羅門。亦于晨朝。駕駟白馬。及與五百婆羅門。俱導從圍繞。至園遊觀。彼婆羅門。于其路次。教授弟子技藝等事。且行誦習。而來詣園。帝勝伽王。見蓮花實。安詳而來。威德殊特。心生歡喜。以偈贊曰。

如日初出　　光明照曜　　大士威德

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：帝勝伽王（帝勝伽國王）廣泛地教導他的兒子師子耳（王子名）經書和咒術，凡是他自己所知道的，全都教給他。因此，師子耳的知識見解深遠，也像他的父親一樣，沒有什麼不同。帝勝伽王在夜晚睡覺的時候，忽然生起這樣的念頭：『我的兒子容貌最為殊勝，各種美德都具備，人們都尊敬仰慕他，年紀也漸漸長大了，應該為他聘娶妻子。一定要選擇端莊美麗的好配偶，才華和德行都超越常人，像我的兒子一樣，然後才應當為他求取。』正在這個時候，有一位婆羅門，名叫蓮花實（婆羅門名），宗族高貴美好，父母血統純正，七世以來，血統純凈沒有混雜，通曉四《圍陀》（古印度經典），才藝很少有人能比得上。當時有一位國王，名叫大與（國王名），總領天下，威力自在，用一個聚落封給蓮花實，讓他統治管理。那裡的土地豐饒，人民富足。蓮花實的女兒，名叫本性（女子名），德行和容貌都非常殊勝，可以和師子耳相媲美。帝勝伽王心想：『只有蓮花實的女兒才如此美好，我應當為我的兒子向她求婚。』這樣想好之後，到了第二天清晨，就乘坐著大寶車，駕著四匹白馬，由栴陀羅（侍從）眾人前後圍繞著，從都城出發向北走，前往蓮花實所在的國家。當時蓮花實所居住的地方南邊，有一座園林，名叫悅樂（園林名），園中花果茂盛，樹木繁榮，泉水流動，浴池裡充滿清水，各種不同的鳥兒在上面嬉戲，發出和諧的鳴叫聲，聽到的人都感到歡快。這座園林廣闊，非常可愛，就像諸天眾的難陀園（天上的園林）一樣。摩登伽王（帝勝伽王別稱）前往那座園林中，等待蓮花實。當時，那位婆羅門也在早晨，駕著四匹白馬，以及五百位婆羅門，一起引導隨從圍繞著，到園林遊玩觀賞。那位婆羅門在路途中，教授弟子們技藝等事情，一邊行走一邊誦習，來到了園林。帝勝伽王看見蓮花實安詳地走來，威儀和德行非常特殊，心中非常歡喜，用偈頌讚嘆道：『如日初出，光明照耀，大士威德』

【English Translation】 English version: King Disamgakara (King Disamgakara) extensively taught his son Simhakarna (prince's name) scriptures and mantras, imparting all that he himself knew. Therefore, Simhakarna's knowledge and understanding were profound, just like his father's, with no difference. King Disamgakara, while sleeping at night, suddenly had this thought: 'My son's appearance is most outstanding, possessing all virtues, and he is revered and admired by people. He is gradually growing up and should be betrothed to a wife. I must choose a virtuous and beautiful match, whose talent and virtue surpass ordinary people, like my son, and then I should seek her for him.' At that very moment, there was a Brahmin named Lotus Essence (Brahmin's name), whose lineage was noble and excellent, whose parents were of pure blood, and whose lineage had been pure and unmixed for seven generations. He was well-versed in the four Vedas (ancient Indian scriptures), and his talents were unmatched by few. At that time, there was a king named Great Giver (king's name), who ruled the entire world with power and freedom. He granted Lotus Essence a settlement to govern and manage. The land there was fertile, and the people were prosperous. Lotus Essence's daughter was named Innate Nature (woman's name), and her virtue and appearance were exceptionally outstanding, comparable to Simhakarna. King Disamgakara thought: 'Only Lotus Essence's daughter is so beautiful. I should propose marriage to her for my son.' After thinking this, the next morning, he rode in a great treasure chariot, drawn by four white horses, surrounded by Chandalas (attendants) in front and behind, and set out from the capital city, heading north towards the country where Lotus Essence resided. At that time, south of the place where Lotus Essence lived, there was a garden named Delight (garden's name), where flowers and fruits flourished, trees thrived, springs flowed, and bathing pools were filled with clear water. Various kinds of birds played on it, making harmonious sounds, which made those who heard them feel joyful. This garden was vast and very lovely, like the Nandana Garden (heavenly garden) of the gods. King Matamgakara (another name for King Disamgakara) went to that garden to wait for Lotus Essence. At that time, the Brahmin also, in the morning, drove four white horses, along with five hundred Brahmins, guiding and surrounding him, to the garden to play and admire. On the way, the Brahmin taught his disciples skills and other things, reciting and studying as he walked, and arrived at the garden. King Disamgakara saw Lotus Essence coming peacefully, with extraordinary dignity and virtue, and was very happy in his heart, praising him with a verse: 'Like the sun rising, shining brightly, the great being's majesty'

亦復如是　　如雪山藥　　眾藥中勝　仁者高遠　　更無能比　　德力深妙　極為嚴顯　　猶如秋月　　眾星中最　如梵天王　　智慧超勝　　悉為諸天　所共瞻仰　　如天帝釋　　一切恭敬　端嚴殊絕　　更無能喻　　我但略贊　汝之功德　　若廣說者　　不可窮盡

說是偈已。即起奉迎。更相慰問。然後就坐。蓮花實言。汝栴陀羅下劣之甚。而來至此。欲何所為。答言。仁者世有四事。宜應修習。何等為四。一者本所為事。憶而不忘。二者應當利安於己。三者饒益一切眾生。四者務修婚姻之事。是以我今故來相造。吾有一子。名師子耳。顏容瑰瑋。智慧微妙。欲為娉妻。仁女賢勝。意甚相貪。欲托姻媛。幸能垂意。而見許可。時蓮花實。聞是語已。瞋毒熾盛。極生忿恚。顏容慘結。色貌顰蹙。而語之言。摩登伽種。人所輕賤。甚可猥惡。如毒如火。我今身是婆羅門姓。豪勝尊貴。更無過者。通達圍陀。智慧無比。汝今云何欲來毀辱。如空中月螢燭光明。有目之士。咸知其異。栴陀羅種。比婆羅門。尊貴卑劣。亦復如是。今汝愚癡。不識貴賤不可求處。生心悕望。汝栴陀羅。自有種類。何故欲染清勝之人。且婆羅門。戒行不具。不能通達圍陀妙典。諸婆羅門。不與交遊。況汝凡賤乃生是意。急

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：也像這樣，如同雪山上的藥草（指珍貴的藥材），在所有藥草中最為殊勝。仁者（指具有仁德的人）高尚深遠，沒有人可以相比，其德行力量深邃玄妙，極其莊嚴顯著，如同秋天的月亮，在所有星星中最明亮。如同梵天王（Brahmā，創造之神），智慧超群，所有天人都共同瞻仰，如同天帝釋（Indra，眾神之王），一切都恭敬順從。端莊美麗，無與倫比，我只是略微讚歎您的功德，如果廣泛述說，是無法窮盡的。

說完這些偈頌后，立刻起身迎接，互相慰問，然後就坐。蓮花實（Lianhua Shi，人名）說道：『你這個旃陀羅（Caṇḍāla，賤民）如此卑賤，來到這裡想做什麼？』回答說：『仁者，世間有四件事，應該修習。哪四件事呢？一是原本所做的事情，要記住而不忘記；二是應該使自己得到利益和安樂；三是饒益一切眾生；四是努力修習婚姻之事。因此我今天特意前來拜訪。我有一個兒子，名叫師子耳（Shizi Er，人名），容貌俊美，智慧微妙，想為您女兒求婚。您的女兒賢淑美好，我非常傾慕，想託付婚姻，希望您能垂憐並允許。』當時蓮花實聽到這些話后，怒火中燒，非常憤怒，臉色鐵青，眉頭緊鎖，對他說：『摩登伽種（Mātaṅga，賤民種姓），為人所輕視，非常卑賤醜陋，如同毒藥和火焰。我現在是婆羅門（Brāhmaṇa，祭司種姓）姓氏，高貴尊榮，沒有人能超過。通曉吠陀（Veda，印度教經典），智慧無比。你現在怎麼敢來侮辱我？如同空中的月亮和螢火蟲的光芒，有眼睛的人都知道它們的區別。旃陀羅種姓和婆羅門相比，尊貴和卑賤也是如此。現在你愚癡，不識貴賤，不該有所希求，卻心生妄想。你旃陀羅自有你的種類，為何要玷污清凈高貴之人？況且婆羅門，如果戒律不全，不能通達吠陀的精妙典籍，其他婆羅門都不會與他交往，更何況你這個凡夫俗子竟然產生這種想法。趕緊』

【English Translation】 English version: It is also like this, like the medicine from the Snow Mountains (referring to precious medicinal herbs), which is the most superior among all medicines. The benevolent one (referring to a person with benevolence) is noble and profound, unmatched by anyone, whose virtuous power is deep and mysterious, Extremely solemn and prominent, like the autumn moon, the brightest among all the stars. Like Brahmā (the creator god), whose wisdom surpasses all, and is Worshipped by all the gods, like Indra (the king of the gods), to whom everything is respectful and obedient. Dignified and beautiful, unparalleled, I am only briefly praising Your merits and virtues, which, if described extensively, would be inexhaustible.

After reciting these verses, he immediately rose to greet him, exchanged greetings, and then sat down. Lianhua Shi (a name) said, 'You, a Caṇḍāla (an untouchable), are so lowly, what do you want here?' He replied, 'Benevolent one, there are four things in the world that should be cultivated. What are the four? First, the things that were originally done should be remembered and not forgotten; second, one should benefit and bring peace to oneself; third, one should benefit all sentient beings; fourth, one should strive to cultivate the matter of marriage. Therefore, I have come here specifically today. I have a son named Shizi Er (a name), with a handsome appearance and subtle wisdom, who wishes to marry your daughter. Your daughter is virtuous and beautiful, and I admire her very much. I wish to entrust the marriage to you, hoping that you will have mercy and allow it.' At that time, when Lianhua Shi heard these words, his anger flared up, and he became extremely furious. His face turned pale, and his brows furrowed. He said to him, 'The Mātaṅga (a low caste) are despised by people, and are very lowly and ugly, like poison and fire. I am now of the Brāhmaṇa (priest caste) lineage, noble and honorable, and no one can surpass me. I am well-versed in the Vedas (Hindu scriptures) and have unparalleled wisdom. How dare you come to insult me? Like the moon in the sky and the light of a firefly, those with eyes know the difference. The Caṇḍāla caste compared to the Brāhmaṇa is also the same in terms of nobility and lowliness. Now you are foolish, not knowing the difference between noble and lowly, and you should not have any expectations, yet you have such wishful thinking. You Caṇḍāla have your own kind, why do you want to defile a pure and noble person? Moreover, if a Brāhmaṇa does not have complete precepts and cannot understand the subtle scriptures of the Vedas, other Brāhmaṇas will not associate with him, let alone you, a commoner, who has such thoughts. Hurry'

可速去。不宜久留莫使外人聞斯異言。時帝勝伽。聞是事已。語言。仁者金玉珍異。土木弊惡。貴賤異相。一切悉知。我今不見諸婆羅門。與栴陀羅。而有差別。何以故汝婆羅門不從空出。栴陀羅種獨因地生。婆羅門者。從胎而有。栴陀羅種。亦復如是。而言殊勝。是事不可。婆羅門死。人所畏惡。栴陀羅終。亦無慾見。若言貴賤而有相異。何故生死而無差別。汝意當謂。栴陀羅者。造作惡事。兇暴殘害。欺誑眾生。無慈愍心。以是因緣。名為卑賤。我今當說汝婆羅門。所有惡業虛妄之事。起于諍訟。擾亂賢善。造為妖怪。占星觀月。和合軍陣。殺害眾生。舉要言之。一切惡事。皆婆羅門之所為作。汝婆羅門。性嗜美味。而作是言。若祠祀者。咒羊殺之。羊必生天。若使咒之便生天者。汝今何故不自咒身殺以祠祀求生天耶。何故不咒父母知識妻子眷屬。而盡屠害。使之生天。不滅己身。但殺羊者。當知皆是諸婆羅門。欲食肉故。妄為是說。虛誑之人。而言尊勝。于理不可。婆羅門法。犯四種罪。名為極惡。非婆羅門。何等為四。一者殺害諸婆羅門。二淫師妻。三者盜金。四者飲酒。唯此四惡。名之為罪。自余殺害。都無果報。而汝法中。得殺罪者。由斷他命。若殺餘人。亦名斷命。何故殺之。而獨無罪。乃至飲酒。亦

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：『快走吧。』不宜在此久留，不要讓外人聽到這些不同尋常的言論。當時帝釋天（Śakra，佛教的護法神）聽聞此事後說道：『仁者啊，金玉是珍貴的，土木是低劣的，貴賤的表象不同，這些我都明白。如今我看不到婆羅門（Brāhmaṇa，印度教的祭司階層）和旃陀羅（Caṇḍāla，印度社會最底層的賤民）之間有什麼差別。』『為什麼呢？難道你們婆羅門不是從空中生出來的，而旃陀羅的種姓是獨自從地上生出來的嗎？婆羅門是從母胎中出生的，旃陀羅的種姓也是如此。卻說自己殊勝，這是不可能的。婆羅門死了，人們感到畏懼厭惡；旃陀羅死了，人們也不想去看。如果說貴賤有差別，為什麼生死卻沒有差別呢？』『你們心裡大概認為，旃陀羅造作惡事，兇暴殘害，欺騙眾生，沒有慈悲憐憫之心，因此被稱為卑賤。我現在要說你們婆羅門所有的惡業和虛妄之事：挑起爭端，擾亂賢良，製造妖怪，占星觀月，調和軍隊陣法，殺害眾生。總而言之，一切惡事都是婆羅門所為。』『你們婆羅門，性好美味，卻說：『如果祭祀時，唸咒殺羊，羊必定昇天。』如果唸咒就能使羊昇天，你們為什麼不念咒殺死自己來祭祀，以求昇天呢？為什麼不念咒殺死父母、親友、妻子眷屬，全部屠殺，使他們昇天呢？不滅絕自己，卻只殺羊，應當知道這都是婆羅門爲了吃肉，才妄說這些話。虛偽欺騙的人，卻說自己尊貴殊勝，這在道理上是說不通的。』『婆羅門法，犯四種罪，被稱為極惡，就不是婆羅門。哪四種呢？一是殺害婆羅門，二是姦淫師父的妻子，三是盜取金子，四是飲酒。只有這四種惡行，才被稱為罪，其餘的殺害，都沒有果報。而你們的法律中，得殺罪是因為斷絕了他人的性命。如果殺害其他人，也叫斷命，為什麼殺了就沒有罪呢？甚至飲酒也是如此。』

【English Translation】 English version: 'Leave quickly.' It is not appropriate to stay here long; do not let outsiders hear these unusual words. At that time, Śakra (the lord of the devas in Buddhism) heard of this matter and said, 'Benevolent ones, gold and jade are precious, earth and wood are inferior, and the appearances of nobility and baseness are different; all this I understand.' Now I see no difference between the Brāhmaṇas (the priestly class in Hinduism) and the Caṇḍālas (the lowest social class in India).' 'Why is that? Do you Brāhmaṇas not come from the sky, while the Caṇḍāla caste is born solely from the earth? Brāhmaṇas are born from the womb, and so are Caṇḍālas. Yet you claim to be superior; this is impossible.' When a Brāhmaṇa dies, people feel fear and disgust; when a Caṇḍāla dies, people do not want to see them either. If there is a difference between nobility and baseness, why is there no difference in birth and death?' 'You probably think in your hearts that Caṇḍālas commit evil deeds, are violent and cruel, deceive sentient beings, and have no compassion, and therefore are called base. Now I will speak of all the evil deeds and falsehoods of you Brāhmaṇas: stirring up disputes, disturbing the virtuous, creating monsters, practicing astrology and observing the moon, harmonizing military formations, and killing sentient beings. In short, all evil deeds are done by the Brāhmaṇas.' 'You Brāhmaṇas, who are fond of delicacies, say, 'If one chants mantras and kills a sheep during a sacrifice, the sheep will surely be reborn in heaven.' If chanting mantras can cause a sheep to be reborn in heaven, why do you not chant mantras to kill yourselves for sacrifice, seeking rebirth in heaven? Why do you not chant mantras to kill your parents, relatives, wives, and family members, slaughtering them all to cause them to be reborn in heaven? Not destroying yourselves, but only killing sheep, you should know that all this is because the Brāhmaṇas want to eat meat and falsely say these things. False and deceitful people, yet you say you are noble and superior; this is unreasonable.' 'In the Brāhmaṇa law, committing four kinds of offenses is called extremely evil, and one is not a Brāhmaṇa. What are the four? First, killing Brāhmaṇas; second, committing adultery with the wife of one's teacher; third, stealing gold; and fourth, drinking alcohol. Only these four evil deeds are called sins; other killings have no consequences. And in your law, one incurs the sin of killing because one has cut off the life of another. If one kills another person, it is also called cutting off life, so why is there no sin in killing them? Even drinking alcohol is the same.'

復如是。當知汝等愚癡無智。橫生妄想。不可以此名為豪貴。又婆羅門。犯前四罪。至心懺悔。還可得滅。手持床足。著弊壞衣。以人髑髏。懸其首上。如是懺悔。滿十二年。戒還具足。成婆羅門。如是愚癡。隨逐邪見。而生憍慢。自謂尊豪。由是觀之。姓皆平等。可以仁女見與吾子。時蓮花實。聞是語已。倍增瞋恚。語帝勝伽。汝不思惟。妄作是語。汝為王者。應知三法。一國土法。二貴賤法。三貢稅法。世有四姓。皆從梵生。婆羅門者。從梵口生。剎利肩生。毗舍臍生。首陀足生。以是義故。婆羅門者。最為尊貴。得畜四妻。剎利三妻。毗舍二妻。首陀一妻。如是分別。種姓各異。汝自卑賤。乃至不入是四姓中。而言諸姓無有異相。違返聖教。欲擾亂我。可宜速還。莫得復語。帝勝伽言。仁者若說世四姓者皆從梵生。而婆羅門。獨從口出。是以最尊更無過者。諸婆羅門。何故亦有手足支節。及四威儀。音聲語言。以此因緣。知無異相。假令異者。應當分別。譬如蓮花有種種異。所謂水陸生花。優缽羅花。瞻卜香花。目多伽花。蘇蔓那花。如是等花。其色差別。香氣亦異。而汝四姓。不見異相。當知皆是妄想分別。譬如小兒于路遊戲。收聚沙土。以為城舍。或複名曰是金是銀酥酪米麥。而是沙土。不以小兒名因緣故

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：再說一遍。你們這些愚癡沒有智慧的人，憑空產生虛妄的想法，不能因為這樣就自稱為豪門貴族。還有，婆羅門（Brahman，印度教祭司）如果犯了前面說的四種罪過，真心懺悔，還是可以得到消滅罪業的機會。他們需要手持床腳，穿著破爛的衣服，把人的頭蓋骨懸掛在頭上，這樣懺悔滿十二年，戒律才能重新圓滿，成為真正的婆羅門。像這樣愚癡的人，追隨邪惡的見解，卻生起驕傲自滿之心，自認為尊貴豪門。由此看來，所有姓氏都是平等的，你可以把女兒嫁給我的兒子。當時蓮花實（蓮花實），聽到這些話后，更加憤怒，對帝勝伽（帝勝伽）說：『你不想想清楚就胡說八道。你作為國王，應該知道三種法：一是國土的法度，二是貴賤的法度，三是貢稅的法度。世上有四種姓氏，都是從梵天（Brahma，印度教的創造神）那裡產生的。婆羅門是從梵天的口中生出來的，剎帝利（Kshatriya，武士）是從梵天的肩膀生出來的，吠舍（Vaishya，商人）是從梵天的肚臍生出來的，首陀羅（Shudra，奴隸）是從梵天的腳生出來的。因為這個緣故，婆羅門是最尊貴的，可以娶四個妻子，剎帝利可以娶三個妻子，吠舍可以娶兩個妻子，首陀羅可以娶一個妻子。』這樣區分，種姓各有不同。你自己卑賤，甚至不屬於這四種姓氏之中，卻說各種姓氏沒有區別，違背聖人的教誨，想要擾亂我。你最好趕快回去，不要再說了。帝勝伽說：『仁者，如果說世上的四種姓氏都是從梵天那裡產生的，而婆羅門只是從口中生出來的，因此最尊貴，沒有誰能超過他們。那麼，各位婆羅門，為什麼也有手腳等肢體，以及行住坐臥四種威儀，還有聲音語言呢？從這些因緣來看，就知道並沒有什麼不同。』假如真的有不同，就應該有所區別。譬如蓮花有種種不同，有水生蓮花，有陸生蓮花，有優缽羅花（Utpala，藍色蓮花），有瞻卜香花（Champaka，黃玉蘭），有目多伽花（Madhuca longifolia，印度奶油樹），有蘇蔓那花（Sumana，茉莉花）。這些花，顏色不同，香氣也不同。而你們的四種姓氏，看不出有什麼不同，應當知道這都是虛妄的分別。譬如小孩子在路上玩耍，收集沙土，堆成城堡房屋，或者說這是金子，這是銀子，這是酥油，這是米麥。但是這些東西仍然是沙土，不能因為小孩子隨便說說，就改變它們的本質。

【English Translation】 English version: Again, it is like this. You should know that you are foolish and without wisdom, giving rise to false thoughts. You cannot call yourselves noble and wealthy because of this. Furthermore, if a Brahman (Brahman, a priest in Hinduism) commits the previous four offenses, he can still be absolved if he sincerely repents. He needs to hold the foot of a bed, wear tattered clothes, and hang a human skull above his head. If he repents like this for twelve years, his precepts will be fully restored, and he will become a true Brahman. Like this foolish person, following evil views, yet giving rise to arrogance and pride, considering himself noble and wealthy. From this perspective, all surnames are equal, and you can give your daughter to my son. At that time, Lotus Essence (蓮花實), upon hearing these words, became even more enraged and said to Emperor Shengqie (帝勝伽): 'You do not think carefully before speaking nonsense. As a king, you should know three laws: first, the laws of the country; second, the laws of nobility and commoners; and third, the laws of tribute. There are four castes in the world, all born from Brahma (Brahma, the Hindu god of creation). Brahmans are born from Brahma's mouth, Kshatriyas (Kshatriya, warriors) from his shoulders, Vaishyas (Vaishya, merchants) from his navel, and Shudras (Shudra, slaves) from his feet. For this reason, Brahmans are the most noble and can marry four wives, Kshatriyas can marry three wives, Vaishyas can marry two wives, and Shudras can marry one wife.' Such distinctions differentiate the castes. You yourself are lowly and do not even belong to these four castes, yet you say that there is no difference between the castes, violating the teachings of the sages and trying to disrupt me. You should quickly return and not speak further.' Emperor Shengqie said: 'Benevolent one, if you say that the four castes in the world are all born from Brahma, and Brahmans are only born from his mouth, therefore they are the most noble and no one can surpass them, then why do all Brahmans also have limbs such as hands and feet, as well as the four dignities of walking, standing, sitting, and lying down, and also have sounds and languages? From these causes and conditions, it is known that there is no difference.' If there were truly a difference, it should be distinguishable. For example, lotuses have various differences, such as water-born lotuses, land-born lotuses, Utpala flowers (Utpala, blue lotus), Champaka fragrant flowers (Champaka, magnolia champaca), Madhuca longifolia flowers (Madhuca longifolia, mahua), and Sumana flowers (Sumana, jasmine). These flowers have different colors and different fragrances. But you cannot see any difference in your four castes, you should know that these are all false distinctions. For example, children playing on the road, collecting sand and soil, building castles and houses, or saying that this is gold, this is silver, this is ghee, this is rice and wheat. But these things are still sand and soil, and their essence cannot be changed just because children say so.

。便成珍寶。汝亦如是。愚癡蔽心。起貢高想。尊貴下賤。不由汝言。即便成就。又婆羅門梵口生者。應當慈忍仁愛眾生。云何殺害咒咀瞋忿。假令四姓皆從梵生。即為兄弟。云何共為婚姻之事。濁禮違理。禽獸無別。一切眾生。隨業善惡。而受果報。所謂端正醜陋。貧賤富貴。壽命終夭。愚癡智慧。如此等事。從業而有。若梵天生。皆應同等。何因緣故。如是差別。又汝法中。自在天者。造於世界。頭以為天。足成為地。目為日月。腹為虛空。發為草木。流淚成河。眾骨為山。大小便利。盡成於海。斯等皆是。汝婆羅門。妄為此說。夫世界者。由眾生業。而得成立。何有梵天能辦斯事。汝等癡弊。橫生妄想。而言尊勝。人無信受。又婆羅門。命終已后。獨得生天。余不生者。是則為勝。而汝經中。修行善業。皆生天上。若修善業。便生天者。一切眾生。悉能行善。皆當生天。何故餘人。而獨卑劣。大婆羅門。譬如有人生育四子。各為立字。一名安樂。二曰長壽。三名無憂。四名歡喜。雖一父所生皆同一姓。而有四名差別之異。世間四姓。亦復如是。雖同業報煩惱性慾。而有四名。言婆羅門。乃至剎利毗舍首陀。名雖不同。體無貴賤。諸婆羅門。學圍陀典。恭敬尊重。恃生憍慢。而復因之。以為定性。我今當說此圍陀

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本便成為珍寶。你也像這樣，被愚癡矇蔽了內心，生起貢高我慢的想法。所謂的尊貴，並不是由你說了算，就能立即成就的。而且，婆羅門（Brahman，印度教祭司）自稱從梵天（Brahma，印度教的創造之神）口中出生，就應該慈悲忍耐，仁愛眾生，怎麼能殺害、詛咒、嗔恨發怒呢？假使四種姓（印度教的社會等級制度，包括婆羅門、剎帝利、吠舍和首陀羅）都是從梵天所生，那就應該像兄弟一樣，怎麼能互相通婚呢？這種混濁的禮儀違背了道理，和禽獸沒有區別。一切眾生，都隨著各自所造的善惡之業，而承受相應的果報，比如相貌端正或醜陋，貧窮或富貴，壽命長短，愚癡或智慧等等，這些都是由業力所決定的。如果都是梵天所生，就應該平等，為什麼會有這樣的差別呢？還有，你們的法中說，自在天（Ishvara，印度教的最高神之一）創造了世界，用頭作為天，腳作為地，眼睛作為日月，腹部作為虛空，頭髮作為草木，流淚成為河流，骨頭成為山，大小便都變成了海洋。這些都是你們婆羅門妄加編造的說法。世界的形成，是由眾生的業力所成就的，哪裡是梵天能夠做到的呢？你們這些愚癡的人，憑空產生妄想，還自稱尊貴殊勝，沒有人會相信接受的。還有，婆羅門說，人死之後，只有婆羅門才能昇天，其他人不能昇天，所以婆羅門才是尊勝的。但是你們的經典中又說，修行善業的人，都可以昇天。如果修行善業就能昇天，那麼一切眾生都可以行善，都應該昇天，為什麼其他人就如此卑賤呢？大婆羅門啊，譬如有人生了四個兒子，分別為他們取名，一個叫安樂，一個叫長壽，一個叫無憂，一個叫歡喜。雖然是同一個父親所生，都姓同一個姓，但是名字卻有安樂、長壽、無憂、歡喜的差別。世間的四姓也是這樣，雖然同樣受業報和煩惱的束縛，卻有婆羅門、剎帝利（Kshatriya，印度教的武士階層）、吠舍（Vaishya，印度教的商人階層）、首陀羅（Shudra，印度教的農民和工人階層）這四種不同的名稱。名稱雖然不同，但本質上沒有貴賤之分。諸位婆羅門，學習《吠陀經》（Veda，印度教的古代經典），恭敬尊重經典，卻又仗著出身而驕傲自滿，還因此認為自己的種姓是固定的。我現在就來說說這《吠陀經》的事情。

【English Translation】 English version Then it becomes a treasure. You are also like this, your mind is obscured by ignorance, giving rise to arrogant thoughts. The so-called nobility is not something that can be achieved simply by your words. Moreover, Brahmins (Brahman, the priestly class in Hinduism) who claim to be born from the mouth of Brahma (the creator god in Hinduism) should be compassionate, patient, and loving towards all beings. How can they kill, curse, be angry, and resentful? If the four castes (the social hierarchy in Hinduism, including Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras) are all born from Brahma, then they should be like brothers. How can they intermarry? Such impure rituals violate reason and are no different from those of animals. All beings receive the consequences of their good and bad deeds, such as being beautiful or ugly, poor or rich, having a long or short life, being foolish or wise. These things arise from karma. If all are born from Brahma, they should be equal. Why are there such differences? Furthermore, in your teachings, Ishvara (one of the supreme gods in Hinduism) created the world, using his head as the sky, his feet as the earth, his eyes as the sun and moon, his belly as the void, his hair as grass and trees, his tears as rivers, his bones as mountains, and his excrement as the ocean. These are all false claims made by you Brahmins. The world is established by the karma of all beings. How can Brahma accomplish such a thing? You foolish people, give rise to false thoughts and claim to be noble and superior, but no one will believe or accept it. Also, Brahmins say that after death, only Brahmins can be born in heaven, while others cannot, so Brahmins are superior. But your scriptures also say that those who cultivate good deeds can be born in heaven. If cultivating good deeds leads to being born in heaven, then all beings can do good deeds and should be born in heaven. Why are others so inferior? Great Brahmins, it is like a person who has four sons and gives them different names: one is called Ananda (bliss), one is called Dirghayu (long life), one is called Ashoka (without sorrow), and one is called Harsha (joy). Although they are born from the same father and share the same surname, their names are different: Ananda, Dirghayu, Ashoka, and Harsha. The four castes in the world are also like this. Although they are all bound by karma and afflictions, they have four different names: Brahmin, Kshatriya (the warrior class in Hinduism), Vaishya (the merchant class in Hinduism), and Shudra (the peasant and worker class in Hinduism). Although the names are different, there is no distinction in nobility or inferiority. You Brahmins study the Vedas (the ancient scriptures of Hinduism), respect and revere them, but you are arrogant and conceited because of your birth, and you think that your caste is fixed. Now I will talk about these Vedas.

典。無有實義。易可離散昔者有人。名為梵天。修習禪道。有大知見。造一圍陀。流佈教化。其後有仙。名曰白凈。出興於世。造四圍陀。一者讚誦。二者祭祀。三者歌詠。四者禳災。次復更有一婆羅門。名曰弗沙。其弟子眾。二十有五。於一圍陀。廣分別之。即便復為二十五分。次復更有一婆羅門。名曰鸚鵡。變一圍陀。為十八分。次復更有一婆羅門。名為善道。其弟子眾。二十有一。亦變圍陀。為二十一分。次復更有一婆羅門。名曰鳩求。變一圍陀。以為二分。二變為四。四變為八。八變為十。如是展轉。凡千二百十有六種。是故當知。圍陀經典。易可變易。大婆羅門。此圍陀典當分散。時婆羅門性。為隨散壞。當猶存耶。若今猶存。則不應言。諸婆羅門。因圍陀故。性得決定。設隨散壞。汝云何言婆羅門性真實不變。是故汝說我獨尊貴餘人卑劣。是事不然。又婆羅門。自恃智慧善能咒術。輕蔑他人。生豪貴想。然今汝等。所能知者。餘人學習。亦得通達。當知一切皆悉尊貴。何故獨稱婆羅門耶。過去有仙。名婆私吒。其妻即是栴陀羅女。產生二子。長名為純。二名為飲。皆獲仙道。五通具足。變圍陀典。作宅圖法。汝能誹謗此二聖人。言非仙耶。而汝先言。栴陀羅種卑賤下劣。何故其息名為仙乎。昔捕魚師。捕

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本經典沒有實在的意義，容易離散。從前有個人，名叫梵天（Brahmā），修習禪定，有很大的智慧和見解，創造了一部《圍陀》（Veda），流傳教化。之後有一位仙人，名叫白凈，出現在世上，創造了四部《圍陀》：第一部是讚頌，第二部是祭祀，第三部是歌詠，第四部是禳災。接著又有一位婆羅門（Brahmin），名叫弗沙，他的弟子眾多，有二十五個，將一部《圍陀》廣泛地進行分別，隨即又分為二十五部分。接著又有一位婆羅門，名叫鸚鵡，將一部《圍陀》變為十八部分。接著又有一位婆羅門，名叫善道，他的弟子眾多，有二十一個，也將《圍陀》變為二十一部分。接著又有一位婆羅門，名叫鳩求，將一部《圍陀》分為兩部分，兩部分變為四部分，四部分變為八部分，八部分變為十部分，這樣輾轉變化，總共有千二百一十六種。所以應當知道，《圍陀》經典容易變易。大婆羅門，這部《圍陀》經典當分散的時候，婆羅門（Brahmin）的種姓，是隨著分散而壞滅，還是仍然存在呢？如果現在仍然存在，就不應該說，諸位婆羅門因為《圍陀》的緣故，種姓才得以決定。假設隨著分散而壞滅，你們又怎麼說婆羅門種姓真實不變呢？所以你說我獨尊貴，其他人卑賤下劣，這件事是不對的。而且婆羅門，自恃智慧，善於咒術，輕蔑他人，產生豪門貴族的想法。然而現在你們所能知道的，其他人學習，也能通達。應當知道一切眾生都尊貴，為什麼唯獨稱婆羅門尊貴呢？過去有一位仙人，名叫婆私吒（Vasistha），他的妻子就是旃陀羅（Chandala）女，生了兩個兒子，長子名叫純，次子名叫飲，都獲得了仙道，五神通具足，改變《圍陀》經典，製作住宅圖法。你們能誹謗這兩位聖人，說他們不是仙人嗎？而你們先前說，旃陀羅種姓卑賤下劣，為什麼他們的兒子卻被稱為仙人呢？從前有位捕魚的漁夫，捕...

【English Translation】 English version The scriptures have no real meaning and are easily scattered. Once upon a time, there was a person named Brahmā (梵天), who practiced meditation and had great knowledge and insight. He created a Veda (圍陀), spreading teachings. Later, there was a sage named Baijing, who appeared in the world and created four Vedas: the first is praise, the second is sacrifice, the third is singing, and the fourth is averting disasters. Then there was a Brahmin (婆羅門) named Fusha, who had many disciples, twenty-five in number, who extensively divided one Veda, and then divided it into twenty-five parts. Then there was a Brahmin named Parrot, who transformed one Veda into eighteen parts. Then there was a Brahmin named Shandao, who had many disciples, twenty-one in number, who also transformed the Veda into twenty-one parts. Then there was a Brahmin named Jiuqiu, who divided one Veda into two parts, two parts into four parts, four parts into eight parts, and eight parts into ten parts. In this way, there were a total of one thousand two hundred and sixteen kinds. Therefore, it should be known that the Veda scriptures are easily changed. Great Brahmin, when these Veda scriptures are scattered, does the Brahmin (婆羅門) caste perish with the scattering, or does it still exist? If it still exists now, then it should not be said that the Brahmins' caste is determined because of the Veda. Suppose it perishes with the scattering, how can you say that the Brahmin caste is truly unchanging? Therefore, it is not right for you to say that I alone am noble and others are lowly and inferior. Moreover, Brahmins, relying on their wisdom and skill in incantations, despise others and have thoughts of being from noble families. However, what you can know now, others can also understand through learning. It should be known that all beings are noble, why only call Brahmins noble? In the past, there was a sage named Vasistha (婆私吒), whose wife was a Chandala (旃陀羅) woman, and they had two sons, the elder named Chun and the younger named Yin, who both attained the path of immortality, possessing the five supernatural powers, and changed the Veda scriptures to create house plan methods. Can you slander these two saints and say that they are not immortals? And you said earlier that the Chandala caste is lowly and inferior, why are their sons called immortals? Once there was a fisherman who fished...

得一魚。剖腹而觀。見有一女。其色正黑。波羅勢仙。與共交會。生育一子。名提婆延。五通自在。威德具足。如斯等比。豈非仙耶。過去久遠。有剎利種。名曰毗摩。亦獲仙道。神力殊勝。智慧深遠。善於言辭。悉能教授。諸婆羅門。若斯之人。寧當下賤。有剎利女。名曰微塵。從婆羅門讇婆持尼。生育一子。名曰羅摩。有大神力。通諸經論。于盛夏月。共母遊行。日光炎熾。大地斯熱。爆其母足。不能前進。羅摩白言。上我肩上。然後可去。母于爾時。不納其語。小復前行。猶患地熱。羅摩誓曰。若我真實仁和孝敬。當令此日自然隱沒。作是語已。日尋不現。母后採花。花皆合閉。母告之曰。汝今日沒故花不敷。即復誓言若我仁孝。日當復出。立語已訖。日尋顯曜。如是等仙。非婆羅門。神力變化。不可限量。豈可名為下劣人耶。以是因緣。諸姓平等。可以汝女用妻吾子。財幣珍異。恣意相與。◎

◎摩登伽經示真實品第三

爾時帝勝伽王。語蓮華實。仁者善聽。我當爲汝斷邪見網。開真實路。凈菩提道。起人天行。就汝法中。有五祠法。言斯祠者。是涅槃因。能生天上。何者為五。一殺害人取脂用祭。二者刑馬亦以脂祭。三廣大祭。四普開祭。五隨所欲祭。此皆虛妄。無有真實。徒自疲勞。長眾惡

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：

得了一條魚，剖開魚腹觀看，見有一女子，膚色黝黑。波羅勢仙（Rishi Parasara），與她交合，生育一子，名為提婆延（Vyasa），具足五神通，威德圓滿。像這樣的例子，難道不是仙人嗎？

過去很久以前，有一剎帝利種姓（Kshatriya）的人，名叫毗摩（Bhimasena），也獲得了仙道，神力殊勝，智慧深遠，擅長言辭，能夠教導眾婆羅門。像這樣的人，難道會是**嗎？

有一剎帝利女子，名叫微塵（Suchi），與婆羅門讇婆持尼（Jamadagni）交合，生育一子，名為羅摩（Parashurama），有大神力，通曉諸經論。在盛夏時節，與母親，日光炎熱，大地酷熱，灼傷了母親的腳，無法前進。羅摩說道：『讓我背您，然後才可以走。』母親當時，不聽他的話，稍微向前走，仍然受不了地面的熱度。羅摩發誓說：『如果我真的仁慈、和順、孝敬，就讓今日的太陽自然隱沒。』說完這話，太陽隨即隱沒不見。母親後來採花，花都閉合了。母親告訴他說：『你今天讓太陽隱沒，所以花不開。』羅摩又發誓說：『如果我仁慈孝順，太陽應當再次出現。』說完這話，太陽隨即顯現光芒。像這樣的仙人，不是婆羅門，神力變化，不可。難道可以稱他們為下劣之人嗎？因為這個緣故，各個種姓都是平等的，可以用你的女兒嫁給我的兒子，財物珍寶，隨意相贈。

◎摩登伽經·示真實品第三◎

當時帝勝伽王（King Udayana），對蓮華實（Prakriti）說：『仁者請聽，我當爲你斬斷邪見之網，開闢真實之路，清凈菩提之道，發起人天之行。在你的法中，有五種祭祀之法，說這些祭祀，是涅槃之因，能夠生到天上。哪五種呢？一是殺害人，取其脂肪用來祭祀；二是宰殺馬，也用脂肪祭祀；三是廣大祭；四是普開祭；五是隨心所欲的祭祀。』這些都是虛妄的，沒有真實之處，只是徒勞無功，增長眾多惡業。

【English Translation】 English version:

Having obtained a fish, he cut open its belly and saw a woman inside, whose complexion was very dark. Rishi Parasara (波羅勢仙), cohabited with her and begot a son named Vyasa (提婆延), who possessed the five supernormal powers, and was complete with majestic virtue. Are such examples not sages?

In the distant past, there was a Kshatriya (剎帝利) by the name of Bhimasena (毗摩), who also attained the path of the sages, possessing extraordinary spiritual power, profound wisdom, and skill in speech, capable of teaching all the Brahmins. Would such a person be considered **?

There was a Kshatriya woman named Suchi (微塵), who, with the Brahmin Jamadagni (讇婆持尼), begot a son named Parashurama (羅摩), who had great spiritual power and was versed in all the scriptures. During the height of summer, he was ** with his mother, the sunlight was scorching, the earth was intensely hot, burning his mother's feet, making it impossible for her to proceed. Parashurama said, 'Let me carry you on my shoulders, then you can go.' His mother at that time, did not heed his words, and proceeded a little further, still suffering from the heat of the ground. Parashurama vowed, 'If I am truly benevolent, harmonious, and filial, may the sun naturally disappear today.' Having spoken these words, the sun immediately disappeared. Later, his mother was picking flowers, and the flowers were all closed. His mother told him, 'Because you made the sun disappear today, the flowers do not bloom.' Parashurama then vowed, 'If I am benevolent and filial, the sun should reappear.' Having spoken these words, the sun immediately shone brightly. Such sages, who are not Brahmins, with their transformations of spiritual power, cannot be **. Can they be called inferior people? For this reason, all castes are equal, and your daughter can be given in marriage to my son, and wealth and treasures can be given freely.

◎ Chapter Three on Showing the Truth from the Matanga Sutra ◎

At that time, King Udayana (帝勝伽王), said to Prakriti (蓮華實), 'Virtuous one, listen well, I will cut off the net of your wrong views, open the path of truth, purify the path of Bodhi, and initiate the practices of humans and gods. In your Dharma, there are five sacrificial rites, saying that these sacrifices are the cause of Nirvana, and can lead to rebirth in the heavens. What are the five? First, killing people and taking their fat to use for sacrifice; second, slaughtering horses and also using their fat for sacrifice; third, the grand sacrifice; fourth, the universal sacrifice; fifth, the sacrifice according to one's desires.' These are all false, without any truth, merely exhausting oneself in vain, and increasing numerous evils.

趣。有八善法。是真利益。必得生天。獲眾善報。何等為八。一者正信。二者修戒。三廣行施。四樂智慧。五常恭敬同梵行者。六好多聞。七者防護身口意業。八常親近諸善知識。如斯八事。是清凈法。一切眾生。皆應修習。前七法者。悉皆從於善知識所。而得聞之。是故汝今應當與我共為婚姻。就吾修學如斯妙法。勿生憍慢失此善利。今我復當更為汝說。諸姓所起。本末次第。汝聞是已宜除貢高劫初成時。諸眾生類。悉能飛行。光明殊勝。肴膳美味。嚴身之具。自然而有。無造作者。其後福盡。眾事消滅。是時眾生。便修種植。疆界分別。生我人想。或復自恃田稼滋多。輕蔑餘人。自言豪富。由是緣故。眾皆名之為剎利種。復有眾生。不樂居家。入于山林。修學禪法。著弊壞衣。乞食濟命。清身潔己。奉修祠祀。由斯因緣。咸皆謂為婆羅門種。耕種墾植田獵漁捕。行如此者。名曰毗舍。劫盜販賣。無悲忍心。如斯之等。名首陀羅。時復有人。于路遊行。其車破壞。因便修治。名摩登伽。唯為農作。名曰田夫。往來市肆。名商估者。如是分別。為百千種。而其所趣。實真無異。但假施設為立名字。為欲記別諸姓不同。就婆羅門。亦復分別。所謂瞿曇。牘子憍蹉。憍尸迦。婆私吒。迦葉。蔓茶毗。如是七姓。復各分別。

皆出十種。第八名煙。更無異姓。汝婆羅門。雖名一相。而得分別。劫初眾生。亦復如是。根本無異。別為多姓。是故汝今應諦觀察。為法利故。為斷虛妄求真實故。宜以貴女用妻吾子。欲有所求。必相滿愿。可速為婚。不宜久留。

摩登伽經眾相問品第四

時蓮華實。聞是語已。生大歡喜。得未曾有。語帝勝伽。善哉仁者所說誠諦。汝于往昔。曾為何等。智慧言辭。乃能若是。修習何行。作何功德。唯愿為我廣宣分別。帝勝伽言。我念過去。曾為梵王。或為帝釋。亦復曾為凈蓋仙人。為婆羅門。變一圍陀。以為四分。于百千劫。作轉輪聖王。如是生處尊豪富貴。于爾所時。修習慈悲禪定智慧。廣化眾生。施作佛事。蓮華實言。仁者豈讀婆毗多羅神咒不耶。答言曾讀。汝今善聽。吾當廣說此咒本末。過去久遠阿僧祇劫。我為仙人。名曰婆藪。五通具足。自在無礙。善修禪定。智慧殊勝。時有龍王。名為德叉。其王有女。字曰黃頭。容色姿美。人相具足。我見彼女。起愛著心。生此心故。便失神通及禪定法。深自悔責。即說此咒。而此咒者。凡有三章二十一句。復有三章。唯有八句。汝今善聽。吾當宣說。

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【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：都出自十種姓。第八種姓名為煙姓，沒有其他的姓氏。你這位婆羅門，雖然說姓氏只有一種，但還是可以進行區分的。劫初的眾生，也是如此，根本上沒有區別，卻分爲了多種姓氏。因此你現在應該仔細觀察，爲了佛法的利益，爲了斷除虛妄追求真實，應該把你的貴女嫁給我的兒子。如果有所求，必定能夠滿足你的願望，可以儘快完婚，不應該拖延。

《摩登伽經·眾相問品》第四

當時，蓮華實（姓氏名）聽了這些話后，非常高興，感到前所未有。他對帝勝伽（人名）說：『仁者您說得真好，非常誠實可信。您在過去曾經是怎樣的人，擁有怎樣的智慧和言辭，才能說出這樣的話？您修習了什麼行為，做了什麼功德？希望您能為我詳細地解說。』帝勝伽說：『我回憶過去，曾經做過梵王（天神名），也曾經做過帝釋（天神名），還曾經做過凈蓋仙人（仙人名），做過婆羅門（種姓名），將一部《圍陀經》（古印度經典）分為四部分。在百千劫的時間裡，做過轉輪聖王（理想的君王）。像這樣出生在尊貴豪富之家，在那段時間裡，修習慈悲、禪定和智慧，廣泛地教化眾生，行佛事。』蓮華實說：『仁者您讀過《婆毗多羅神咒》（咒語名）嗎？』帝勝伽回答說：『讀過。你現在好好聽著，我將詳細地講述這個咒語的來龍去脈。在過去很久遠的阿僧祇劫（極長的時間單位）之前，我是一位仙人，名叫婆藪（仙人名），具備五種神通，自在無礙，擅長修習禪定，智慧非常殊勝。當時有一位龍王（龍族之王），名叫德叉（龍王名），這位龍王有一個女兒，名叫黃頭（龍女名），容貌美麗，具備各種美好的相貌。我看見她后，產生了愛戀之心。因為生起了這種心，便失去了神通和禪定之法。我深深地感到後悔，於是說了這個咒語。而這個咒語，總共有三章二十一句，還有三章，只有八句。你現在好好聽著，我將為你宣說。』

『旦提他庵浮婆蘇婆旦娑婆斗婆利茹被瞿提婆斯提么提由那婆羅提那』

這就是（咒語的）名字。

【English Translation】 English version: All come from ten gotras (lineages). The eighth is named the Smoke gotra, with no other surnames. You, Brahmin (member of the priestly class), though named as one gotra, can still be distinguished. The beings at the beginning of the kalpa (cosmic cycle) were also like this, fundamentally no different, yet divided into many gotras. Therefore, you should now carefully observe, for the benefit of the Dharma (Buddhist teachings), to cut off falsehood and seek truth, you should give your noble daughter to my son as a wife. If there is anything you seek, it will surely be fulfilled. You should quickly arrange the marriage, it should not be delayed.

Modangajing (Matanga Sutra), Chapter 4: Questions on Various Characteristics

At that time, Lianhuashi (Lotus Fruit, a name) heard these words and felt great joy, something he had never experienced before. He said to Dishengjia (Victorious Emperor, a name): 'Benevolent one, what you say is truly sincere and trustworthy. What kind of person were you in the past, possessing what kind of wisdom and eloquence, to be able to say such things? What practices have you cultivated, what merits have you made? I hope you can explain and differentiate them for me in detail.' Dishengjia said: 'I recall in the past, I was once Brahma (a deity), and also once Indra (a deity), and also once a Jinggai (Pure Canopy) Immortal (a type of celestial being), and a Brahmin, dividing one Veda (ancient Indian scriptures) into four parts. For hundreds of thousands of kalpas, I was a Chakravartin (ideal universal ruler). Being born in such noble and wealthy families, during that time, I cultivated loving-kindness, compassion, meditation, and wisdom, widely transforming sentient beings, and performing Buddhist deeds.' Lianhuashi said: 'Benevolent one, have you recited the Pabitara Divine Mantra (a sacred incantation)?' Dishengjia replied: 'I have recited it. Now listen carefully, I will explain the origin and end of this mantra in detail. In the distant past, countless asamkhya kalpas (immeasurably long periods of time) ago, I was an immortal named Posu (Wealthy, a name), possessing the five supernatural powers, free and unhindered, skilled in cultivating meditation, with extraordinary wisdom. At that time, there was a Dragon King (king of dragons) named Dexia (Virtue Armor, a name), and this Dragon King had a daughter named Huangtou (Yellow Head, a name), with a beautiful appearance and possessing all the auspicious marks. When I saw her, I developed feelings of love and attachment. Because of this, I lost my supernatural powers and the Dharma of meditation. I deeply regretted it and recited this mantra. This mantra has three chapters and twenty-one lines, and also three chapters with only eight lines. Now listen carefully, I will recite it for you.'

'Dandita An Fubosupo Dansuopodoupali Ru Beiqutipo Sitimatiyouna Boluotina'

This is the name (of the mantra).

為婆羅門咒。

庵阇致啰　多波藪浮埵　伽呵男婆那摩失多　干毗羅　旦多羅　毗利多婆艷提婆婆　失利　尸絺緘　薩阇男憂波男　婆羅陀斯磨

此即名為剎利神咒。

庵　質多羅摩醯帝　毗舍斤若　阿他娑斤若　遏陀多　婆羅毗那

此即名為毗舍神咒。

庵　阿多波　婆羅多波　示毗陀貪婆利沙賒耽波貰　陀貪　庵羅

此即名為首陀神咒。

庵　有形必有欲　有欲必有苦　若能離此欲　定得梵天處

此即名為大梵天王婆毗羅咒。

蓮華實言。汝姓何等。曰姓三無。又問。仁者汝原何出。答曰。原從水生。汝師是誰。答言。吾師名迦藍延。汝宗族中。誰為勇健。答曰。我門族中。凡有三人。最為雄猛。一名為獨。二曰為屢。三者名曰婆羅陀阇。汝同師者。為是何人。答曰讚詠。又問。讚詠為有幾變。答言六種。汝母何姓。答曰吾母姓婆羅設。如是仁者吾之德行。其事若此。故我先說一切眾生貴賤不定。雖有尊貴。而為惡者。猶名下賤。若卑賤人能為善事便名豪勝。是故一切稱尊貴者。由修善業。不以種族名為勝人。汝既知已。當除憍慢。

摩登伽經說星圖品第五

爾時蓮華實。問帝勝伽。仁者豈知占星事不。帝勝伽言。大婆羅門。過此秘要。吾

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：這是婆羅門咒語：唵（ōng）阇（shé）致啰（zhī luō），多波藪（duō bō sǒu）浮埵（fú duǒ），伽（qié）呵男（hē nán）婆那摩（pó nà mó）失多（shī duō），干（gān）毗羅（pí luō），旦（dàn）多羅（duō luō），毗利多（pí lì duō）婆艷（pó yàn）提婆婆（tí pó pó），失利（shī lì），尸絺緘（shī chī jiān），薩阇男（sà shé nán）憂波男（yōu bō nán），婆羅陀斯磨（pó luō tuó sī mó）。這是剎利（chà lì，武士）神咒：唵（ōng）質多羅（zhì duō luō）摩醯帝（mó xī dì），毗舍斤若（pí shě jīn ruò），阿他娑斤若（ā tā suō jīn ruò），遏陀多（è tuó duō），婆羅毗那（pó luō pí nà）。這是毗舍（pí shě，夜叉）神咒：唵（ōng）阿多波（ā duō bō），婆羅多波（pó luō duō bō），示毗陀（shì pí tuó）貪婆利沙（tān pó lì shā）賒耽波貰（shē dān bō shì），陀貪（tuó tān），庵羅（ān luō）。這是首陀（shǒu tuó，吠舍）神咒：唵（ōng）有形必有欲，有欲必有苦，若能離此欲，定得梵天處。這是大梵天王婆毗羅（pó pí luō）咒：蓮華實（Liánhuá Shí，菩薩名）問：『你姓什麼？』回答說：『姓三無。』又問：『仁者，你從哪裡來？』回答說：『從水中生。』你的老師是誰？』回答說：『我的老師名叫迦藍延（Jiālán Yán）。』你的宗族中，誰最勇猛？』回答說：『我們族中有三人最為雄猛，一個名叫獨（Dú），第二個名叫屢（Lǚ），第三個名叫婆羅陀阇（Póluótuóshé）。』你和誰是同門？』回答說：『讚詠（Zànyǒng）。』又問：『讚詠有幾種變化？』回答說：『六種。』你的母親姓什麼？』回答說：『我的母親姓婆羅設（Póluōshè）。』像這樣，仁者，我的德行就是這樣。所以我先說一切眾生的貴賤是不定的。即使有尊貴的人，如果作惡，仍然是下賤的。如果卑賤的人能夠行善，就稱為豪傑。所以一切被稱為尊貴的人，都是因為修行善業，而不是因為種族而成為勝者。你既然知道了這些，就應當去除驕慢。』《摩登伽經（Módēngqié Jīng）》說星圖品第五這時，蓮華實（Liánhuá Shí）問帝勝伽（Dìshèngqié）：『仁者，您知道占星的事情嗎？』帝勝伽（Dìshèngqié）說：『大婆羅門，超過這些秘密要義，我……』

【English Translation】 English version: This is the Brahman mantra: 'Om Ajita, Tapasvibhuta, Gahananapamashita, Gambhira, Tantara, Viritabhavatideva, Shri, Shishichigam, Sajjanamupanama, Bharatasma.' This is the Kshatriya (warrior) mantra: 'Om Chitra Mahendra, Vishakinya, Athasakinnya, Atadata, Bharabhina.' This is the Vaishya (merchant) mantra: 'Om Atapa, Bharatapa, Shivita Tambarisha Shetambavishaya, Tatam, Amra.' This is the Shudra (laborer) mantra: 'Om Form has desire, desire has suffering, if one can leave this desire, one will attain the Brahma realm.' This is the mantra of the Great Brahma King Bhavila: Lianhua Shi (Lotus Reality Bodhisattva) asked: 'What is your surname?' He replied: 'My surname is Sanwu (Three No).' He further asked: 'Benevolent one, where do you originate from?' He replied: 'I originate from water.' 'Who is your teacher?' He replied: 'My teacher is named Kalan Yan.' 'Among your clan, who is the most valiant?' He replied: 'Within my clan, there are three who are most courageous. One is named Du (Alone), the second is named Lu (Repeated), and the third is named Bharataja.' 'Who is your fellow disciple?' He replied: 'Zanyong (Praise).' He further asked: 'How many transformations does Zanyong have?' He replied: 'Six kinds.' 'What is your mother's surname?' He replied: 'My mother's surname is Bharasha.' Thus, benevolent one, such are my virtues. Therefore, I first say that the nobility and baseness of all beings are not fixed. Even if there are noble ones, if they do evil, they are still base. If base ones can do good deeds, they are called heroes. Therefore, all those who are called noble are so because of cultivating good karma, not because of their lineage. Since you know this, you should eliminate arrogance.' Chapter 5, 'Star Chart' from the Matangi Sutra At that time, Lianhua Shi (Lotus Reality) asked Dishengqie (Victorious Emperor): 'Benevolent one, do you know about astrology?' Dishengqie (Victorious Emperor) said: 'Great Brahman, beyond these secret essentials, I...'

尚通達。況斯小事。而不知耶。汝當善聽。吾今宣說。星紀雖多。要者其唯二十有八。一名昴宿。二名為畢。三名為觜。四名為參。五名為井。六名為鬼。七名為柳。八名為星。九名為張。第十名翼。十一名軫。十二名角。十三名亢。十四名氐。十五名房。十六名心。十七名尾。十八名箕。十九名鬥。二十名牛。二十一女。二十二虛。二十三危。二十四室。二十五壁。二十六奎。二十七婁。二十八胃。如是名為二十八宿。蓮華實言。如此宿者。為有幾星。形貌何類。為復幾時。與月共俱。其所祭祀。為用何等。何神主之。有何等姓。唯愿仁者重為分別。帝勝伽言。若欲聞者。諦聽當說。昴有六星。形如散花。於十二時。與月俱行。祭則用酪。火神主之。姓毗舍延。畢有五星。形如飛雁於一日半。與月共行。麋肉以祭。屬於梵王姓婆羅婆。觜有三星。形如鹿首。於一日中。與月共俱。以果為祭。屬於月神。即姓鹿氏。參有一星。一日及月須。酥以祭。繫在日神。姓則安氏。井有二星。形如人步。唯於一日。與月而俱。祭必用蜜。屬乎歲星。亦姓安氏。鬼有三星。形如畫瓶一日與月而共同游。祭以桃花。屬乎歲星。姓烏波若。柳宿一星。半日共月。不相舍離。祭之用乳。屬於龍神。因姓龍氏。有此七宿。在於東方。其七星

者。五則顯現。二星隱沒。形如河曲。一日及月。胡麻祭之。屬於鬼神。姓賓伽羅。張宿二星。亦如人步。於一日中。與月俱行。以果用祭。其姓善氏。即屬善神。翼有二星。形如人步。於一日半。共月而行。鮫魚祭之。屬婆伽神。姓憍尸迦。軫宿五星。形如人手。一日一夜。共月俱行。稗谷祭之。姓奢摩延。屬咀吒神。角有一星。一日及月。以花為祭。屬咀吒神。姓質多延。亢宿一星。酥麥麨祭之。一日及月。屬咀吒神。姓曰赤氏。氐宿二星。形如羊角。於一日半。共月俱行。以花用祭。屬乎火神。姓桑遮延。有此七宿。在於南方。房宿四星。形類珠貫。一日一夜。與月共俱。酒肉為祭。繫於親神。姓阿藍婆。心宿三星。其形如鳥。一日及月。粳米祭之。屬天地神。姓迦旃延。尾有七星。其形如蝎。一日一夜。與月共俱。果以祭之。屬沙陀神。姓迦旃延。箕宿四星。形如牛步。一日一夜。而與月俱。尼俱陀果。以用為祭。屬於水神。姓迦旃延。斗有四星。形如象步。於一日半。與月同行。桃花祭之。屬兇惡神。姓伽羅延。牛宿三星。形如牛首。一時與月。而共同行。不須祭祀。屬於梵天。姓于梵氏。女有三星。形如穬麥。一日一夜。共月而行。鳥肉用祀。屬毗紐神。姓迦旃延。有斯七宿。在於西方。虛有四星。形如

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本這些是關於五種星象的顯現：當畢宿（梵文：Rohini，月亮到達之處）的二星隱沒時，星象呈現出河流彎曲的形狀。在一天之內，它與月亮一同出現。人們用胡麻來祭祀它，它屬於鬼神，姓賓伽羅（Pingala）。張宿（梵文：Magha，祖先）的二星也像人行走一樣排列。在一天之中，它們與月亮一同執行。人們用水果來祭祀它們，其姓氏為善氏，屬於善神。翼宿（梵文：Hasta，手）有二星，形狀也像人行走。在一天半的時間裡，它們與月亮一同執行。人們用鮫魚來祭祀它們，屬於婆伽神（Bhaga），姓憍尸迦（Kaushika）。軫宿（梵文：Chitra，明亮）有五星，形狀像人手。在一日一夜的時間裡，它們與月亮一同執行。人們用稗谷來祭祀它們，姓奢摩延（Shamayana），屬於咀吒神（Jrita）。角宿（梵文：Swati，祭司）有一星，在一天之內與月亮一同出現。人們用花來祭祀它，屬於咀吒神，姓質多延（Chitrayana）。亢宿（梵文：Vishakha，分叉）有一星，人們用酥油麥粉來祭祀它。在一天之內，它與月亮一同出現，屬於咀吒神，姓赤氏（Rakta）。氐宿（梵文：Anuradha，朋友）有二星，形狀像羊角。在一天半的時間裡，它們與月亮一同執行。人們用花來祭祀它們，屬於火神，姓桑遮延（Sangayana）。以上是位於南方的七個星宿。房宿（梵文：Jyeshtha，最年長的）有四星，形狀像珠子串在一起。在一日一夜的時間裡，它們與月亮一同出現。人們用酒肉來祭祀它們，屬於親神，姓阿藍婆（Alamba）。心宿（梵文：Mula，根）有三星，形狀像鳥。在一天之內，它與月亮一同出現。人們用粳米來祭祀它，屬於天地神，姓迦旃延（Katyayana）。尾宿（梵文：Purva Ashadha，早期的勝利）有七星，形狀像蝎子。在一日一夜的時間裡，它們與月亮一同出現。人們用水果來祭祀它們，屬於沙陀神（Shatha），姓迦旃延。箕宿（梵文：Uttara Ashadha，後期的勝利）有四星，形狀像牛行走。在一日一夜的時間裡，它們與月亮一同出現。人們用尼俱陀果（尼拘律樹的果實）來祭祀它們，屬於水神，姓迦旃延。斗宿（梵文：Shravana，傾聽）有四星，形狀像象行走。在一天半的時間裡，它們與月亮一同執行。人們用桃花來祭祀它們，屬於兇惡神，姓伽羅延（Kalayana）。牛宿（梵文：Abhijit，勝利）有三星，形狀像牛頭。在一段時間內，它與月亮一同執行。不需要祭祀，屬於梵天，姓于梵氏（Brahmana）。女宿（梵文：Dhanishtha，最富有的）有三星，形狀像大麥。在一日一夜的時間裡，它們與月亮一同執行。人們用鳥肉來祭祀它們，屬於毗紐神（Vishnu），姓迦旃延。以上是位於西方的七個星宿。虛宿（梵文：Shatabhisha，一百位醫生）有四星，形狀像...

【English Translation】 English version These are the five manifestations. When the two stars of Rohini (where the moon arrives) disappear, the form resembles a river bend. In one day, it appears with the moon. It is sacrificed with sesame seeds. It belongs to the ghost spirit, with the surname Pingala (Pingala). The two stars of Magha (ancestors) are also arranged like a person walking. In one day, they travel with the moon. They are sacrificed with fruit, and their surname is Shans, belonging to the good spirits. Hasta (hand) has two stars, also shaped like a person walking. In one and a half days, they travel with the moon. They are sacrificed with shark, belonging to the god Bhaga, with the surname Kaushika (Kaushika). Chitra (bright) has five stars, shaped like a human hand. In one day and night, they travel with the moon. They are sacrificed with barnyard millet, with the surname Shamayana, belonging to the Jrita god. Swati (priest) has one star, appearing with the moon in one day. It is sacrificed with flowers, belonging to the Jrita god, with the surname Chitrayana. Vishakha (forked) has one star, sacrificed with ghee and barley flour. In one day, it appears with the moon, belonging to the Jrita god, with the surname Rakta. Anuradha (friend) has two stars, shaped like goat horns. In one and a half days, they travel with the moon. They are sacrificed with flowers, belonging to the fire god, with the surname Sangayana. These are the seven constellations in the south. Jyeshtha (eldest) has four stars, shaped like beads strung together. In one day and night, they appear with the moon. They are sacrificed with wine and meat, belonging to the family spirits, with the surname Alamba. Mula (root) has three stars, shaped like a bird. In one day, it appears with the moon. It is sacrificed with rice, belonging to the gods of heaven and earth, with the surname Katyayana. Purva Ashadha (early victory) has seven stars, shaped like a scorpion. In one day and night, they appear with the moon. They are sacrificed with fruit, belonging to the Shatha god, with the surname Katyayana. Uttara Ashadha (later victory) has four stars, shaped like a cow walking. In one day and night, they appear with the moon. They are sacrificed with Nyagrodha fruit (fruit of the Banyan tree), belonging to the water god, with the surname Katyayana. Shravana (listening) has four stars, shaped like an elephant walking. In one and a half days, they travel with the moon. They are sacrificed with peach blossoms, belonging to the fierce god, with the surname Kalayana. Abhijit (victory) has three stars, shaped like a bull's head. For a time, it travels with the moon. No sacrifice is needed, belonging to Brahma, with the surname Brahmana. Dhanishtha (wealthiest) has three stars, shaped like barley. In one day and night, they travel with the moon. They are sacrificed with bird meat, belonging to Vishnu, with the surname Katyayana. These are the seven constellations in the west. Shatabhisha (hundred physicians) has four stars, shaped like...

飛鳥。一日一夜。共月而俱。豆糜為祭。屬婆藪神。姓憍陳如。危宿一星。一日及月。粳米為祭。屬於水神。姓單茶延。室有二星。形如人步。一日一夜。與月共行。血肉祠祀。其宿屬在富單那神。姓阇罽那。壁宿二星。形如人步。一日一夜。及月而行。以肉祭之。屬於善神。姓陀阇延。奎一大星。自余小者。為之輔翼。形如半圭。一日一夜。共月而行。酪飯以祭。屬富沙神。姓八姝氏。婁宿二星。形如馬首。一日一夜。共月俱行。乳糜用祭。胃有三星。形如鼎足。一日一夜。共月而俱。胡麻為祭。屬於閻神。其姓拔伽。有此七星。在於北方。大婆羅門。我已廣說二十八宿。然此宿中。右於六宿。二日一夜。共月俱行。所謂畢井氐翼斗壁之等。復有五宿。但於一日。共月而俱。一參。二柳。三箕。四心。五者名危。唯有牛宿。半日及月。自余盡皆一日一夜。共月而行。東方七宿。初起于昴。南方七宿。初起七星。西方七宿。初起于房。北方七宿。初起于虛。又此宿中。七宿最勝。張室氐箕房井及亢。三宿兇惡。參柳與胃。四宿和善。翼斗壁畢。五宿柔弱。女虛危心。第五名尾。五宿常定。一觜。二角。三名七星。四者為柳。五者名牛。四宿速疾。昴觜婁鬼。而此諸宿。共月合行。凡有三種。一在月前。二在月后。三共

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本飛鳥（飛鳥座）。一日一夜，與月亮一同執行。用豆粥作為祭品，屬於婆藪神（守護星宿的神），姓憍陳如（Kaundinya）。危宿（危宿星）。有一顆星，一日及月亮一同執行。用粳米作為祭品，屬於水神，姓單茶延（Damayana）。室宿（室宿星）。有二顆星，形狀像人行走。一日一夜，與月亮一同執行。用血肉祭祀，這個星宿屬於富單那神（Putana），姓阇罽那（Jajina）。壁宿（壁宿星）。有二顆星，形狀像人行走。一日一夜，與月亮一同執行。用肉祭祀，屬於善神，姓陀阇延（Dhajayana）。奎宿（奎宿星）。奎宿的主星很大，其餘的小星，作為它的輔翼，形狀像半個圭。一日一夜，與月亮一同執行。用酪飯祭祀，屬於富沙神（Pusha），姓八姝氏（Ashtakavanshi）。婁宿（婁宿星）。有二顆星，形狀像馬頭。一日一夜，與月亮一同執行。用乳粥祭祀。胃宿（胃宿星）。有三星，形狀像鼎足。一日一夜，與月亮一同執行。用胡麻祭祀，屬於閻神（Yama），其姓拔伽（Bhaga）。這七個星宿，位於北方。大婆羅門，我已經詳細地說了二十八星宿。然而這些星宿中，有六個星宿，二日一夜，與月亮一同執行，就是畢宿（畢宿星）、井宿（井宿星）、氐宿（氐宿星）、翼宿（翼宿星）、斗宿（斗宿星）、壁宿（壁宿星）等。又有五個星宿，只在一天，與月亮一同執行，一是參宿（參宿星），二是柳宿（柳宿星），三是箕宿（箕宿星），四是心宿（心宿星），五是危宿（危宿星）。只有牛宿（牛宿星），半天與月亮一同執行，其餘的都一日一夜，與月亮一同執行。東方七宿，從昴宿（昴宿星）開始。南方七宿，從七星宿（七星宿）開始。西方七宿，從房宿（房宿星）開始。北方七宿，從虛宿（虛宿星）開始。又這些星宿中，七宿最吉祥，是張宿（張宿星）、室宿（室宿星）、氐宿（氐宿星）、箕宿（箕宿星）、房宿（房宿星）、井宿（井宿星）及亢宿（亢宿星）。三星宿兇惡，是參宿（參宿星）、柳宿（柳宿星）與胃宿（胃宿星）。四星宿和善，是翼宿（翼宿星）、斗宿（斗宿星）、壁宿（壁宿星）、畢宿（畢宿星）。五星宿柔弱，是女宿（女宿星）、虛宿（虛宿星）、危宿（危宿星）、心宿（心宿星）。第五個是尾宿（尾宿星）。五星宿常定，一是觜宿（觜宿星），二是角宿（角宿星），三是七星宿（七星宿），四是柳宿（柳宿星），五是牛宿（牛宿星）。四星宿速疾，是昴宿（昴宿星）、觜宿（觜宿星）、婁宿（婁宿星）、鬼宿（鬼宿星）。而這些星宿，與月亮一同執行，凡有三種，一是在月亮前面，二是在月亮後面，三是與月亮一起。

【English Translation】 English version Flying Bird (the constellation Corvus). One day and one night, it travels together with the moon. Bean porridge is offered as a sacrifice, belonging to the god Vasu (guardian deity of constellations), whose surname is Kaundinya. The Wei constellation (Wei lodging). It has one star, traveling together with the moon for one day. Rice is offered as a sacrifice, belonging to the water god, whose surname is Damayana. The Shi constellation (Shi lodging). It has two stars, shaped like a person walking. One day and one night, it travels together with the moon. Blood and flesh are offered as sacrifices, this constellation belongs to the god Putana, whose surname is Jajina. The Bi constellation (Bi lodging). It has two stars, shaped like a person walking. One day and one night, it travels together with the moon. Meat is offered as a sacrifice, belonging to the benevolent god, whose surname is Dhajayana. The Kui constellation (Kui lodging). The main star of Kui is large, and the rest of the small stars serve as its auxiliary wings, shaped like half a 'gui' (jade tablet). One day and one night, it travels together with the moon. Curd rice is offered as a sacrifice, belonging to the god Pusha, whose surname is Ashtakavanshi. The Lou constellation (Lou lodging). It has two stars, shaped like a horse's head. One day and one night, it travels together with the moon. Milk porridge is used as a sacrifice. The Wei constellation (Wei lodging). It has three stars, shaped like the legs of a tripod. One day and one night, it travels together with the moon. Sesame is offered as a sacrifice, belonging to the god Yama, whose surname is Bhaga. These seven constellations are located in the north. Great Brahmin, I have explained in detail the twenty-eight constellations. However, among these constellations, there are six constellations that travel together with the moon for two days and one night, namely the Bi constellation (Pleiades), the Jing constellation (Jing lodging), the Di constellation (Di lodging), the Yi constellation (Yi lodging), the Dou constellation (Dou lodging), and the Bi constellation (Wall lodging), etc. There are also five constellations that travel together with the moon for only one day, one is the Shen constellation (Orion), the second is the Liu constellation (Willow lodging), the third is the Ji constellation (Ji lodging), the fourth is the Xin constellation (Antares), and the fifth is the Wei constellation (Wei lodging). Only the Niu constellation (Niu lodging) travels together with the moon for half a day, and the rest all travel together with the moon for one day and one night. The seven constellations in the east start from the Mao constellation (Pleiades). The seven constellations in the south start from the Seven Stars constellation (Seven Stars lodging). The seven constellations in the west start from the Fang constellation (Fang lodging). The seven constellations in the north start from the Xu constellation (Xu lodging). Also, among these constellations, seven constellations are the most auspicious, which are the Zhang constellation (Zhang lodging), the Shi constellation (Shi lodging), the Di constellation (Di lodging), the Ji constellation (Ji lodging), the Fang constellation (Fang lodging), the Jing constellation (Jing lodging), and the Kang constellation (Kang lodging). Three constellations are inauspicious, which are the Shen constellation (Orion), the Liu constellation (Willow lodging), and the Wei constellation (Wei lodging). Four constellations are harmonious and benevolent, which are the Yi constellation (Yi lodging), the Dou constellation (Dou lodging), the Bi constellation (Wall lodging), and the Bi constellation (Pleiades). Five constellations are gentle and weak, which are the Nü constellation (Nü lodging), the Xu constellation (Xu lodging), the Wei constellation (Wei lodging), the Xin constellation (Antares). The fifth is the Wei constellation (Tail lodging). Five constellations are constant, one is the Zi constellation (Zi lodging), the second is the Jiao constellation (Spica), the third is the Seven Stars constellation (Seven Stars lodging), the fourth is the Liu constellation (Willow lodging), and the fifth is the Niu constellation (Niu lodging). Four constellations are swift, which are the Mao constellation (Pleiades), the Zi constellation (Zi lodging), the Lou constellation (Lou lodging), and the Gui constellation (Ghost lodging). And these constellations, traveling together with the moon, are of three kinds, one is in front of the moon, the second is behind the moon, and the third is together with the moon.

月俱。今當爲汝復說七曜。日月。熒惑。歲星。鎮星。太白。辰星。是名為七。羅睺。彗星。通則為九。如是等名。占星等事。汝宜應當深諦觀察。◎

摩登伽經卷上大正藏第 21 冊 No. 1300 摩登伽經

摩登伽經卷下

吳天竺三藏竺律炎共支謙譯

◎觀災祥品第六

帝勝伽言。仁者善聽。吾當更說星紀所行善惡之相。月離昴宿。是日生者。有大名稱。人所恭敬。月離於畢者。所生豪貴。眾共讚歎。月離於觜。是日生者。喜多忿諍。含毒害心。月離參星。其日孕育。多恣飲食。美味具足。月離於井。其日生者。倉廩盈溢。牛羊殷多。月離鬼星。生者修善。月離柳星。生者多欲。月離七星。生者尊貴。月離張星。生者短命。月離翼星。生者持戒。月離軫星。生者奸盜。月離角星。其日生者。善知音樂。能造瓔珞。月離亢星。生善算數。月離氐星。生為臣相。月離房星。生者能御。及善販賣。月離心星。生者愚癡。其命短促。月離尾星。生多系胤。大有名譽。月離箕星。生者好定。月離斗星。生者富貴。月離牛星。生有名稱。月離女星。生多榮寵。月離虛星。生則斗亂。月離危星。生者為將。月離室星。生為盜賊主。月離壁星。生者多能。和合馨香。月離奎星。生多卑

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本月俱（人名）。現在我應當為你再次講述七曜（太陽、月亮、火星、木星、土星、金星、水星）：太陽、月亮、熒惑（火星）、歲星（木星）、鎮星（土星）、太白（金星）、辰星（水星），這合起來稱為七曜。再加上羅睺（星名）和彗星，總共就是九曜。像這些名稱，以及占星等事情，你應當深入仔細地觀察。

《摩登伽經》捲上大正藏第21冊 No. 1300 《摩登伽經》

《摩登伽經》卷下

吳國天竺三藏竺律炎與支謙共同翻譯

◎觀災祥品第六

帝勝伽（人名）說：『仁者請仔細聽。我應當再次講述星紀執行所顯示的吉兇之相。月亮位於昴宿（星宿名）時，這天出生的人，會有很大的名聲，受人尊敬。月亮位於畢宿（星宿名）時，出生的人會豪富尊貴，受到眾人讚嘆。月亮位於觜宿（星宿名）時，這天出生的人，喜歡爭鬥，內心充滿怨恨和毒害。月亮位於參星（星宿名）時，這天懷孕，會特別注重飲食，美味佳餚應有盡有。月亮位於井宿（星宿名）時，這天出生的人，糧倉充盈，牛羊眾多。月亮位於鬼星（星宿名）時，出生的人會修行善業。月亮位於柳星（星宿名）時，出生的人慾望強烈。月亮位於七星（星宿名）時，出生的人會尊貴顯赫。月亮位於張星（星宿名）時，出生的人會短命。月亮位於翼星（星宿名）時，出生的人會持守戒律。月亮位於軫星（星宿名）時，出生的人會奸詐盜竊。月亮位於角星（星宿名）時，這天出生的人，精通音樂，擅長製作瓔珞（裝飾品）。月亮位於亢星（星宿名）時，出生的人擅長算術。月亮位於氐星（星宿名）時，出生的人會成為大臣或宰相。月亮位於房星（星宿名）時，出生的人善於駕馭，也善於經商販賣。月亮位於心星（星宿名）時，出生的人愚蠢，壽命短促。月亮位於尾星（星宿名）時，出生的人多子多孫，名聲顯赫。月亮位於箕星（星宿名）時，出生的人喜好禪定。月亮位於斗星（星宿名）時，出生的人富貴。月亮位於牛星（星宿名）時，出生的人有名聲。月亮位於女星（星宿名）時，出生的人多受榮寵。月亮位於虛星（星宿名）時，出生的人好爭鬥。月亮位於危星（星宿名）時，出生的人會成為將領。月亮位於室星（星宿名）時，出生的人會成為盜賊頭目。月亮位於壁星（星宿名）時，出生的人多才多藝，擅長調製香料。月亮位於奎星（星宿名）時，出生的人大多卑賤。』

【English Translation】 English version Now, I shall again explain to you about the seven luminaries: the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and Mercury. These are known as the seven. Adding Rahu (a shadow planet) and comets, there are nine in total. You should carefully and deeply observe these names and matters related to astrology.

'Mātanga Sūtra', Volume 1 Taishō Tripiṭaka, Volume 21, No. 1300, 'Mātanga Sūtra'

'Mātanga Sūtra', Volume 2

Translated by the Tripiṭaka master Zhu Lüyan from India during the Wu dynasty, together with Zhi Qian

◎ Chapter 6: Observing Calamities and Auspicious Signs

Di Shengjia (name of a person) said, 'Virtuous one, listen carefully. I shall further explain the good and bad omens indicated by the movements of the constellations. If the moon is in the Pleiades (a constellation) on the day of birth, that person will have great fame and be respected by others. If the moon is in Aldebaran (a constellation), the person born will be wealthy and noble, praised by all. If the moon is in Orion's head (a constellation), the person born on that day will be fond of disputes, harbor resentment and malice. If the moon is in the constellation of Orion, conception on that day will lead to indulgence in food and drink, with an abundance of delicacies. If the moon is in the constellation of the Well, the person born on that day will have overflowing granaries and abundant livestock. If the moon is in the Ghost constellation, the person born will cultivate goodness. If the moon is in the Willow constellation, the person born will be lustful. If the moon is in the Seven Stars constellation, the person born will be honored and noble. If the moon is in the Zhang constellation, the person born will have a short life. If the moon is in the Wing constellation, the person born will uphold the precepts. If the moon is in the Zhen constellation, the person born will be deceitful and thieving. If the moon is in the Horn constellation, the person born on that day will be skilled in music and capable of making ornaments. If the moon is in the Kang constellation, the person born will be good at arithmetic. If the moon is in the Di constellation, the person born will become a minister or a prime minister. If the moon is in the Fang constellation, the person born will be skilled in driving and good at trading. If the moon is in the Heart constellation, the person born will be foolish and have a short life. If the moon is in the Tail constellation, the person born will have many descendants and great fame. If the moon is in the Winnowing Basket constellation, the person born will be fond of meditation. If the moon is in the Dipper constellation, the person born will be wealthy and noble. If the moon is in the Ox constellation, the person born will have a reputation. If the moon is in the Woman constellation, the person born will receive much favor and honor. If the moon is in the Void constellation, the person born will be prone to strife. If the moon is in the Rooftop constellation, the person born will become a general. If the moon is in the Enclosure constellation, the person born will become the leader of thieves. If the moon is in the Wall constellation, the person born will be multi-talented and skilled in blending fragrances. If the moon is in the Andromeda constellation, the person born will mostly be of low status.'

賤。月離婁星。生能市牛馬。月離胃星。生多屠殺。大婆羅門。我已廣說月離於星生者善惡。今當復說。

月離諸星置立城邑善惡之相。月離昴星。所立城邑。甚有威神。多饒財寶。或為大火之所燒害。月離畢星。所立城邑。其中人民。悉修善業。多饒財物。習誦經典。少於貪慾。月離觜星。所立城邑。婦女繁多。牛羊無數。香華瓔珞。具足而有。月離參星。所立城邑。多有美味。及豐財寶。其中人民。皆悉愚癡。月離井星。所立城邑。甚有威神。多有財寶。飯食穀麥。不久亦當。而自磨滅。月離鬼星。所立城邑。雖有惡人。於後必善。仁孝修慈。延年長壽。多有風神。五穀少味。月離柳星。所立城邑。其中人民。悲怨者眾。好生斗諍。多有臭穢。月離七星。所立城邑。其中人民。皆有智慧。及多財物。修戒行施。孝敬貞潔。月離張星。所立城邑。多有女人。香華美味。具足而有。藥谷並茂。人民安隱。月離翼星。所立城邑。多饒財寶。人皆愚癡。為諸婦人之所欺陵。城邑長久。不可傾移。月離軫星。所立城邑。其中人民。多好諍訟。饒有牛馬。月離角星。所立城邑。其中人民。盡為婦人之所陵逼。雖有財寶。為火焚燒。月離亢星。所立城邑。多有財物。人民殷多。貪殘諂曲。月離氐星。所立城邑。多有威神。

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：賤。月亮離開婁星（Lou Star，星宿名）。生下來能做牛馬交易。月亮離開胃星（Wei Star，星宿名）。生下來大多從事屠宰。大婆羅門（Mahabrahmana，古印度僧侶階層）。我已經詳細說了月亮離開這些星宿出生的人的善惡。現在我將繼續說。

月亮離開各個星宿時建立城邑的吉兇之相。月亮離開昴星（Mao Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，非常有威嚴和神力，擁有很多財富。但可能會被大火燒燬。月亮離開畢星（Bi Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，其中的人民，都修行善業，擁有很多財富，學習誦讀經典，很少有貪慾。月亮離開觜星（Zi Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，婦女眾多，牛羊無數，香花瓔珞，都具備而有。月亮離開參星（Shen Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，有很多美味，以及豐厚的財寶。其中的人民，都很愚癡。月亮離開井星（Jing Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，非常有威嚴和神力，有很多財寶，飯食穀麥，不久也會自行磨滅。月亮離開鬼星（Gui Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，雖然有惡人，之後必定會變好，變得仁慈孝順，修行慈悲，延年益壽。多有風神，五穀缺少滋味。月亮離開柳星（Liu Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，其中的人民，悲傷怨恨的人很多，喜歡爭鬥，有很多臭穢之物。月亮離開七星（Qi Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，其中的人民，都有智慧，以及很多財物，修行戒律，行佈施，孝敬父母，貞潔。月亮離開張星（Zhang Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，有很多女人，香花美味，都具備而有。藥物和穀物都很茂盛，人民安樂。月亮離開翼星（Yi Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，有很多財寶，人們都很愚癡，被婦女欺凌。城邑長久，不可傾覆。月亮離開軫星（Zhen Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，其中的人民，大多喜歡爭訟，有很多牛馬。月亮離開角星（Jiao Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，其中的人民，都被婦女欺壓。即使有財寶，也會被火燒燬。月亮離開亢星（Kang Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，有很多財物，人民眾多，貪婪殘暴，諂媚奸詐。月亮離開氐星（Di Star，星宿名）。所建立的城邑，多有威嚴和神力。

【English Translation】 English version: 'Base. When the moon leaves Lou Star (Lou Star, a constellation), those born are able to trade cattle and horses. When the moon leaves Wei Star (Wei Star, a constellation), those born are mostly butchers. Great Brahmana (Mahabrahmana, an ancient Indian priestly class). I have already extensively discussed the good and evil of those born when the moon leaves these stars. Now I will continue to speak.'

'The auspicious and inauspicious signs of establishing cities when the moon leaves various stars. When the moon leaves Mao Star (Mao Star, a constellation), the established city is very majestic and powerful, possessing much wealth. However, it may be destroyed by a great fire. When the moon leaves Bi Star (Bi Star, a constellation), the people in the established city all cultivate good deeds, possess much wealth, study and recite scriptures, and have little greed. When the moon leaves Zi Star (Zi Star, a constellation), the established city has many women, countless cattle and sheep, and is fully equipped with fragrant flowers and ornaments. When the moon leaves Shen Star (Shen Star, a constellation), the established city has many delicacies and abundant wealth. The people in it are all foolish. When the moon leaves Jing Star (Jing Star, a constellation), the established city is very majestic and powerful, possessing much wealth, food, grains, and wheat, but it will soon perish on its own. When the moon leaves Gui Star (Gui Star, a constellation), although there are evil people in the established city, they will surely become good later, becoming benevolent and filial, cultivating compassion, and living long lives. There are many wind spirits, and the five grains lack flavor. When the moon leaves Liu Star (Liu Star, a constellation), many of the people in the established city are sad and resentful, like to fight, and have many foul and filthy things. When the moon leaves Qi Star (Qi Star, a constellation), the people in the established city all have wisdom and much wealth, practice precepts, give alms, are filial and respectful, and chaste. When the moon leaves Zhang Star (Zhang Star, a constellation), the established city has many women, fragrant flowers, and delicacies, all fully equipped. Medicines and grains are abundant, and the people are peaceful. When the moon leaves Yi Star (Yi Star, a constellation), the established city has much wealth, but the people are all foolish and are bullied by women. The city is long-lasting and cannot be overthrown. When the moon leaves Zhen Star (Zhen Star, a constellation), the people in the established city mostly like to litigate and have many cattle and horses. When the moon leaves Jiao Star (Jiao Star, a constellation), the people in the established city are all oppressed by women. Even if there is wealth, it will be burned by fire. When the moon leaves Kang Star (Kang Star, a constellation), the established city has much wealth, many people, and is greedy, cruel, flattering, and treacherous. When the moon leaves Di Star (Di Star, a constellation), the established city has much majesty and power.'

其中人民。善能祭祀。其後為兵之所殘滅。月離房星。所立城邑。其中人民仁孝貞和。恭敬父兄。誦習經典。勤能祭祀。

月離心星。所立城邑。豐饒財寶。所有人民。勤習經術。豪強熾盛。月離尾星。所立城邑。多饒財寶。及以美味。其中人民。性多暴惡。其後為土之所傷害。月離箕星。所立城邑。多有財寶。其中人民。貪慾愚癡。月離斗星。所立城邑。多饒財寶。五穀豐熟。其中人民。勤于習誦。唯好鬥諍。月離女星。所立城邑。多饒財寶。無有粟麥。其中人民。少有疾病。善能和順。月離虛星。所立城邑。其中人民。隨順婦人。多有衣服。嚴身瓔珞。男女寡慾。月離危星。所立城邑。其中人民。意多諂曲。貪慾無厭。其後為水之所㵱流。月離室星。所立城邑。其中人民。皆悉安樂。性多姤嫉。好卑賤業。月離壁星。所立城邑。其中人民。漸漸增益。多饒財谷。好於佈施。月離奎星。所立城邑。其中人民。豐饒牛馬。財寶無量。月離婁星。所立城邑。其中人民。安樂無疾。男女端正。月離胃星。所立城邑。其中人民。臭惡不凈。多喜諍訟。受諸苦惱。大婆羅門。今我所說置立城邑盡依星圖善惡。必應宜觀察而習學之。大婆羅門。月離於星。置立城邑。如上所說。

吾今更宣月在諸宿天雨之想。夏月在

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本其中居住的人民，善於祭祀。後來被戰火摧殘滅絕。月亮接近房星（Fang Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，那裡的人民仁慈孝順，忠貞和睦，恭敬父兄，誦讀學習經典，勤奮祭祀。月亮接近心星（Xin Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，富饒財寶。那裡的人民，勤奮學習經書學術，豪強勢力興盛。月亮接近尾星（Wei Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，多有財寶以及美味食物。那裡的人民，性情大多暴躁兇惡。後來會被土地所傷害。月亮接近箕星（Ji Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，多有財寶。那裡的人民，貪婪愚癡。月亮接近斗星（Dou Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，多有財寶，五穀豐收。那裡的人民，勤奮學習誦讀，只是喜歡爭鬥。月亮接近女星（Nü Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，多有財寶，沒有粟米和小麥。那裡的人民，很少有疾病，善於和睦相處。月亮接近虛星（Xu Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，那裡的人民，順從婦女，多有衣服，華麗的裝飾品。男女慾望很少。月亮接近危星（Wei Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，那裡的人民，心思大多諂媚奸詐，貪婪慾望沒有止境。後來會被水所淹沒。月亮接近室星（Shi Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，那裡的人民，都安樂，性情大多嫉妒，喜歡卑賤的行業。月亮接近壁星（Bi Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，那裡的人民，漸漸增多，多有財物糧食，喜歡佈施。月亮接近奎星（Kui Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，那裡的人民，有很多牛馬，財寶無數。月亮接近婁星（Lou Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，那裡的人民，安樂沒有疾病，男女容貌端正。月亮接近胃星（Wei Xing，星宿名）時，所建立的城邑，那裡的人民，身體臭穢不乾淨，喜歡爭吵訴訟，遭受各種苦惱。大婆羅門（Da Poluomen，指婆羅門種姓中地位尊貴者），現在我所說的建立城邑，完全依據星象的吉兇，必定應驗，應該觀察學習。大婆羅門，月亮接近星宿，建立城邑，就像上面所說的。我現在再說月亮在各個星宿時，關於下雨的預兆。夏季月亮在...

【English Translation】 English version Among them, the people were good at offering sacrifices. Later, they were destroyed by war. When the moon is near Fang Xing (Fang Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established there have people who are kind, filial, loyal, and harmonious, respectful to their fathers and elder brothers, reciting and studying scriptures, and diligent in offering sacrifices. When the moon is near Xin Xing (Xin Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established are rich in wealth and treasures. The people there diligently study scriptures and academics, and powerful forces flourish. When the moon is near Wei Xing (Wei Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established have abundant wealth, treasures, and delicious food. The people there are mostly violent and wicked in nature. Later, they will be harmed by the earth. When the moon is near Ji Xing (Ji Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established have abundant wealth and treasures. The people there are greedy and foolish. When the moon is near Dou Xing (Dou Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established have abundant wealth, and the five grains are abundant. The people there are diligent in studying and reciting, but they only like to fight. When the moon is near Nü Xing (Nü Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established have abundant wealth, but there is no millet or wheat. The people there have few diseases and are good at living in harmony. When the moon is near Xu Xing (Xu Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established have people who follow women, have many clothes, and have gorgeous ornaments. Men and women have few desires. When the moon is near Wei Xing (Wei Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established have people who are mostly flattering and deceitful in their minds, and their greed and desires are endless. Later, they will be flooded by water. When the moon is near Shi Xing (Shi Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established have people who are all peaceful and happy, mostly jealous in nature, and like humble occupations. When the moon is near Bi Xing (Bi Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established have people who gradually increase in number, have abundant wealth and grain, and like to give alms. When the moon is near Kui Xing (Kui Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established have people who have many cattle and horses, and countless treasures. When the moon is near Lou Xing (Lou Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established have people who are peaceful, happy, and free from disease, and the men and women have upright appearances. When the moon is near Wei Xing (Wei Xing, name of a constellation), the cities established have people who are smelly, dirty, and unclean, like to quarrel and litigate, and suffer all kinds of distress. Great Brahmin (Da Poluomen, refers to a person of high status in the Brahmin caste), now the establishment of cities that I have spoken of is entirely based on the good and bad omens of the stars, and it will surely be fulfilled, and should be observed and learned. Great Brahmin, the moon is near the constellations, and the establishment of cities is as described above. I will now speak further about the omens of rain when the moon is in the various constellations. In summer, the moon is in...

昴。若有天雨。必多周遍。地上水深。二尺八寸。多即陰雨。十日乃止。夏月在女。及在室星。若有雨者。秋必多澤。火勢猛盛。夏月在畢。若有天雨。二尺一寸。宜種下田。賊盜並起。唯有二疾。患眼與腹。秋獲果實。夏月在觜。若天有雨。二尺八寸。秋水勢盛。無有攻伐。行路清凈。皆無所畏。人民安樂。夏月在參。天雨八寸。宜種下田。所有財物。當密藏隱。其年饒賊。應嚴兵仗。及有三疾。身熱上氣。咽喉疼痛。幼者多死。夏月在井。天雨四尺。于其年中。雲雨極多。雨十四日。中間不息。兵刀連起。殺害滋多。夏月在鬼。若天有雨。一尺五寸。宜種下田。雨澤以時。秋稼成熟。貴賤交諍。禽獸暴亂。及有三疾。一瘡二癰。三者患疥。夏月在柳。上天降雨。二尺一寸。宜種下田。惡風猛盛。鄰國諍訟。諸稼成熟。夏月在七星。注雨九寸。秋多苗實。胎者傷夭。死亡者眾。夏月在張。若天降雨。二尺七寸。其年秋實。為他所食。人民多疾。胎者安全。夏月在翼。有雨善惡。如在張說。夏月在軫。若天有雨。九尺二寸。其年諸稼為禽鳥所害。雨澤鮮少。秋不成實。夏月在角。若天有雨。二尺三寸。夏雨鮮少。秋則滋多。兵少止息。人民安樂。夏月在亢。若天有雨。二尺一寸。盜賊並起。高卑無異。夏月在氐。有雨

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：昴宿（Mǎo，星宿名）。如果天降雨，必定普遍而廣，地上積水深達二尺八寸。多雨則預示陰雨連綿，將持續十日才會停止。夏季月亮位於女宿（Nǚ，星宿名）和室宿（Shì，星宿名）時，如果下雨，秋季必定多雨水。火勢猛烈旺盛。夏季月亮位於畢宿（Bì，星宿名）時，如果天降雨，積水二尺一寸，適宜種植水田。盜賊會一起出現，只有兩種疾病，眼疾和腹疾。秋季果實豐收。夏季月亮位於觜宿（Zī，星宿名）時，如果天降雨，積水二尺八寸，秋季水勢旺盛，沒有戰爭，道路清凈，人們都沒有什麼畏懼，人民安樂。夏季月亮位於參宿（Shēn，星宿名）時，天降雨八寸，適宜種植水田，所有財物，應當秘密收藏隱藏。那一年盜賊猖獗，應該嚴加戒備，並且有三種疾病，身熱上氣，咽喉疼痛，幼年的人多會死亡。夏季月亮位於井宿（Jǐng，星宿名）時，天降雨四尺，在那一年中，陰雨極多，下雨十四日，中間不會停止。戰爭連綿不斷，殺害的事情增多。夏季月亮位於鬼宿（Guǐ，星宿名）時，如果天降雨，積水一尺五寸，適宜種植水田，雨水及時，秋季莊稼成熟，富貴和貧賤的人互相爭鬥，禽獸發生暴亂，並且有三種疾病，一是瘡，二是癰，三是患疥瘡。夏季月亮位於柳宿（Liǔ，星宿名）時，上天降雨，積水二尺一寸，適宜種植水田，狂風猛烈，鄰國之間發生爭訟，各種莊稼成熟。夏季月亮位於七星宿（Qī Xīng，星宿名）時，降雨九寸，秋季多苗和果實，孕婦容易受傷或夭折，死亡的人很多。夏季月亮位於張宿（Zhāng，星宿名）時，如果天降雨，積水二尺七寸，那一年秋季的果實，會被他人所食。人民多疾病，孕婦安全。夏季月亮位於翼宿（Yì，星宿名）時，有雨的好壞，如同在張宿時所說。夏季月亮位於軫宿（Zhěn，星宿名）時，如果天降雨，積水九尺二寸，那一年各種莊稼會被鳥類所害，雨水很少，秋季不能成熟。夏季月亮位於角宿（Jiǎo，星宿名）時，如果天降雨，積水二尺三寸，夏季雨水很少，秋季則會增多，戰爭會減少停止，人民安樂。夏季月亮位於亢宿（Kàng，星宿名）時，如果天降雨，積水二尺一寸，盜賊一起出現，無論地位高低都一樣。夏季月亮位於氐宿（Dī，星宿名）時，有雨

【English Translation】 English version: Mǎo (昴, name of a constellation). If there is rain, it will surely be widespread, and the water on the ground will be two feet eight inches deep. Much rain indicates continuous overcast and rainy weather, which will last for ten days before stopping. In the summer months when the moon is in Nǚ (女, name of a constellation) and Shì (室, name of a constellation), if it rains, autumn will surely have abundant rainfall. The fire element will be strong and vigorous. In the summer months when the moon is in Bì (畢, name of a constellation), if it rains, the water will be two feet one inch deep, suitable for planting paddy fields. Thieves will arise together, and there will be only two diseases, eye ailments and abdominal ailments. The autumn harvest will be fruitful. In the summer months when the moon is in Zī (觜, name of a constellation), if it rains, the water will be two feet eight inches deep, the autumn water will be strong, there will be no wars, the roads will be clear, people will have nothing to fear, and the people will be at peace. In the summer months when the moon is in Shēn (參, name of a constellation), it will rain eight inches, suitable for planting paddy fields, and all possessions should be secretly stored and hidden. That year thieves will be rampant, and there should be strict precautions, and there will be three diseases, fever and shortness of breath, sore throat, and many young people will die. In the summer months when the moon is in Jǐng (井, name of a constellation), it will rain four feet, and in that year, there will be extremely heavy rain, raining for fourteen days without stopping in between. Wars will continue, and killings will increase. In the summer months when the moon is in Guǐ (鬼, name of a constellation), if it rains, the water will be one foot five inches deep, suitable for planting paddy fields, the rain will be timely, the autumn crops will ripen, the rich and the poor will fight each other, birds and beasts will riot, and there will be three diseases, one is sores, the second is carbuncles, and the third is scabies. In the summer months when the moon is in Liǔ (柳, name of a constellation), the heavens will rain, the water will be two feet one inch deep, suitable for planting paddy fields, strong winds will be fierce, neighboring countries will quarrel, and various crops will ripen. In the summer months when the moon is in Qī Xīng (七星, name of a constellation), it will rain nine inches, autumn will have many seedlings and fruits, pregnant women will be easily injured or die young, and many people will die. In the summer months when the moon is in Zhāng (張, name of a constellation), if it rains, the water will be two feet seven inches deep, and the autumn fruits of that year will be eaten by others. People will have many diseases, and pregnant women will be safe. In the summer months when the moon is in Yì (翼, name of a constellation), the goodness or badness of the rain is as described when the moon is in Zhāng. In the summer months when the moon is in Zhěn (軫, name of a constellation), if it rains, the water will be nine feet two inches deep, and the various crops of that year will be harmed by birds, there will be little rain, and the autumn will not be fruitful. In the summer months when the moon is in Jiǎo (角, name of a constellation), if it rains, the water will be two feet three inches deep, there will be little rain in summer, but it will increase in autumn, wars will decrease and stop, and the people will be at peace. In the summer months when the moon is in Kàng (亢, name of a constellation), if it rains, the water will be two feet one inch deep, thieves will arise together, regardless of status. In the summer months when the moon is in Dī (氐, name of a constellation), there will be rain

四尺。高下皆成。兵火俱盛。禽獸殞傷。夏月在房。有雨二尺。秋苗成熟。人民相禍。仁義都棄。夏月在心。若天降雨。一尺六寸。其年多疾。不宜騎乘象馬之人。及與刀兵。夏月在尾。天若有雨。一尺八寸。秋禾成熟。四方賊暴。有三疾起。一者患眼。二者患癰。三者患脅。花果繁茂。兵戈不興。夏月在箕。有雨二尺。前旱后澇。秋則成熟。有二種疾。患腹與目。夏月在鬥。有雨七尺。宜種高田。水極暴盛。其年藥谷。悉皆成熟。有三疾起。如在鬼說。夏月在女。有雨三尺。水雨不時。秋水盛長依水居者。皆多死亡。刀兵流行。夏月在虛。上天降雨。一尺七寸。宜種下田。有癰疾生。刀兵亂起。夏月在危。有雨五寸。宜種下田。秋則成熟。內外兵亂。在城邑者。攜將妻子。逃走他方。夏月在室。有雨三尺。初旱后澇。花果凋落。秋食不登。盜賊暴起。橫病流行。婦人多死。夏月在壁。若天有雨。四尺五寸。水雨流溢。墻壁崩倒。有四種疾。患下目痛。咳嗽身熱。幼死者眾。宜種高田。花果敷茂。夏月在奎。若天有雨。三尺二寸。宜種下田。秋稼成熟。兵戈不起。夏月在婁。若天有雨。一尺二寸。宜種下田。兵盜並起。夏月在胃。有雨四尺。宜種高田。其年荒儉。刀兵必起。父違子逆。兄弟相害。如此皆名雨相善惡。

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：四尺（約1.3米）。無論高處還是低處都形成水澇。戰火和災禍都很嚴重。鳥獸受傷死亡。如果夏季雨水在房宿（二十八宿之一），降雨二尺（約0.67米）。秋季莊稼成熟。人民互相殘害。仁義道德都被拋棄。如果夏季雨水在心宿（二十八宿之一），就像天降大雨一樣。降雨一尺六寸（約0.53米）。那一年很多人得病。不適合騎乘大象和馬的人，以及與刀兵有關的人。如果夏季雨水在尾宿（二十八宿之一），天如果下雨，降雨一尺八寸（約0.6米）。秋季莊稼成熟。四處都有盜賊作亂。會發生三種疾病。第一種是眼病。第二種是癰瘡。第三種是脅痛。花果繁茂。戰爭不會發生。如果夏季雨水在箕宿（二十八宿之一），降雨二尺（約0.67米）。先旱后澇。秋季莊稼成熟。會有兩種疾病。患腹部疾病和眼病。如果夏季雨水在斗宿（二十八宿之一），降雨七尺（約2.33米）。適合種植高地作物。洪水非常猛烈。那一年藥材和穀物，全部都成熟。會發生三種疾病。就像在鬼宿（二十八宿之一）說的那樣。如果夏季雨水在女宿（二十八宿之一），降雨三尺（約1米）。雨水不合時宜。秋季洪水猛漲，居住在水邊的人，大多死亡。刀兵戰亂流行。如果夏季雨水在虛宿（二十八宿之一），上天降雨，降雨一尺七寸（約0.57米）。適合種植低地作物。會發生癰瘡疾病。刀兵戰亂興起。如果夏季雨水在危宿（二十八宿之一），降雨五寸（約0.17米）。適合種植低地作物。秋季莊稼成熟。內外都有戰亂。居住在城裡的人，帶著妻子兒女，逃到其他地方。如果夏季雨水在室宿（二十八宿之一），降雨三尺（約1米）。先旱后澇。花果凋落。秋季糧食歉收。盜賊暴亂興起。橫禍疾病流行。婦女大多死亡。如果夏季雨水在壁宿（二十八宿之一），如果天下雨，降雨四尺五寸（約1.5米）。洪水氾濫。墻壁倒塌。會有四種疾病。患下眼疼痛。咳嗽身體發熱。幼年夭折的人很多。適合種植高地作物。花果繁茂。如果夏季雨水在奎宿（二十八宿之一），如果天下雨，降雨三尺二寸（約1.07米）。適合種植低地作物。秋季莊稼成熟。戰爭不會發生。如果夏季雨水在婁宿（二十八宿之一），如果天下雨，降雨一尺二寸（約0.4米）。適合種植低地作物。戰爭和盜賊一起發生。如果夏季雨水在胃宿（二十八宿之一），降雨四尺（約1.3米）。適合種植高地作物。那一年會發生饑荒。刀兵戰亂必定發生。父親違背兒子，兒子違背父親。兄弟互相殘害。這些都叫做雨水占卜的吉兇。

【English Translation】 English version: Four chi (approximately 1.3 meters). Flooding occurs both in high and low areas. Warfare and disasters are severe. Birds and beasts are injured and die. If the summer rain is in Fang (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), the rainfall is two chi (approximately 0.67 meters). Autumn crops ripen. People harm each other. Benevolence and righteousness are abandoned. If the summer rain is in Xin (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), it is like a heavy rain from the sky. The rainfall is one chi and six cun (approximately 0.53 meters). Many people will get sick that year. It is not suitable for those who ride elephants and horses, and those involved with weapons. If the summer rain is in Wei (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), if it rains, the rainfall is one chi and eight cun (approximately 0.6 meters). Autumn crops ripen. Thieves are rampant everywhere. Three kinds of diseases will occur. The first is eye disease. The second is carbuncles. The third is hypochondriac pain. Flowers and fruits are abundant. War will not occur. If the summer rain is in Ji (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), the rainfall is two chi (approximately 0.67 meters). First drought, then flood. Autumn crops ripen. There will be two kinds of diseases. Suffering from abdominal diseases and eye diseases. If the summer rain is in Dou (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), the rainfall is seven chi (approximately 2.33 meters). It is suitable for planting highland crops. The flood is very fierce. That year, medicinal materials and grains will all ripen. Three kinds of diseases will occur. As said in Gui (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions). If the summer rain is in Nü (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), the rainfall is three chi (approximately 1 meter). The rain is untimely. Autumn floods rise sharply, and most people living by the water die. Warfare and chaos are prevalent. If the summer rain is in Xu (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), the heavens send rain, the rainfall is one chi and seven cun (approximately 0.57 meters). It is suitable for planting lowland crops. Carbuncle diseases will occur. Warfare and chaos will arise. If the summer rain is in Wei (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), the rainfall is five cun (approximately 0.17 meters). It is suitable for planting lowland crops. Autumn crops ripen. There is internal and external warfare. People living in the city, taking their wives and children, flee to other places. If the summer rain is in Shi (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), the rainfall is three chi (approximately 1 meter). First drought, then flood. Flowers and fruits wither. Autumn harvest is poor. Thieves and riots arise. Unexpected diseases are prevalent. Most women die. If the summer rain is in Bi (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), if it rains, the rainfall is four chi and five cun (approximately 1.5 meters). Floods overflow. Walls collapse. There will be four kinds of diseases. Suffering from lower eye pain. Coughing and fever. Many young children die. It is suitable for planting highland crops. Flowers and fruits are abundant. If the summer rain is in Kui (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), if it rains, the rainfall is three chi and two cun (approximately 1.07 meters). It is suitable for planting lowland crops. Autumn crops ripen. War will not occur. If the summer rain is in Lou (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), if it rains, the rainfall is one chi and two cun (approximately 0.4 meters). It is suitable for planting lowland crops. War and thieves occur together. If the summer rain is in Wei (one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions), the rainfall is four chi (approximately 1.3 meters). It is suitable for planting highland crops. There will be famine that year. Warfare will definitely occur. Father disobeys son, and son disobeys father. Brothers harm each other. These are all called good and bad omens of rain divination.

時帝勝伽。語蓮花實言。大婆羅門。今我更說日月薄蝕吉兇之相。汝今應當善諦著心。月在昴宿。若有蝕者。中國多災。禍難必起。月在畢宿。而有蝕者。普遭患難。災亂頻興。若在觜蝕。大臣誅戮。乃至參井。亦復如是。若在柳宿。依山住者。皆當災患。及與龍蛇。無不殘滅。月在七宿。若有蝕者。種甘蔗人。當被毀害。在張蝕者。怨賊降伏。在翼而蝕。近陂澤者。亦悉衰落。若軫蝕者。守護城邑。及防衛者。皆悉亡壞。在角蝕者。飛鳥毀滅。在亢蝕者。畜妻男子。亦當惱害。在氐而蝕。近水住者。皆有災難。月在房蝕。商估之人。及以御者。一切皆當無利益事。在心蝕者。如在嘴說。在尾蝕者。行人多死。在箕蝕者。乘騎象馬。若斯之人。亦當墜落。在斗蝕者。亦復如是。牛星蝕者。出家之人。及南方者。禍患滋多。在女蝕者。怨賊消滅。牧馬之人。皆當殘毀。在虛蝕者。北方之人。並悉破壞。在危蝕者。敢能咒術祠祀之人。皆當傷害。在室蝕者。為香瓔人。亦皆毀壞。在壁而蝕。知樂者衰。若在奎蝕。諸乘船者。亦不利益。在婁而蝕。市馬者死。在胃而蝕。田夫亡壞。此則名為薄蝕之相。如其體性。我已分別。◎

◎帝勝伽言。仁者當聽。我今復說月在眾星所應為事。月在昴宿。應為祭祀。受于

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：

當時，帝勝伽（Tishengjia，人名）對蓮花實（Lianhuashi，人名）說道：『大婆羅門，現在我再來說說日月薄蝕的吉兇之相。你現在應當好好地用心聽著。月亮在昴宿（Mao Su，星宿名）時，如果發生薄蝕，中國（Zhongguo，古代指中原地區）多有災難，禍患必定發生。月亮在畢宿（Bi Su，星宿名）時，如果發生薄蝕，普遍遭受患難，災亂頻繁發生。如果在觜宿（Zi Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，大臣會被誅殺，乃至參宿（Shen Su，星宿名）和井宿（Jing Su，星宿名），也是這樣。如果在柳宿（Liu Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，居住在山附近的人，都會有災患，以及龍和蛇，沒有不被殘害消滅的。月亮在七宿（Qi Su，星宿名）時，如果發生薄蝕，種植甘蔗的人，會被毀壞傷害。在張宿（Zhang Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，怨賊會被降伏。在翼宿（Yi Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，靠近水邊沼澤的人，也都會衰敗沒落。如果軫宿（Zhen Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，守護城邑以及防衛的人，都會滅亡毀壞。在角宿（Jiao Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，飛鳥會毀滅。在亢宿（Kang Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，家畜、妻子和男子，也會有惱害。在氐宿（Di Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，靠近水邊居住的人，都會有災難。月亮在房宿（Fang Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，商人和駕車的人，一切都會沒有利益的事情。在心宿（Xin Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，就像在觜宿時說的那樣。在尾宿（Wei Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，行人多會死亡。在箕宿（Ji Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，乘坐騎象馬的人，這些人也會墜落。在斗宿（Dou Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，也是這樣。在牛宿（Niu Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，出家的人以及南方的人，禍患會更多。在女宿（Nv Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，怨賊會消滅，牧馬的人，都會被殘害毀壞。在虛宿（Xu Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，北方的人，都會被破壞。在危宿（Wei Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，敢於使用咒術祭祀的人，都會被傷害。在室宿（Shi Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，製作香和瓔珞的人，也都會被毀壞。在壁宿（Bi Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，懂得音樂的人會衰敗。如果在奎宿（Kui Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，乘坐船的人，也不會有利益。在婁宿（Lou Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，買賣馬的人會死亡。在胃宿（Wei Su，星宿名）發生薄蝕，農夫會滅亡毀壞。這些就叫做薄蝕的相狀。至於它們的體性和性質，我已經分別說明了。』帝勝伽說：『仁者應當聽著，我現在再說月亮在各個星宿時應該做的事情。月亮在昴宿時，應該進行祭祀，接受… 』

【English Translation】 English version:

At that time, Tishengjia (name of a person) said to Lianhuashi (name of a person): 'Great Brahmin, now I will further speak about the auspicious and inauspicious signs of solar and lunar eclipses. You should now listen carefully and attentively. If there is an eclipse when the moon is in the Pleiades (Mao Su, constellation name), China (Zhongguo, ancient term for the Central Plains) will have many disasters, and calamities will surely arise. If there is an eclipse when the moon is in Hyades (Bi Su, constellation name), everyone will suffer hardships, and chaos will frequently occur. If an eclipse occurs in Orion's head (Zi Su, constellation name), high ministers will be executed, and the same will happen in Gemini (Shen Su, constellation name) and Cancer (Jing Su, constellation name). If an eclipse occurs in Hydra (Liu Su, constellation name), those who live near mountains will all suffer calamities, and dragons and snakes will all be destroyed. If there is an eclipse when the moon is in the Hydra's body (Qi Su, constellation name), sugarcane planters will be harmed. If an eclipse occurs in Hydra's tail (Zhang Su, constellation name), rebellious thieves will be subdued. If an eclipse occurs in Crater (Yi Su, constellation name), those near ponds and marshes will also decline. If an eclipse occurs in Corvus (Zhen Su, constellation name), those guarding cities and defending them will all perish. If an eclipse occurs in Virgo (Jiao Su, constellation name), flying birds will be destroyed. If an eclipse occurs in Boötes (Kang Su, constellation name), livestock, wives, and men will also suffer harm. If an eclipse occurs in Libra (Di Su, constellation name), those who live near water will all have disasters. If there is an eclipse when the moon is in Scorpio (Fang Su, constellation name), merchants and drivers will all have unprofitable affairs. If an eclipse occurs in Antares (Xin Su, constellation name), it is as said in Orion's head. If an eclipse occurs in Sagittarius (Wei Su, constellation name), many travelers will die. If an eclipse occurs in Sagittarius' tail (Ji Su, constellation name), those riding elephants and horses will also fall. If an eclipse occurs in Capricorn (Dou Su, constellation name), it is also the same. If an eclipse occurs in Aquarius (Niu Su, constellation name), renunciates and those in the south will have more calamities. If an eclipse occurs in Aquarius' body (Nv Su, constellation name), rebellious thieves will be eliminated, and horse herders will all be harmed and destroyed. If an eclipse occurs in Aquarius' head (Xu Su, constellation name), the people of the north will all be destroyed. If an eclipse occurs in Pegasus (Wei Su, constellation name), those who dare to perform incantations and sacrifices will all be harmed. If an eclipse occurs in Pegasus' body (Shi Su, constellation name), those who make incense and garlands will also be destroyed. If an eclipse occurs in Andromeda (Bi Su, constellation name), those who know music will decline. If an eclipse occurs in Pisces (Kui Su, constellation name), those who travel by boat will also not benefit. If an eclipse occurs in Aries (Lou Su, constellation name), those who trade horses will die. If an eclipse occurs in Aries' head (Wei Su, constellation name), farmers will perish. These are called the signs of eclipses. As for their nature and characteristics, I have already explained them separately.' Tishengjia said: 'Benevolent one, you should listen. Now I will further speak about the things that should be done when the moon is in various constellations. When the moon is in the Pleiades, one should perform sacrifices, receive...'

爵位。葺蓋屋宅。買眾雜畜。調習牛馬。作金石器。造為溫室。宜殖彤花。建立墻壁。遷居洗浴。著新凈衣。不宜織總。諍訟系閉。應修道路。宜為金銀銅鐵之器。其日若雨。必不周遍。是日生者。性多躁急。武技長壽。勤于祭祀。月在畢日。宜應耕墾。婚姻蓋宅。出財調獸。裁衣等事。不宜責斂鬥戰造酒。其日雨吉。生者慈悲。多欲貪味。豐有財物。壽命延長。月在嘴日。宜為市會。遣使涂舍。植樹造蓋。建殿治路。著弊故衣。瑩飾瓔珞。宜祭神祇。其日有雨。普皆周遍。生者怯弱。好眠多欲。聰慧有智。月在參日。宜應責斂。治井河渠。買于牸牛。壓脂造酒。及笮甘蔗。甚忌兇事。其日雨者。水必流溢。生者好田。性甘肉味。月在井日。宜造瓶器。剃髮受戒。移處異居。不應進藥。其日雨吉。若有生者。多欲少食。好為眾事。月在鬼日。宜服妙藥。著新凈衣。洗浴祭祀。置立臣位。貫身瓔珞。剃髮造蓋。此日生者。為人賢善。壽命延長。月在柳宿。宜建兇事。造墻市肆。堰水立橋。其日若雨。多有蚊虻。后雨減少。此日生者。性多弊惡。好睡短壽。月在七星。宜植雜谷。立倉和怨。種蕓造犁。祭祀尊靈。其日有雨。秋必成實。若有生者。愛親好欲。長命多食。鬥戰必勝。不宜兇事。月在張宿。宜造瓔珞。著新凈衣

【現代漢語翻譯】爵位（授予官職）。葺蓋屋宅（修理或建造房屋）。買眾雜畜（購買各種牲畜）。調習牛馬（訓練牛馬）。作金石器（製作金石器物）。造為溫室（建造溫室）。宜殖彤花（適合種植紅色花卉）。建立墻壁（建造墻墻）。遷居洗浴（搬家沐浴）。著新凈衣（穿新干凈的衣服）。不宜織總（不適合紡織）。諍訟系閉（爭訟被囚禁）。應修道路（應該修理道路）。宜為金銀銅鐵之器（適合製作金銀銅鐵器物）。其日若雨（這天如果下雨）。必不周遍（一定不會普降）。是日生者（這天出生的人）。性多躁急（性格大多急躁）。武技長壽（擅長武藝且長壽）。勤于祭祀（勤于祭祀）。月在畢日（月亮位於畢宿）。宜應耕墾（適合耕種）。婚姻蓋宅（婚嫁蓋房）。出財調獸（拿出錢財馴養動物）。裁衣等事（裁剪衣服等事）。不宜責斂鬥戰造酒（不適合徵收賦稅、爭鬥打仗、釀酒）。其日雨吉（這天下雨吉利）。生者慈悲（這天出生的人慈悲）。多欲貪味（慾望多，貪圖美味）。豐有財物（擁有豐厚的財物）。壽命延長（壽命長）。月在嘴日（月亮位於觜宿）。宜為市會（適合集市交易）。遣使涂舍（派遣使者粉刷房屋）。植樹造蓋（植樹造屋）。建殿治路（建造宮殿，修整道路）。著弊故衣（穿破舊的衣服）。瑩飾瓔珞（打磨裝飾瓔珞）。宜祭神祇（適合祭祀神靈）。其日有雨（這天下雨）。普皆周遍（普遍降雨）。生者怯弱（這天出生的人膽怯）。好眠多欲（喜歡睡覺，慾望多）。聰慧有智（聰明有智慧）。月在參日（月亮位於參宿）。宜應責斂（適合徵收賦稅）。治井河渠（治理水井河渠）。買于牸牛（購買母牛）。壓脂造酒（榨油釀酒）。及笮甘蔗（以及榨甘蔗）。甚忌兇事（非常忌諱兇事）。其日雨者（這天下雨）。水必流溢（水一定會氾濫）。生者好田（這天出生的人喜歡田地）。性甘肉味（喜歡甘甜的肉味）。月在井日（月亮位於井宿）。宜造瓶器（適合製造瓶罐器皿）。剃髮受戒（剃髮受戒）。移處異居（搬到別處居住）。不應進藥（不應該服藥）。其日雨吉（這天下雨吉利）。若有生者（如果這天出生的人）。多欲少食（慾望多，吃得少）。好為眾事（喜歡為大家做事）。月在鬼日（月亮位於鬼宿）。宜服妙藥（適合服用靈藥）。著新凈衣（穿新干凈的衣服）。洗浴祭祀（洗澡祭祀）。置立臣位（設定官位）。貫身瓔珞（佩戴瓔珞）。剃髮造蓋（剃髮蓋房）。此日生者（這天出生的人）。為人賢善（為人賢良善良）。壽命延長（壽命長）。月在柳宿（月亮位於柳宿）。宜建兇事（適合舉辦兇事）。造墻市肆（建造圍墻，開設店舖）。堰水立橋（筑壩蓄水，建造橋樑）。其日若雨（這天如果下雨）。多有蚊虻（蚊子很多）。后雨減少（後來的雨會減少）。此日生者（這天出生的人）。性多弊惡（性格多有缺點）。好睡短壽（喜歡睡覺，壽命短）。月在七星（月亮位於七星宿）。宜植雜谷（適合種植各種穀物）。立倉和怨（建立糧倉，化解怨恨）。種蕓造犁（種植蕓香，製造犁）。祭祀尊靈（祭祀神靈）。其日有雨（這天下雨）。秋必成實（秋天一定豐收）。若有生者（如果這天出生的人）。愛親好欲（愛親人，慾望多）。長命多食（長壽，吃得多）。鬥戰必勝（爭鬥必勝）。不宜兇事（不適合舉辦兇事）。月在張宿（月亮位於張宿）。宜造瓔珞（適合製作瓔珞）。著新凈衣（穿新干凈的衣服）

【English Translation】 Auspicious for bestowing titles (bestowing official positions). Repairing or building houses (repairing or constructing houses). Buying various livestock (purchasing various kinds of livestock). Training cattle and horses (training cattle and horses). Making metal and stone implements (crafting metal and stone tools). Constructing greenhouses (building greenhouses). Suitable for planting red flowers (suitable for planting red flowers). Building walls (constructing walls). Moving and bathing (moving to a new residence and taking a bath). Wearing new and clean clothes (wearing new and clean clothes). Not suitable for weaving (not suitable for weaving). Disputes and imprisonment (disputes leading to imprisonment). Should repair roads (should repair roads). Suitable for making gold, silver, copper, and iron implements (suitable for crafting gold, silver, copper, and iron tools). If it rains on this day (if it rains on this day). It will certainly not be widespread (it will certainly not be widespread). Those born on this day (those born on this day). Are mostly impatient (are mostly impatient). Skilled in martial arts and long-lived (skilled in martial arts and long-lived). Diligent in sacrifices (diligent in sacrifices). When the moon is in the Pleiades (when the moon is in the Pleiades constellation). Suitable for plowing and cultivating (suitable for plowing and cultivating). Marriage and building houses (marriage and building houses). Spending money to train animals (spending money to train animals). Tailoring clothes and such (tailoring clothes and such). Not suitable for demanding taxes, fighting battles, or making wine (not suitable for demanding taxes, fighting battles, or making wine). Rain on this day is auspicious (rain on this day is auspicious). Those born are compassionate (those born are compassionate). Greedy for desires and flavors (greedy for desires and flavors). Abundant in wealth (abundant in wealth). Long life (long life). When the moon is in Orion's Head (when the moon is in the Orion's Head constellation). Suitable for market gatherings (suitable for market gatherings). Sending messengers to paint houses (sending messengers to paint houses). Planting trees and building structures (planting trees and building structures). Building palaces and repairing roads (building palaces and repairing roads). Wearing worn-out clothes (wearing worn-out clothes). Polishing and decorating necklaces (polishing and decorating necklaces). Suitable for worshiping deities (suitable for worshiping deities). If it rains on this day (if it rains on this day). It will be widespread (it will be widespread). Those born are timid (those born are timid). Fond of sleeping and having many desires (fond of sleeping and having many desires). Intelligent and wise (intelligent and wise). When the moon is in Orion's Belt (when the moon is in the Orion's Belt constellation). Suitable for demanding taxes (suitable for demanding taxes). Managing wells, rivers, and canals (managing wells, rivers, and canals). Buying female cattle (buying female cattle). Pressing oil and making wine (pressing oil and making wine). And squeezing sugarcane (and squeezing sugarcane). Very忌諱inauspicious events (very忌諱inauspicious events). If it rains on this day (if it rains on this day). The water will surely overflow (the water will surely overflow). Those born love fields (those born love fields). Fond of sweet meat flavors (fond of sweet meat flavors). When the moon is in the Gemini (when the moon is in the Gemini constellation). Suitable for making bottles and utensils (suitable for making bottles and utensils). Shaving hair and receiving precepts (shaving hair and receiving precepts). Moving to a different residence (moving to a different residence). Should not take medicine (should not take medicine). Rain on this day is auspicious (rain on this day is auspicious). If there are those born (if there are those born). Many desires and little food (many desires and little food). Fond of doing things for others (fond of doing things for others). When the moon is in Cancer (when the moon is in the Cancer constellation). Suitable for taking wonderful medicine (suitable for taking wonderful medicine). Wearing new and clean clothes (wearing new and clean clothes). Bathing and worshiping (bathing and worshiping). Establishing official positions (establishing official positions). Wearing necklaces (wearing necklaces). Shaving hair and building structures (shaving hair and building structures). Those born on this day (those born on this day). Are virtuous and kind (are virtuous and kind). Long life (long life). When the moon is in Hydra (when the moon is in the Hydra constellation). Suitable for holding inauspicious events (suitable for holding inauspicious events). Building walls and markets (building walls and markets). Damming water and building bridges (damming water and building bridges). If it rains on this day (if it rains on this day). There will be many mosquitoes (there will be many mosquitoes). Later rain will decrease (later rain will decrease). Those born on this day (those born on this day). Are mostly flawed and evil (are mostly flawed and evil). Fond of sleeping and short-lived (fond of sleeping and short-lived). When the moon is in the Pleiades (when the moon is in the Pleiades constellation). Suitable for planting various grains (suitable for planting various grains). Establishing granaries and resolving grievances (establishing granaries and resolving grievances). Planting rue and making plows (planting rue and making plows). Sacrificing to revered spirits (sacrificing to revered spirits). If it rains on this day (if it rains on this day). The autumn will surely be fruitful (the autumn will surely be fruitful). If there are those born (if there are those born). Love relatives and have many desires (love relatives and have many desires). Long-lived and eat a lot (long-lived and eat a lot). Victory in battles (victory in battles). Not suitable for inauspicious events (not suitable for inauspicious events). When the moon is in Leo (when the moon is in the Leo constellation). Suitable for making necklaces (suitable for making necklaces). Wearing new and clean clothes (wearing new and clean clothes).

。種植果木。造立市肆。宜為善事。葺宅僱人。此日生者。少發端正。其日有雨。秋多成實。月在翼日。一切事吉。是日生者。端嚴殊特。聰慧強識。亡失還得。其日有雨。秋稼成熟。月在軫宿。一切皆吉。宜調象馬。授官造池。不利竊盜。其日有雨。必當流溢。生者勇健。盜而多智。長壽少病。月在角宿。宜當裁衣造于瓔珞。閱軍佈陣。撿藏倉庫。服藥器。習船乘。作妓樂。營素畫。其日有雨。必不周遍。此日生者。聰明多智。善能瞻相。恒好田獵。性多輕躁。壽命長久。情好貪慾。月在亢宿。宜調象馬。造於樂器。婚娉嫁娶。不宜出外追逐怨惡。其日有雨後必多風。此日生者。聰明多疾。性剛武勇。

月在氐日。宜為種植果及稻麻。造舍洗浴。不宜植豆。其日若雨。於後少水。此日生者。端正多智。少於繼嗣。躁性貪味。喜樂善人。月在房宿日。宜出財物。亡者易獲。其日生者。多贍親戚。樂行福業。此日有雨。必當瀑漲。月在心宿。宜登天位。建立城邑。官事通易。亡者難獲。其日生者。必為長子。多智長壽。通達經論。調伏象馬。宜立宰守。被傷者死。不宜兇事。其日雨吉。月在尾宿。宜種果菜。責斂祭祀。療治眾病。身服瓔珞。餘者皆兇。宜造酒蘗。其日生者。多有繼嗣。豐財長壽。所失難得。其日

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：種植果樹和樹木，建造市場店舖，適宜做善事，修繕房屋僱傭工人。這天出生的人，年少時就容貌端正。這天如果下雨，秋季收成會很好。月亮在翼宿這天，一切事情都吉利。這天出生的人，容貌端莊特別，聰明有很強的記憶力，丟失的東西能夠找回。這天如果下雨，秋季莊稼會成熟。月亮在軫宿這天，一切都吉利，適宜調教象馬，授予官職，建造池塘，不利於盜竊。這天如果下雨，必定會氾濫。這天出生的人，勇敢強健，做盜賊也多有智慧，長壽少病。月亮在角宿這天，適宜裁剪衣服，製造瓔珞，檢閱軍隊佈置陣法，檢查收藏倉庫，服用藥物，練習船隻駕駛，製作音樂，經營繪畫。這天如果下雨，必定不會普遍。這天出生的人，聰明多智，善於觀察相貌，經常喜歡田獵，性格輕浮急躁，壽命長久，喜歡貪圖享樂。月亮在亢宿這天，適宜調教象馬，製造樂器，婚嫁，不適宜外出追逐仇人。這天如果下雨之後必定多風。這天出生的人，聰明但多疾病，性格剛強勇猛。月亮在氐宿這天，適宜種植水果和稻麻，建造房屋洗澡，不適宜種植豆類。這天如果下雨，之後會少水。這天出生的人，容貌端正多智慧，很少有後代，性格急躁貪圖美味，喜歡善良的人。月亮在房宿這天，適宜拿出財物，丟失的東西容易找回。這天出生的人，多賙濟親戚，喜歡做善事。這天如果下雨，必定會暴漲。月亮在心宿這天，適宜登上王位，建立城邑，官事順利。丟失的東西難以找回。這天出生的人，必定是長子，多智慧長壽，通達經論，調伏象馬，適宜設立宰守，受傷的人會死亡，不適宜兇事。這天下雨吉利。月亮在尾宿這天，適宜種植瓜果蔬菜，徵收賦稅祭祀，治療各種疾病，佩戴瓔珞，其餘的事情都兇險。適宜釀酒。這天出生的人，多有後代，財富豐厚長壽，丟失的東西難以得到。

【English Translation】 English version: Planting fruit trees and woods, building markets and shops, it is appropriate to do good deeds, repair houses and hire workers. Those born on this day will have a proper appearance when they are young. If it rains on this day, the autumn harvest will be very good. When the moon is in the Wing constellation, everything is auspicious. Those born on this day have a particularly dignified appearance, are intelligent and have a strong memory, and lost things can be recovered. If it rains on this day, the autumn crops will ripen. When the moon is in the Chariot constellation, everything is auspicious, suitable for training elephants and horses, granting official positions, building ponds, and not conducive to theft. If it rains on this day, it will definitely overflow. Those born on this day are brave and strong, and even if they are thieves, they are intelligent, long-lived and have few diseases. When the moon is in the Horn constellation, it is suitable to tailor clothes, make necklaces, review the army and deploy formations, inspect and store warehouses, take medicine, practice boat driving, make music, and engage in painting. If it rains on this day, it will definitely not be widespread. Those born on this day are intelligent and resourceful, good at observing appearances, often like hunting, have a frivolous and impetuous personality, have a long life, and like to be greedy for pleasure. When the moon is in the Neck constellation, it is suitable to train elephants and horses, make musical instruments, marry, and it is not suitable to go out to chase enemies. If it rains on this day, there will definitely be more wind afterwards. Those born on this day are intelligent but have many diseases, and have a strong and brave personality. When the moon is in the Root constellation, it is suitable to plant fruits, rice and hemp, build houses and take baths, and it is not suitable to plant beans. If it rains on this day, there will be less water afterwards. Those born on this day have a proper appearance and much wisdom, have few descendants, have an impetuous personality and are greedy for delicious food, and like kind people. When the moon is in the Room constellation, it is suitable to take out wealth, and lost things are easy to recover. Those born on this day often provide for relatives and like to do good deeds. If it rains on this day, it will definitely flood. When the moon is in the Heart constellation, it is suitable to ascend to the throne, establish cities, and official affairs will be smooth. Lost things are difficult to recover. Those born on this day will definitely be the eldest son, have much wisdom and longevity, be well-versed in scriptures, tame elephants and horses, be suitable to establish governors, and those who are injured will die, and it is not suitable for funerals. Rain on this day is auspicious. When the moon is in the Tail constellation, it is suitable to plant melons, fruits and vegetables, collect taxes and sacrifices, treat various diseases, wear necklaces, and other things are ominous. It is suitable to make wine. Those born on this day have many descendants, abundant wealth and longevity, and lost things are difficult to obtain.

雨善。月在箕宿。宜治河渠。種植花果。建立園圃。宜出家人。自余皆兇。所失難獲。在日生者。長壽端正。孝順慈仁。月在斗宿。不宜忿諍。不服新衣。收斂祭祀。其日生者。孝敬寡言。博練眾典。失者易得。其日雨善。月在牛宿。如斗星說。月在女宿。宜誦經籍。立臣祭祀。閱軍出師。是日生者。少疾多智。聰明孝順。其日雨吉。所失悉獲。月在虛宿。眾事皆善。此日生者。聰慧多識。饒財柔善。所失難得。其日有雨。於後少水。月在危宿。宜應進藥。祭祀神祇。出財市易宜種麻麥。不應遣使置位植藥。所失易得。其日生者。性多躁急。月在室宿。宜為兇事。傷失難得其日所生豪貴和睦。其性暴急。此日雨吉月在壁宿。不宜南行餘事不吉。其日生者。尊貴長壽。名稱高遠。此日有雨。所亡滋多月在奎宿。宜出金銀穀麥財物立倉造酒不宜營橋。造檗治路。和合香藥著新凈衣。其日生者。出家修福。憐愍眾生。拯救窮乏。和協親族其日宜雨所失還得宜造馬廄。月在婁宿。宜造溫室。置立馬廄。調伏車馬。出入財賄。宜植禾稼。當進妙藥療治眾病。其日生者聰明端正。終獲榮寵。少病剛武。其日宜雨。所失易得。月在胃宿。宜造兇事。班位僱人。不宜嫁娶。其日生者。強取財貨。多偽少實。無量雜惡。貪慾諂曲。皆集其

【現代漢語翻譯】雨天是吉祥的。月亮位於箕宿（Sagitarii，人馬座）。適合治理河道水渠，種植花果，建立園林菜圃。適合出家人修行，其餘諸事皆不吉利。遺失的東西難以找回。這天出生的人，長壽端正，孝順慈愛。月亮位於斗宿（Aquarii，寶瓶座）。不適合爭吵忿恨，不適合穿新衣服，適合收斂財物和祭祀。這天出生的人，孝敬長輩，沉默寡言，博覽群書。遺失的東西容易找回。這天如果下雨是吉祥的。月亮位於牛宿（Capricorni，摩羯座）。情況與斗宿相似。月亮位於女宿（Virginis，室女座）。適合誦讀經書，任用官吏和祭祀，閱兵和出師征戰。這天出生的人，少生疾病，多有智慧，聰明孝順。這天下雨是吉祥的，遺失的東西全部可以找回。月亮位於虛宿（Aquarii，寶瓶座）。諸事皆宜。這天出生的人，聰慧多識，財富充裕，性格柔和善良。遺失的東西難以找回。這天如果下雨，之後可能會缺水。月亮位於危宿（Aquarii，寶瓶座）。適合服用藥物，祭祀神祇，拿出財物進行貿易，適合種植麻和大麥。不適合派遣使者，設定官位，種植藥材。遺失的東西容易找回。這天出生的人，性格大多急躁。月亮位於室宿（Pegasi，飛馬座）。適合進行兇事。損失的東西難以找回。這天出生的人，豪爽尊貴，和睦相處，但性格暴躁。這天下雨是吉祥的。月亮位於壁宿（Pegasi，飛馬座）。不適合向南方出行，其餘諸事也不吉利。這天出生的人，尊貴長壽，名聲高遠。這天下雨，丟失的東西會更多。月亮位於奎宿（Andromedae，仙女座）。適合拿出金銀穀物等財物，建立倉庫，釀酒，但不適合修建橋樑，建造房屋，修路。適合調和香藥，穿乾淨的新衣服。這天出生的人，適合出家修行，廣修福德，憐憫眾生，拯救窮困，和睦親族。這天適合下雨，遺失的東西可以找回，適合建造馬廄。月亮位於婁宿（Arietis，白羊座）。適合建造溫室，設定馬廄，馴服車馬，買賣財物，適合種植莊稼。應當服用妙藥，治療各種疾病。這天出生的人，聰明端正，最終獲得榮寵，少生疾病，剛強勇武。這天適合下雨，遺失的東西容易找回。月亮位於胃宿（Arietis，白羊座）。適合進行兇事，安排職位，僱傭人員，不適合嫁娶。這天出生的人，喜歡強取豪奪，虛偽多詐，缺少真誠，有數不清的惡行，貪婪諂媚，各種惡習都聚集在他身上。

【English Translation】 Rain is auspicious. The moon is in the Chariot asterism (Sagitarii). It is suitable for managing rivers and canals, planting flowers and fruits, and establishing gardens and orchards. It is suitable for monks to practice, but all other matters are inauspicious. Lost items are difficult to recover. Those born on this day are long-lived, upright, filial, and compassionate. The moon is in the Dipper asterism (Aquarii). It is not suitable for arguing or being angry, not suitable for wearing new clothes, but suitable for collecting wealth and offering sacrifices. Those born on this day are respectful to elders, taciturn, and well-read. Lost items are easy to recover. If it rains on this day, it is auspicious. The moon is in the Ox asterism (Capricorni). The situation is similar to the Dipper asterism. The moon is in the Woman asterism (Virginis). It is suitable for reciting scriptures, appointing officials and offering sacrifices, reviewing troops and dispatching them for battle. Those born on this day are less prone to illness, more intelligent, clever, and filial. Rain on this day is auspicious, and all lost items can be recovered. The moon is in the Emptiness asterism (Aquarii). All matters are auspicious. Those born on this day are intelligent, knowledgeable, wealthy, and gentle. Lost items are difficult to recover. If it rains on this day, there may be a shortage of water later. The moon is in the Danger asterism (Aquarii). It is suitable for taking medicine, offering sacrifices to deities, taking out wealth for trade, and suitable for planting hemp and barley. It is not suitable for sending envoys, establishing official positions, or planting medicinal herbs. Lost items are easy to recover. Those born on this day are mostly impatient. The moon is in the House asterism (Pegasi). It is suitable for carrying out inauspicious matters. Lost items are difficult to recover. Those born on this day are generous and noble, get along well with others, but are quick-tempered. Rain on this day is auspicious. The moon is in the Wall asterism (Pegasi). It is not suitable for traveling south, and other matters are also inauspicious. Those born on this day are noble, long-lived, and have a high reputation. If it rains on this day, more items will be lost. The moon is in the Legs asterism (Andromedae). It is suitable for taking out gold, silver, grains, and other wealth, establishing warehouses, brewing wine, but not suitable for building bridges, constructing houses, or repairing roads. It is suitable for preparing fragrant medicines and wearing clean new clothes. Those born on this day are suitable for becoming monks, cultivating merits, having compassion for all beings, saving the poor, and living in harmony with relatives. Rain is suitable on this day, lost items can be recovered, and it is suitable for building stables. The moon is in the Stomach asterism (Arietis). It is suitable for building greenhouses, setting up stables, taming carriages and horses, trading wealth, and suitable for planting crops. One should take good medicine to treat various diseases. Those born on this day are intelligent, upright, and will eventually gain honor and favor, have fewer illnesses, and be brave and martial. Rain is suitable on this day, and lost items are easy to recover. The moon is in the Stomach asterism (Arietis). It is suitable for carrying out inauspicious matters, arranging positions, and hiring people, but not suitable for marriage. Those born on this day like to seize wealth by force, are hypocritical and deceitful, lack sincerity, have countless evils, are greedy and flattering, and all kinds of bad habits gather on them.

身。所失難得。病難除愈。不宜出遊。乃至降雨。宜祭神祇。大婆羅門。吾今更說。地動之相汝應善聽。凡地動者。必多兵起。其一地動。三大亦然。三月地動。不過一旬當有兵起四月地動者。亦如上說。五月地動二十五日便有兵起。六月地動七十五日便有兵起。七月地動。不過百日。便有兵起。八月地動。至六十日。便有兵起。九月地動。至九十日。便有兵起。十月地動五十五日便有兵起。十一月地動。不過百日。便有兵起。臘月動者。如上所說。正月地動。至九十日。便有兵起。二月地動。至三十日便有兵起。一歲之中。月月地動。地動之處城邑空曠。逃走他國。或依曠野。經十五年。而還其家。我今復說月在眾宿地動之相。月在昴宿。而地動者。火勢熾盛。焚燒城邑。金銀工作。悉皆衰滅。生者盡死。月在畢宿。而地動者。懷孕婦人。胎多夭殤諸果凋落。饑饉疾疫兵刀相害。死者甚眾及諸國王。亦當衰損。月在嘴宿。若有地動。藥木不茂。隱山學士。勤祭之人。皆當死滅。月在參宿。有地動者。草木萎死苗稼毀落。行人小王。盜賊等死月在井宿。而有地動。依山住者工作之人。皆悉凋弊。月在鬼宿。而地動者。商主軍師。遠行估客。近山諸王皆當亡滅。多於災雹。傷害苗稼月在柳宿。而地動者。龍蛇蟄蟲飛鳥走

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：身（身體）。所失難得（失去的難以得到）。病難除愈（疾病難以治癒）。不宜出遊（不適宜出遊）。乃至降雨（甚至下雨）。宜祭神祇（應該祭祀神靈）。大婆羅門（偉大的婆羅門），我現在再說。地動之相（地震的預兆），你應該好好聽。凡地動者（凡是發生地震），必多兵起（必定會發生戰爭）。其一地動（如果一個月發生地震），三大亦然（三個月也是這樣）。三月地動（三月發生地震），不過一旬（不超過十天）當有兵起（就會發生戰爭）。四月地動者（四月發生地震），亦如上說（也和上面說的一樣）。五月地動（五月發生地震）二十五日便有兵起（二十五天內就會發生戰爭）。六月地動（六月發生地震）七十五日便有兵起（七十五天內就會發生戰爭）。七月地動（七月發生地震），不過百日（不超過一百天），便有兵起（就會發生戰爭）。八月地動（八月發生地震），至六十日（到六十天），便有兵起（就會發生戰爭）。九月地動（九月發生地震），至九十日（到九十天），便有兵起（就會發生戰爭）。十月地動（十月發生地震）五十五日便有兵起（五十五天內就會發生戰爭）。十一月地動（十一月發生地震），不過百日（不超過一百天），便有兵起（就會發生戰爭）。臘月動者（臘月發生地震），如上所說（和上面說的一樣）。正月地動（正月發生地震），至九十日（到九十天），便有兵起（就會發生戰爭）。二月地動（二月發生地震），至三十日（到三十天）便有兵起（就會發生戰爭）。一歲之中（一年之中），月月地動（每個月都發生地震），地動之處（發生地震的地方）城邑空曠（城池空曠），逃走他國（人們逃往其他國家），或依曠野（或者依靠荒野），經十五年（經過十五年），而還其家（才回到自己的家）。我現在再說月在眾宿地動之相（月亮在各個星宿時發生地震的預兆）。月在昴宿（Pleiades，白羊座）而地動者（發生地震），火勢熾盛（火勢旺盛），焚燒城邑（焚燒城池），金銀工作（金銀工匠），悉皆衰滅（全部衰敗滅亡），生者盡死（活著的人都死去）。月在畢宿（Hyades，金牛座）而地動者（發生地震），懷孕婦人（懷孕的婦人），胎多夭殤（胎兒大多夭折），諸果凋落（各種果實凋零），饑饉疾疫（饑荒疾病），兵刀相害（戰爭刀兵互相殘害），死者甚眾（死去的人很多），及諸國王（以及各位國王），亦當衰損（也應當衰敗損傷）。月在嘴宿（Orionis，獵戶座）若有地動（如果有地震），藥木不茂（藥材樹木不茂盛），隱山學士（隱居山中的學者），勤祭之人（勤于祭祀的人），皆當死滅（都將死去）。月在參宿（Antares，天蝎座）有地動者（發生地震），草木萎死（草木枯萎死亡），苗稼毀落（莊稼毀壞掉落），行人小王（行人小王），盜賊等死（盜賊等死去）。月在井宿（Gemini，雙子座）而有地動（發生地震），依山住者（依靠山居住的人）工作之人（從事工作的人），皆悉凋弊（全都凋零衰敗）。月在鬼宿（Cancer，巨蟹座）而地動者（發生地震），商主軍師（商隊首領軍師），遠行估客（遠行商人），近山諸王（靠近山的各位國王）皆當亡滅（都將滅亡）。多於災雹（多有冰雹災害），傷害苗稼（傷害莊稼）。月在柳宿（Hydra，長蛇座）而地動者（發生地震），龍蛇蟄蟲（龍蛇冬眠的蟲）飛鳥走（飛鳥走獸） English version: Body. What is lost is difficult to regain. Illness is difficult to cure. It is not suitable to travel, even when it rains. It is appropriate to worship the deities. Great Brahmin, I will now speak further. You should listen carefully to the signs of earthquakes. Whenever there is an earthquake, there will surely be many wars. If there is an earthquake in one month, the same will be true for three months. If there is an earthquake in the third month, war will break out within ten days. If there is an earthquake in the fourth month, it will be as described above. If there is an earthquake in the fifth month, war will break out in twenty-five days. If there is an earthquake in the sixth month, war will break out in seventy-five days. If there is an earthquake in the seventh month, war will break out within a hundred days. If there is an earthquake in the eighth month, war will break out in sixty days. If there is an earthquake in the ninth month, war will break out in ninety days. If there is an earthquake in the tenth month, war will break out in fifty-five days. If there is an earthquake in the eleventh month, war will break out within a hundred days. If there is an earthquake in the twelfth month, it will be as described above. If there is an earthquake in the first month, war will break out in ninety days. If there is an earthquake in the second month, war will break out in thirty days. Throughout the year, if there are earthquakes every month, the cities and towns where the earthquakes occur will be deserted. People will flee to other countries or rely on the wilderness, and after fifteen years, they will return to their homes. I will now speak again about the signs of earthquakes when the moon is in various constellations. When the moon is in Pleiades (昴宿, the star cluster in Taurus), and there is an earthquake, the fire will be intense, burning cities and towns. Gold and silver work will all decline and perish, and those who are alive will die. When the moon is in Hyades (畢宿, a star cluster in Taurus), and there is an earthquake, pregnant women will often have miscarriages, fruits will wither, and there will be famine, disease, and war, causing many deaths. Even the kings will decline and suffer losses. When the moon is in Orionis (嘴宿, a star in Orion), and there is an earthquake, medicinal plants will not flourish, and scholars who live in the mountains and those who diligently perform sacrifices will all die. When the moon is in Antares (參宿, the brightest star in Scorpio), and there is an earthquake, grass and trees will wither and die, and crops will be destroyed. Travelers, petty kings, and thieves will die. When the moon is in Gemini (井宿, a constellation), and there is an earthquake, those who live by the mountains and those who work will all decline and suffer. When the moon is in Cancer (鬼宿, a constellation), and there is an earthquake, merchants, military advisors, traveling merchants, and kings near the mountains will all perish. There will be many hailstorms, damaging crops. When the moon is in Hydra (柳宿, a constellation), and there is an earthquake, dragons, snakes, hibernating insects, flying birds, and running

【English Translation】 English version: Body. What is lost is difficult to regain. Illness is difficult to cure. It is not suitable to travel, even when it rains. It is appropriate to worship the deities. Great Brahmin, I will now speak further. You should listen carefully to the signs of earthquakes. Whenever there is an earthquake, there will surely be many wars. If there is an earthquake in one month, the same will be true for three months. If there is an earthquake in the third month, war will break out within ten days. If there is an earthquake in the fourth month, it will be as described above. If there is an earthquake in the fifth month, war will break out in twenty-five days. If there is an earthquake in the sixth month, war will break out in seventy-five days. If there is an earthquake in the seventh month, war will break out within a hundred days. If there is an earthquake in the eighth month, war will break out in sixty days. If there is an earthquake in the ninth month, war will break out in ninety days. If there is an earthquake in the tenth month, war will break out in fifty-five days. If there is an earthquake in the eleventh month, war will break out within a hundred days. If there is an earthquake in the twelfth month, it will be as described above. If there is an earthquake in the first month, war will break out in ninety days. If there is an earthquake in the second month, war will break out in thirty days. Throughout the year, if there are earthquakes every month, the cities and towns where the earthquakes occur will be deserted. People will flee to other countries or rely on the wilderness, and after fifteen years, they will return to their homes. I will now speak again about the signs of earthquakes when the moon is in various constellations. When the moon is in Pleiades (昴宿, the star cluster in Taurus), and there is an earthquake, the fire will be intense, burning cities and towns. Gold and silver work will all decline and perish, and those who are alive will die. When the moon is in Hyades (畢宿, a star cluster in Taurus), and there is an earthquake, pregnant women will often have miscarriages, fruits will wither, and there will be famine, disease, and war, causing many deaths. Even the kings will decline and suffer losses. When the moon is in Orionis (嘴宿, a star in Orion), and there is an earthquake, medicinal plants will not flourish, and scholars who live in the mountains and those who diligently perform sacrifices will all die. When the moon is in Antares (參宿, the brightest star in Scorpio), and there is an earthquake, grass and trees will wither and die, and crops will be destroyed. Travelers, petty kings, and thieves will die. When the moon is in Gemini (井宿, a constellation), and there is an earthquake, those who live by the mountains and those who work will all decline and suffer. When the moon is in Cancer (鬼宿, a constellation), and there is an earthquake, merchants, military advisors, traveling merchants, and kings near the mountains will all perish. There will be many hailstorms, damaging crops. When the moon is in Hydra (柳宿, a constellation), and there is an earthquake, dragons, snakes, hibernating insects, flying birds, and running

獸。和合毒者。當被傷害。月在七星。有地動者諸王有災。祭祀斷絕豪姓大智作樂者衰。月在張宿。而地動者。四時調和。稅奪人物。修戒者衰。月在翼宿。而地動者。諸商價人。依山住者。並大臣衰。月在軫宿。而地動者。凡師醫人。軍主善算。如斯之等。皆當殘毀。月在角宿而地動者如軫所說。月在亢宿。而地動者。諸有盜賊。樂人屠者。行客象馬。依山住人。皆當衰滅。月在氐宿而有地動。山崩木落惡風暴起。雹傷禾稼。月在房宿。而地動者。盜賊多死。諂媚人衰。父違子逆。不相隨順。月在心宿。而地動者。大王有災烏鳥走獸。勇健者衰月在尾宿。而地動者。二足四足。在山穴者。皆當衰殄。其年荒儉。乳者乾枯。山石崩倒月在箕宿而有地動在水諸獸。豪姓大富。有智慧者。悉皆衰滅。月在斗宿。而地動者。銅鐵鉛錫。造作之者。及諸貧賤。皆當衰盡。村營移徙。月在女宿。而地動者。王人誦人。小國王等。皆當衰滅。月在虛宿。而地動者。聚落分散。富人射人。長者等衰。月在危宿。而地動者。像馬諸畜。多有疫死。乘御人衰。月在室宿。而地動者。畜養豬豕。屠殺雜類。依恃山河兇惡人衰。月在壁宿。而地動者。修福之人。及依水者。皆悉衰滅。月在奎宿。而地動者。刀兵大起。損害國土。客強主弱。月

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本獸（指野獸）。和合毒者（指製造和合毒藥的人），應當受到傷害。月亮位於七星（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著諸王將有災難。祭祀將會斷絕，豪門望族和大智之人以及作樂之人將會衰敗。月亮位於張宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著四時將會調和，但稅收會掠奪百姓的財物，修行戒律的人將會衰敗。月亮位於翼宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著各地的商人和商人，以及居住在山裡的人，還有大臣將會衰敗。月亮位於軫宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著所有的老師、醫生、軍隊首領和精於算計的人，都將遭受摧殘和毀滅。月亮位於角宿（星宿名）時發生地震，情況與軫宿所預示的相同。月亮位於亢宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著盜賊、樂人、屠夫、行商、象馬以及居住在山裡的人，都將衰敗滅亡。月亮位於氐宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著山崩地裂，樹木凋落，惡風暴起，冰雹傷害莊稼。月亮位於房宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著盜賊大量死亡，諂媚之人衰敗，父子反目，互不順從。月亮位於心宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著大王將有災難，烏鴉、鳥類和走獸，以及勇猛健壯的人將會衰敗。月亮位於尾宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著兩足和四足的動物，以及居住在山洞裡的人，都將衰敗滅絕，那一年將會荒涼歉收，哺乳期的動物會乾枯，山石崩塌。月亮位於箕宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著水中的各種野獸，豪門望族，大富之人，以及有智慧的人，都將衰敗滅亡。月亮位於斗宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著製造銅鐵鉛錫的人，以及貧窮卑賤的人，都將衰敗殆盡，村莊營地將會遷移。月亮位於女宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著王室之人、誦經之人，以及小國的國王等，都將衰敗滅亡。月亮位於虛宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著聚落分散，富人、射箭之人，以及年長者等衰敗。月亮位於危宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著象、馬等各種牲畜，多有因瘟疫而死的，駕車之人衰敗。月亮位於室宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著畜養豬，屠殺各種動物，以及依靠山河的兇惡之人衰敗。月亮位於壁宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著修行福報之人，以及居住在水邊的人，都將衰敗滅亡。月亮位於奎宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著刀兵大起，損害國土，外來者強大，本地勢力衰弱。

【English Translation】 English version Beasts. Those who compound poisons should be harmed. When the moon is in Qixing (Seven Stars constellation), and there is an earthquake, it portends disaster for the kings. Sacrifices will cease, and the wealthy, the wise, and those who make merry will decline. When the moon is in Zhangxiu (Zhang constellation) and there is an earthquake, the four seasons will be harmonious, but taxes will plunder the people's wealth, and those who cultivate precepts will decline. When the moon is in Yixiu (Yi constellation) and there is an earthquake, merchants and traders everywhere, those who live in the mountains, and high officials will decline. When the moon is in Zhenxiu (Zhen constellation) and there is an earthquake, all teachers, doctors, military leaders, and those skilled in calculation will be devastated and destroyed. When the moon is in Jiaoxiu (Jiao constellation) and there is an earthquake, the situation is the same as predicted for Zhenxiu. When the moon is in Kangxiu (Kang constellation) and there is an earthquake, thieves, musicians, butchers, merchants, elephants, horses, and those who live in the mountains will all decline and perish. When the moon is in Dixiu (Di constellation) and there is an earthquake, mountains will collapse, trees will fall, evil winds will rise violently, and hail will damage crops. When the moon is in Fangxiu (Fang constellation) and there is an earthquake, many thieves will die, flatterers will decline, fathers and sons will turn against each other, and they will not follow each other's wishes. When the moon is in Xinxiu (Xin constellation) and there is an earthquake, the great king will have disaster, crows, birds, and beasts, and the brave and strong will decline. When the moon is in Weixiu (Wei constellation) and there is an earthquake, two-legged and four-legged animals, and those who live in mountain caves, will all decline and be exterminated. That year will be barren and scarce, lactating animals will dry up, and mountain stones will collapse. When the moon is in Jixiu (Ji constellation) and there is an earthquake, various beasts in the water, wealthy families, the very rich, and the wise will all decline and perish. When the moon is in Douxiu (Dou constellation) and there is an earthquake, those who make copper, iron, lead, and tin, and the poor and lowly, will all decline and be exhausted, and villages and camps will be relocated. When the moon is in Nvxiu (Nv constellation) and there is an earthquake, royal people, reciters of scriptures, and kings of small countries will all decline and perish. When the moon is in Xuxiu (Xu constellation) and there is an earthquake, settlements will be scattered, the rich, archers, and elders will decline. When the moon is in Weixiu (Wei constellation) and there is an earthquake, elephants, horses, and various livestock will die from epidemics, and charioteers will decline. When the moon is in Shixiu (Shi constellation) and there is an earthquake, those who raise pigs, slaughter various animals, and rely on mountains and rivers, and the wicked will decline. When the moon is in Bixiu (Bi constellation) and there is an earthquake, those who cultivate blessings and those who live by the water will all decline and perish. When the moon is in Kuixiu (Kui constellation) and there is an earthquake, great wars will arise, damaging the country, and the guests will be strong while the hosts are weak.

在婁宿。而地動者。兄弟相害。胎者夭殤。三災流行。大惡雲集。月在胃宿。而地動者。盜賊多死。果木不成。余如前說。三大之相。今當分別。地動之後。於七日中。若有赤云。日月無光。流星飛行。是名火動。非是災怪。於七日後。若有大雨。宜多種植。其年豐實。無有災惡。若地動后。七日之中。云東西行。形似魚鱉。其色正黑隱蔽日月。是名水動。其年多水。宜植高田。其餘災異。如星所說。若七日後。有大風起。日月光赤。是名風動。其年兵興。不宜出師。火甚熾盛。焚燒傷害。卯時地動。害諸國王。像馬車乘。午時動者。害諸大臣。未時動者。害眾雜畜及種田者。酉時動者。害諸盜賊及諸僕使。子時動者。害貧賤者及與婦人。月初旬動。害於商人。中旬動者。害豪勝人及童幼者。下旬地動。為災鮮少。

摩登伽經明時分別品第七

大婆羅門。我今更說晝夜分數長短時節。汝當善聽。冬十一月。其日最短。晝夜分別。有三十分。晝十二分。夜十八分。五月夏至日。晝十八分。夜十二分。八月二月。晝夜停等。自從五月。日退夜進。至十一月。夜退日進。至於五月。日夜進退。亦一分進。亦一分退。月朔起于初月一日。其月起於二月一日。節氣起春。我當復說剎那分數。婦人紡綖。得長一尋。是

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本在婁宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著兄弟之間會互相殘害，胎兒夭折，水、火、風三大災難流行，各種大惡之事聚集。月亮在胃宿（星宿名）時發生地震，預示著盜賊大多死亡，果樹不能結果。其餘的預兆如同前面所說。現在應當分別說明三大災難的徵兆。地震之後七天之內，如果出現紅色的云，太陽和月亮沒有光芒，流星飛逝，這叫做火動，不是什麼妖魔鬼怪作祟。七天之後，如果有大雨，適宜多種植，那一年就會豐收，沒有災禍。如果地震后七天之內，雲彩向東西方向移動，形狀像魚或鱉，顏色純黑，遮蔽太陽和月亮，這叫做水動，那一年多水災，適宜種植在高處的田地裡。其餘的災異，如同星象所預示的那樣。如果七天之後，有大風颳起，太陽和月亮的光芒是紅色的，這叫做風動，那一年會發生戰爭，不適宜出兵。火勢非常旺盛，會發生焚燒和傷害。卯時（早上五點到七點）發生地震，會危害各個國王、大象、馬匹和車輛。午時（中午十一點到下午一點）發生地震，會危害各位大臣。未時（下午一點到三點）發生地震，會危害各種家畜以及種田的人。酉時（下午五點到七點）發生地震，會危害各位盜賊以及各位僕人。子時（晚上十一點到凌晨一點）發生地震，會危害貧賤的人以及婦女。月初的上旬發生地震，會危害商人。月中旬發生地震，會危害有權勢的人以及兒童。下旬發生地震，帶來的災害很少。

《摩登伽經》明時分別品第七

大婆羅門，我現在再說晝夜長短和時節的分數，你應該好好聽。冬天的十一月，白天最短。晝夜加起來有三十分，白天十二分，夜晚十八分。五月夏至日，白天十八分，夜晚十二分。八月和二月，晝夜相等。從五月開始，白天變短夜晚變長，到十一月，夜晚變短白天變長，到五月，白天和夜晚的增長和減少，都是每次一分。月份從初月的第一天開始計算，年份從二月的第一天開始計算，節氣從春天開始。我再說說剎那的分數，婦人紡線，紡出一尋的長度，是

【English Translation】 English version When an earthquake occurs while the zodiacal sign Lou (a constellation) is in ascendancy, it portends brothers harming each other, the premature death of fetuses, the prevalence of the three calamities (fire, water, and wind), and the accumulation of great evils. When the moon is in the zodiacal sign Wei (a constellation) and an earthquake occurs, it portends the death of many thieves and the failure of fruit trees. The remaining omens are as previously described. Now, the signs of the three great calamities should be distinguished. If, within seven days after an earthquake, red clouds appear, the sun and moon lack light, and meteors fly, this is called 'fire movement' and is not a strange phenomenon. If, after seven days, there is heavy rain, it is advisable to plant many crops, as the year will be fruitful and free from disasters. If, within seven days after an earthquake, clouds move from east to west, resembling fish or turtles in shape, and their color is pure black, obscuring the sun and moon, this is called 'water movement,' and the year will have much flooding. It is advisable to plant in high fields. The remaining disasters are as predicted by the stars. If, after seven days, a great wind arises and the light of the sun and moon is red, this is called 'wind movement,' and war will break out that year. It is not advisable to send out troops. The fire will be very intense, causing burning and harm. If an earthquake occurs at Mao time (5-7 AM), it will harm the various kings, elephants, horses, and vehicles. If it occurs at Wu time (11 AM-1 PM), it will harm the various ministers. If it occurs at Wei time (1-3 PM), it will harm the various livestock and those who cultivate the fields. If it occurs at You time (5-7 PM), it will harm the various thieves and servants. If it occurs at Zi time (11 PM-1 AM), it will harm the poor and lowly, as well as women. If an earthquake occurs in the first ten days of the month, it will harm merchants. If it occurs in the middle ten days of the month, it will harm the powerful and children. If an earthquake occurs in the last ten days of the month, there will be few disasters.

Chapter 7: Distinguishing Times, from the Matanggi Sutra

Great Brahmin, I will now further explain the fractions of day and night, and the seasons. You should listen carefully. In the eleventh month of winter, the day is shortest. The division of day and night totals thirty parts, with twelve parts for the day and eighteen parts for the night. On the summer solstice in the fifth month, there are eighteen parts for the day and twelve parts for the night. In the eighth and second months, day and night are equal. From the fifth month onwards, the day decreases and the night increases, until the eleventh month, when the night decreases and the day increases, until the fifth month. The increase and decrease of day and night are also one part at a time. The month begins on the first day of the first month, and the year begins on the first day of the second month. The solar term begins in spring. I will now explain the fractions of an instant. When a woman spins thread and obtains a length of one xun (approximately 8 feet), it is

則名為剎那時也。六十剎那。名一羅婆。三十羅婆。名為一時。此一時者。日一分也。凡三十分。為一日夜。此三十分。各有名字。日初出分。名曰四月。二月一日日初出時。人影長於九十六尋。第二影長六十尋。第三名富影。長十二尋。第四名屋影。長六尋。五名大富影。長五尋。六名三圍影。長四尋。七名對面影。長三尋。第八名共。于日正中。影共人等。第九名尺影。長三尋。第十名勢影。長四尋。十一名勝影。長五尋。十二大堅影。長六尋。十三婆修影。十二尋。十四端正影。六十尋。十五兇惡影。九十六尋。此是一日十五分名。日沒名惡。二名星現。三名快攝。四名安隱。五名無邊。第六名忽。七名羅剎。第八名眠。第九名梵。第十名地提。十一鳥鳴。十二名才。十三名火。十四影足。十五近聚。此是晝夜三十分名。是三十分名一晝夜。三十晝夜。名為一月。此十二月。名為一歲也。大婆羅門。今復說漏刻之法。如人瞬頃。名一羅婆。此四羅婆。名一迦啅。四十迦啅。名一迦羅。三十迦羅。則名一刻。如是二刻。名為一分。一刻用水盈滿五升。圓筒四寸。以承瓶下。黃金六銖。以為此筒。漏水五升。是名一刻。如是時法。我已分別。今說里數由旬之法。七微塵名一細。七細名一塵。七塵為一兔毛。七兔毛名

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本這被稱為剎那（Kshana，極短的時間單位）。六十個剎那，稱為一羅婆（Lava）。三十個羅婆，稱為一時（Muhurta）。這一時，是太陽一天中的一份。總共三十分，為一日一夜。這三十分，各有名字。太陽初升時的一份，名叫四月。二月一日太陽初升時，人的影子長九十六尋。第二份影子長六十尋。第三份名叫富影，長十二尋。第四份名叫屋影，長六尋。第五份名叫大富影，長五尋。第六份名叫三圍影，長四尋。第七份名叫對面影，長三尋。第八份名叫共，在正午時分，影子和人一樣長。第九份名叫尺影，長三尋。第十份名叫勢影，長四尋。第十份名叫勝影，長五尋。第十二份名叫大堅影，長六尋。第十三份名叫婆修影，長十二尋。第十四份名叫端正影，長六十尋。第十五份名叫兇惡影，長九十六尋。這是一天中十五份的名字。日落時名叫惡。第二份名叫星現。第三份名叫快攝。第四份名叫安隱。第五份名叫無邊。第六份名叫忽。第七份名叫羅剎（Rakshasa，惡鬼）。第八份名叫眠。第九份名叫梵（Brahma，梵天）。第十份名叫地提。第十一份名叫鳥鳴。第十二份名叫才。第十三份名叫火。第十四份名叫影足。第十五份名叫近聚。這是晝夜三十分的名字。這三十分名為一晝夜。三十個晝夜，稱為一月。這十二個月，稱為一歲。大婆羅門（Mahabrahmana），現在再說漏刻的方法。如人眨眼一瞬間，名叫一羅婆。這四個羅婆，名叫一迦啅（Katam）。四十個迦啅，名叫一迦羅（Kala）。三十個迦羅，就名叫一刻。這樣兩刻，名叫一分。一刻用水盈滿五升。圓筒四寸，用來承接瓶下的水。用六銖黃金，做成這個筒。漏水五升，就名叫一刻。這樣的時間計算方法，我已經分別說明。現在說里數由旬（Yojana，長度單位）的方法。七個微塵，名叫一細。七個細，名叫一塵。七個塵，為一兔毛。七個兔毛名

【English Translation】 English version This is called a Kshana (an extremely short unit of time). Sixty Kshanas are called a Lava. Thirty Lavas are called a Muhurta (a unit of time). This Muhurta is one part of a day. A total of thirty parts make up one day and night. These thirty parts each have a name. The first part when the sun rises is called Chaturtha. On the first day of the second month, when the sun first rises, a person's shadow is ninety-six vyamas long. The second shadow is sixty vyamas long. The third is called Rich Shadow, twelve vyamas long. The fourth is called Roof Shadow, six vyamas long. The fifth is called Great Rich Shadow, five vyamas long. The sixth is called Three-Span Shadow, four vyamas long. The seventh is called Opposite Shadow, three vyamas long. The eighth is called Common, at noon, the shadow is the same length as the person. The ninth is called Foot Shadow, three vyamas long. The tenth is called Power Shadow, four vyamas long. The eleventh is called Victory Shadow, five vyamas long. The twelfth is called Great Firm Shadow, six vyamas long. The thirteenth is called Vasu Shadow, twelve vyamas long. The fourteenth is called Upright Shadow, sixty vyamas long. The fifteenth is called Evil Shadow, ninety-six vyamas long. These are the names of the fifteen parts of a day. Sunset is called Evil. The second is called Star Appearance. The third is called Quick Gathering. The fourth is called Peace. The fifth is called Boundless. The sixth is called Suddenly. The seventh is called Rakshasa (demon). The eighth is called Sleep. The ninth is called Brahma (the creator god). The tenth is called Diti. The eleventh is called Birdsong. The twelfth is called Talent. The thirteenth is called Fire. The fourteenth is called Shadow Foot. The fifteenth is called Near Gathering. These are the names of the thirty parts of day and night. These thirty parts are called one day and night. Thirty days and nights are called one month. These twelve months are called one year. O Mahabrahmana (great Brahmin), now I will explain the method of water clocks. The time it takes for a person to blink is called a Lava. These four Lavas are called a Katam. Forty Katams are called a Kala. Thirty Kalas are called a K刻. Two K刻s are called one part. One K刻 fills five sheng (a unit of volume) of water. A four-cun (a unit of length) round tube is used to catch the water from the bottle. Six zhu (a unit of weight) of gold are used to make this tube. When five sheng of water have leaked out, it is called one K刻. I have explained these methods of time calculation. Now I will explain the method of calculating distances in li (a unit of distance) and Yojana (a unit of distance). Seven atoms are called one subtle. Seven subtles are called one dust. Seven dusts are one rabbit hair. Seven rabbit hairs are

一羊毛。七羊毛名一牛毛。七牛毛。名曰一蟣。七蟣名一虱。七虱名一麥。七麥名一指。十二指名毗多悉提。二毗多悉提名一肘。四肘名一弓。千弓名一聲。四聲名一由旬。我今復說斤兩輕重。十二麥名一大豆。十六大豆。名修跋那。重十二銖。二十四銖。名為一兩。十六兩。名為一斤。二兩名一婆羅。二婆羅名一撮。二撮名一掬。六掬名缽悉他。二十四婆羅。名摩伽陀缽悉他。如是廣說斤兩數法。大婆羅門。我今復說月在眾宿病者輕重。宜應善聽。月在昴宿。有得病者。酪飯祭火。四日乃愈。月在畢宿。其得病者。以香祭火。五日後愈。月在嘴宿。有得病者。豆糜祭月。八日方愈。月在參宿。有得病者。當以乳糜祭四道神。十日得愈。月在井宿。其得病者。香花祭日。八日得愈。月在鬼宿。有得病者。花祭歲星。五日除愈。月在柳宿。得病多死。不宜療治。月在七星。病者至困。以胡麻糜。祭其先人。八日乃愈。月在張宿。其得病者。香花祭神。七日乃愈。月在翼宿。至惡難差。月在軫宿。其得病者。香花祭神。五日除愈。月在角宿。其得病者。豆糜祭神。八日得愈。月在亢宿。其得病者。極惡難治。二十五日。乃可得愈。宜花祭神。月在氐宿。有病者重。經十九日。乃可除愈。宜花祭神。月在房宿。其有病者。經

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本一羊毛：七根羊毛稱為一牛毛（指非常細微的事物）。七牛毛：稱為一蟣（ji，一種寄生蟲）。七蟣：稱為一虱（shi，也是一種寄生蟲）。七虱：稱為一麥（麥粒）。七麥：稱為一指（手指的寬度）。十二指：稱為毗多悉提（vidasti，古代度量單位，約一拃）。二毗多悉提：稱為一肘（古代長度單位）。四肘：稱為一弓（古代長度單位）。千弓：稱為一聲（古代距離單位）。四聲：稱為一由旬（yojana，古代印度長度單位）。我現在再來說說斤兩輕重。十二麥：稱為一大豆。十六大豆：稱為修跋那（suvarna，一種重量單位），重十二銖（zhu，古代重量單位）。二十四銖：稱為一兩。十六兩：稱為一斤。二兩：稱為一婆羅（pala，一種重量單位）。二婆羅：稱為一撮。二撮：稱為一掬。六掬：稱為缽悉他（prastha，一種容量單位）。二十四婆羅：稱為摩伽陀缽悉他（Magadha prastha，摩揭陀國的容量單位）。像這樣廣泛地說明斤兩的計算方法。大婆羅門（Maha-brahmana，指地位尊貴的婆羅門）。我現在再來說說月亮在各個星宿時，病人的病情輕重，應該好好聽著。月亮在昴宿（Krittika）時，如果有人得病，用酪飯祭祀火神，四天就能痊癒。月亮在畢宿（Rohini）時，如果有人得病，用香祭祀火神，五天後痊癒。月亮在觜宿（Mrigashiras）時，如果有人得病，用豆粥祭祀月神，八天才會痊癒。月亮在參宿（Ardra）時，如果有人得病，應當用乳粥祭祀四道神，十天才能痊癒。月亮在井宿（Punarvasu）時，如果有人得病，用香花祭祀太陽神，八天就能痊癒。月亮在鬼宿（Pushya）時，如果有人得病，用花祭祀歲星（木星），五天就能痊癒。月亮在柳宿（Ashlesha）時，得病的人大多會死，不適合治療。月亮在七星（Magha）時，病人病情危重，用胡麻粥祭祀他的先人，八天才能痊癒。月亮在張宿（Hasta）時，如果有人得病，用香花祭祀神靈，七天就能痊癒。月亮在翼宿（Chitra）時，病情非常嚴重，難以痊癒。月亮在軫宿（Swati）時，如果有人得病，用香花祭祀神靈，五天就能痊癒。月亮在角宿（Vishakha）時，如果有人得病，用豆粥祭祀神靈，八天就能痊癒。月亮在亢宿（Anuradha）時，如果有人得病，病情極其嚴重，難以治療，二十五天後才可能痊癒，應該用花祭祀神靈。月亮在氐宿（Jyeshtha）時，病人病情嚴重，經過十九天，才可能痊癒，應該用花祭祀神靈。月亮在房宿（Mula）時，如果有人得病，經過

【English Translation】 English version One sheep's wool: Seven sheep's wools are called one cow's hair (referring to something extremely fine). Seven cow's hairs: are called one nit (a type of parasite). Seven nits: are called one louse (also a type of parasite). Seven lice: are called one wheat (grain of wheat). Seven wheats: are called one finger (width of a finger). Twelve fingers: are called a vidasti (an ancient unit of measurement, about a hand-span). Two vidastis: are called one cubit (an ancient unit of length). Four cubits: are called one bow (an ancient unit of length). One thousand bows: are called one krosa (an ancient unit of distance). Four krosas: are called one yojana (an ancient Indian unit of length). Now I will speak again about weights and measures. Twelve wheats: are called one large bean. Sixteen large beans: are called a suvarna (a unit of weight), weighing twelve shus (an ancient unit of weight). Twenty-four shus: are called one 'liang' (ounce). Sixteen 'liang': are called one 'jin' (pound). Two 'liang': are called one pala (a unit of weight). Two palas: are called one 'tsuo' (a pinch). Two 'tsuo': are called one 'ju' (a handful). Six 'ju': are called a prastha (a unit of capacity). Twenty-four palas: are called a Magadha prastha (a unit of capacity from the kingdom of Magadha). In this way, the methods of calculating weights and measures are extensively explained. O Maha-brahmana (referring to a respected Brahmana). Now I will speak again about the severity of illness when the moon is in various constellations; you should listen carefully. When the moon is in Krittika, if someone becomes ill, offer milk-rice to the fire god, and they will recover in four days. When the moon is in Rohini, if someone becomes ill, offer incense to the fire god, and they will recover after five days. When the moon is in Mrigashiras, if someone becomes ill, offer bean porridge to the moon god, and they will recover in eight days. When the moon is in Ardra, if someone becomes ill, they should offer milk porridge to the four-way gods, and they will recover in ten days. When the moon is in Punarvasu, if someone becomes ill, offer fragrant flowers to the sun god, and they will recover in eight days. When the moon is in Pushya, if someone becomes ill, offer flowers to the planet Jupiter, and they will recover in five days. When the moon is in Ashlesha, those who become ill will mostly die and are not suitable for treatment. When the moon is in Magha, the patient's condition is critical; offer sesame porridge to their ancestors, and they will recover in eight days. When the moon is in Hasta, if someone becomes ill, offer fragrant flowers to the deities, and they will recover in seven days. When the moon is in Chitra, the illness is very severe and difficult to cure. When the moon is in Swati, if someone becomes ill, offer fragrant flowers to the deities, and they will recover in five days. When the moon is in Vishakha, if someone becomes ill, offer bean porridge to the deities, and they will recover in eight days. When the moon is in Anuradha, if someone becomes ill, the illness is extremely severe and difficult to treat; recovery may be possible after twenty-five days, and flowers should be offered to the deities. When the moon is in Jyeshtha, the patient's condition is serious; recovery may be possible after nineteen days, and flowers should be offered to the deities. When the moon is in Mula, if someone becomes ill, after

十五日。以酥祭神乃可得愈。月在心宿。有得病者。經十二日。極重難治。宜以香花祭天帝釋。乃可得愈。月在尾宿。其得病者經三十日。胡麻祭神。乃可除差。月在箕宿。病經八日。應以麻糜祭於水神。月在斗宿。病經七日。宜以乳糜用祭諸神。月在女宿。病至難治。經十二日。花祭山神。乃可除愈。月在虛宿。經十三日。宜以酥糜香花祭神。月在危宿。病十三日。宜酥乳糜用祭水神。月在室宿。病者難治。月在壁宿。病經七日。花祭灶神。然後可愈。月在奎宿。病者必經二十八日。宜以香花祭于神祇。月在婁宿。病者必經二十五日。麥粥祭神。后可除愈。月在胃宿。病者難治。是則名為月在眾宿病輕重相。大婆羅門。我今復說月在諸宿被囚執者解脫遲速。月在昴宿被囚執者三日必免。畢宿亦然。嘴星被執。二十一日。然後得免。參十五日。井宿七日。鬼宿三日。柳三十日。七星十六日。張宿十日。翼宿七日。軫宿五日。角宿七日。亢宿十日。氐二十六日。房十九日。心十八日。尾三十六日。箕十四日。鬥牛女虛危室壁奎宿。皆十四日。而後得免。婁宿三日。胃宿被執。難可得免。是則名為月在眾宿系閉遲速。

我今復說黑子之相。婦人項上。有黡紫色。夫必為王。其色若黑。乳間有報。夫為將軍。眉間有黑

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本十五日。用酥油祭祀神靈，病就可以痊癒。月亮位於心宿（星宿名）。有人得了病，經過十二天，病情非常嚴重難以醫治。應該用香和花祭祀天帝釋（佛教護法神），病就可以痊癒。月亮位於尾宿（星宿名），得病的人經過三十天，用胡麻祭祀神靈，病就可以痊癒。月亮位於箕宿（星宿名），病經過八天，應該用麻糜祭祀水神。月亮位於斗宿（星宿名），病經過七天，應該用乳糜祭祀諸神。月亮位於女宿（星宿名），病情嚴重難以醫治，經過十二天，用花祭祀山神，病就可以痊癒。月亮位於虛宿（星宿名），經過十三天，應該用酥糜、香和花祭祀神靈。月亮位於危宿（星宿名），病十三天，應該用酥乳糜祭祀水神。月亮位於室宿（星宿名），病人難以醫治。月亮位於壁宿（星宿名），病經過七天，用花祭祀灶神，然後才可以痊癒。月亮位於奎宿（星宿名），病人必定經過二十八天。應該用香和花祭祀神祇。月亮位於婁宿（星宿名），病人必定經過二十五天，用麥粥祭祀神靈，之後才可以痊癒。月亮位於胃宿（星宿名），病人難以醫治。這就被稱為月亮位於各個星宿時疾病的輕重之相。大婆羅門（古印度僧侶），我現在再說月亮位於各個星宿時被囚禁的人解脫的快慢。月亮位於昴宿（星宿名），被囚禁的人三天必定能獲釋。畢宿（星宿名）也是這樣。嘴星（星宿名）被囚禁，二十一天後才能獲釋。參宿（星宿名）十五天，井宿（星宿名）七天，鬼宿（星宿名）三天，柳宿（星宿名）三十天，七星宿（星宿名）十六天，張宿（星宿名）十天，翼宿（星宿名）七天，軫宿（星宿名）五天，角宿（星宿名）七天，亢宿（星宿名）十天，氐宿（星宿名）二十六天，房宿（星宿名）十九天，心宿（星宿名）十八天，尾宿（星宿名）三十六天，箕宿（星宿名）十四天，斗宿（星宿名）、牛宿（星宿名）、女宿（星宿名）、虛宿（星宿名）、危宿（星宿名）、室宿（星宿名）、壁宿（星宿名）、奎宿（星宿名），都是十四天後才能獲釋。婁宿（星宿名）三天。胃宿（星宿名）被囚禁，難以獲釋。這就被稱為月亮位於各個星宿時被囚禁解脫的快慢。我現在再說黑痣的相。婦人脖子上有紫色的痣，她的丈夫必定會成為國王。如果痣的顏色是黑色的，乳房之間有痣，她的丈夫會成為將軍。眉毛之間有黑痣。

【English Translation】 English version On the fifteenth day, offering clarified butter (ghee) to the deities can bring recovery. When the moon is in the Heart constellation (Xinsu), if someone falls ill and the illness persists for twelve days, becoming severe and difficult to cure, one should offer incense and flowers to Sakra, the Lord of Gods (Tiandi Shi, a Buddhist protector deity), for recovery. When the moon is in the Tail constellation (Weisu), if the illness lasts for thirty days, offering sesame seeds to the deities can bring relief. When the moon is in the Winnowing Basket constellation (Jisu), if the illness lasts for eight days, one should offer sesame porridge to the water deities. When the moon is in the Dipper constellation (Dousu), if the illness lasts for seven days, one should offer milk porridge to all the deities. When the moon is in the Woman constellation (Nüsu), the illness is difficult to cure; after twelve days, offering flowers to the mountain deities can bring recovery. When the moon is in the Emptiness constellation (Xusu), after thirteen days, one should offer clarified butter porridge, incense, and flowers to the deities. When the moon is in the Rooftop constellation (Weisu), if the illness lasts for thirteen days, one should offer clarified butter milk porridge to the water deities. When the moon is in the Encampment constellation (Shisu), the patient is difficult to cure. When the moon is in the Wall constellation (Bisu), if the illness lasts for seven days, offering flowers to the stove deity can bring recovery. When the moon is in the Legs constellation (Kuisu), the patient will certainly suffer for twenty-eight days; one should offer incense and flowers to the deities. When the moon is in the Bond constellation (Lousu), the patient will certainly suffer for twenty-five days; offering barley porridge to the deities can bring recovery. When the moon is in the Stomach constellation (Weisu), the patient is difficult to cure. This is called the signs of the severity of illness when the moon is in various constellations. Great Brahmin (a member of the priestly class in ancient India), I will now further explain the speed of release for those imprisoned when the moon is in various constellations. When the moon is in the Pleiades constellation (Mao Su), the imprisoned will certainly be released in three days. The same is true for the Hyades constellation (Bi Su). When the moon is in the Orion's Head constellation (Zuisu), one will be released after twenty-one days. Orion (Can Su) fifteen days, Well (Jing Su) seven days, Ghost (Gui Su) three days, Willow (Liu Su) thirty days, Seven Stars (Qi Xing Su) sixteen days, Extended Net (Zhang Su) ten days, Wings (Yi Su) seven days, Chariot (Zhen Su) five days, Horn (Jiao Su) seven days, Neck (Kang Su) ten days, Root (Di Su) twenty-six days, Room (Fang Su) nineteen days, Heart (Xin Su) eighteen days, Tail (Wei Su) thirty-six days, Winnowing Basket (Ji Su) fourteen days, Dipper (Dou Su), Ox (Niu Su), Woman (Nü Su), Emptiness (Xu Su), Rooftop (Wei Su), Encampment (Shi Su), Wall (Bi Su), Legs (Kui Su), all will be released after fourteen days. Bond (Lou Su) three days. When the moon is in the Stomach constellation (Wei Su), it is difficult to be released. This is called the speed of release from imprisonment when the moon is in various constellations. I will now further explain the signs of moles. If a woman has a purple mole on her neck, her husband will certainly become a king. If the color is black, and there is a mole between her breasts, her husband will become a general. If there is a black mole between her eyebrows.

。報黡在頸。經歷五夫。衣食不乏。頰上有黑。報黡在背。孤寡歷年。夫難可得。耳上黑者。報黡在腰。強記博識。上唇有黑。報黡在手。為人欺誑。下唇有黑。報黡在下。性多淫泆。不乏飲食。頤上黑者。在下有報。自然肴膳無所乏少。大婆羅門。我今復說月會諸宿。六月中旬。月在女宿。未在七星。其一月中。晝十七分。夜十三分。爾時當樹十二寸表。量日中影。長於五寸。七月中旬。月在室宿。未在於翼。晝十六分。夜十四分。影長八寸。八月中旬。月在婁宿。未在於亢。影十三寸。晝夜各分。為十五分。九月中旬。月在昴宿。未在於房。影十五寸。晝十四分。夜十六分。十月中旬。月在嘴宿。未在於箕。影十八寸。晝十三分。夜十七分。十一月中旬。月在鬼宿。未在於女。中影則有二十一寸。晝十二分。夜十八分。臘月中旬。月在七星。未在於危。影十八寸。晝十三分。夜十七分。正月中旬。月在翼宿。未在於奎。影十五寸。晝十四分。夜十六分。二月中旬。月在角宿。未在於胃。影十三寸。晝夜十五。為三十分。三月中旬。月在氐宿。未在於畢。中影十寸。晝十六分。夜十四分。四月中旬。月在心宿。未在於參。中影七寸。晝十七分。夜十三分。五月中旬。月在箕宿。未在於鬼。中影四寸。晝十八分。夜十

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：頸部有黑痣，會經歷五位丈夫，衣食不缺。臉頰上有黑痣，背部也有黑痣，會孤獨寡居多年，難以找到丈夫。耳朵上有黑痣，腰部也有黑痣，記憶力強，知識淵博。上唇有黑痣，手上也有黑痣，容易被人欺騙。下唇有黑痣，下身也有黑痣，性慾旺盛，不缺飲食。下巴上有黑痣，預示著自然會有豐盛的食物，不會缺乏。大婆羅門（Mahabrahman），我現在再說一下月會諸宿（lunar mansions）的情況。六月中旬，月亮在女宿（Nakshatra），太陽在七星（Pleiades）。這個月中，白天十七分，夜晚十三分。這時立一根十二寸的標桿，測量中午的影子，長度超過五寸。七月中旬，月亮在室宿（Nakshatra），太陽在翼宿（Nakshatra），白天十六分，夜晚十四分，影子長八寸。八月中旬，月亮在婁宿（Nakshatra），太陽在亢宿（Nakshatra），影子十三寸，晝夜各佔十五分。九月中旬，月亮在昴宿（Nakshatra），太陽在房宿（Nakshatra），影子十五寸，白天十四分，夜晚十六分。十月中旬，月亮在嘴宿（Nakshatra），太陽在箕宿（Nakshatra），影子十八寸，白天十三分，夜晚十七分。十一月中旬，月亮在鬼宿（Nakshatra），太陽在女宿（Nakshatra），中午的影子有二十一寸，白天十二分，夜晚十八分。臘月中旬，月亮在七星（Pleiades），太陽在危宿（Nakshatra），影子十八寸，白天十三分，夜晚十七分。正月中旬，月亮在翼宿（Nakshatra），太陽在奎宿（Nakshatra），影子十五寸，白天十四分，夜晚十六分。二月中旬，月亮在角宿（Nakshatra），太陽在胃宿（Nakshatra），影子十三寸，晝夜各十五分，共三十分。三月中旬，月亮在氐宿（Nakshatra），太陽在畢宿（Nakshatra），中午的影子十寸，白天十六分，夜晚十四分。四月中旬，月亮在心宿（Nakshatra），太陽在參宿（Nakshatra），中午的影子七寸，白天十七分，夜晚十三分。五月中旬，月亮在箕宿（Nakshatra），太陽在鬼宿（Nakshatra），中午的影子四寸，白天十八分，夜晚十分。

【English Translation】 English version: A black mole on the neck indicates that a woman will experience five husbands and will not lack food and clothing. A black mole on the cheek, along with a black mole on the back, indicates that she will be a widow for many years and will have difficulty finding a husband. A black mole on the ear, along with a black mole on the waist, indicates a strong memory and broad knowledge. A black mole on the upper lip, along with a black mole on the hand, indicates that she is easily deceived. A black mole on the lower lip, along with a black mole on the lower body, indicates strong sexual desire and no lack of food and drink. A black mole on the chin indicates that she will naturally have abundant food and will not lack anything. Great Brahmin (Mahabrahman), I will now speak about the lunar mansions (Nakshatras) at the lunar assembly. In the middle of the sixth month, the moon is in the Nakshatra, and the sun is in the Pleiades. In this month, the day is seventeen parts long, and the night is thirteen parts long. At this time, set up a twelve-inch pole and measure the shadow at noon, which will be longer than five inches. In the middle of the seventh month, the moon is in the Nakshatra, and the sun is in the Nakshatra, the day is sixteen parts long, and the night is fourteen parts long, and the shadow is eight inches long. In the middle of the eighth month, the moon is in the Nakshatra, and the sun is in the Nakshatra, the shadow is thirteen inches long, and the day and night are each fifteen parts long. In the middle of the ninth month, the moon is in the Nakshatra, and the sun is in the Nakshatra, the shadow is fifteen inches long, the day is fourteen parts long, and the night is sixteen parts long. In the middle of the tenth month, the moon is in the Nakshatra, and the sun is in the Nakshatra, the shadow is eighteen inches long, the day is thirteen parts long, and the night is seventeen parts long. In the middle of the eleventh month, the moon is in the Nakshatra, and the sun is in the Nakshatra, the shadow at noon is twenty-one inches long, the day is twelve parts long, and the night is eighteen parts long. In the middle of the twelfth month, the moon is in the Pleiades, and the sun is in the Nakshatra, the shadow is eighteen inches long, the day is thirteen parts long, and the night is seventeen parts long. In the middle of the first month, the moon is in the Nakshatra, and the sun is in the Nakshatra, the shadow is fifteen inches long, the day is fourteen parts long, and the night is sixteen parts long. In the middle of the second month, the moon is in the Nakshatra, and the sun is in the Nakshatra, the shadow is thirteen inches long, and the day and night are each fifteen parts long, totaling thirty parts. In the middle of the third month, the moon is in the Nakshatra, and the sun is in the Nakshatra, the shadow at noon is ten inches long, the day is sixteen parts long, and the night is fourteen parts long. In the middle of the fourth month, the moon is in the Nakshatra, and the sun is in the Nakshatra, the shadow at noon is seven inches long, the day is seventeen parts long, and the night is thirteen parts long. In the middle of the fifth month, the moon is in the Nakshatra, and the sun is in the Nakshatra, the shadow at noon is four inches long, the day is eighteen parts long, and the night is ten parts long.

二分。如是等。名月會宿法。我今更說出閏之要。於十九年。凡有七閏。五年再閏。其日五月至於十月盡。皆南行。夜增一分。日減一分。從十一月。至盡四月。皆俱北行。晝加一分。夜減一分。月形增損。由日遠近。日月熒惑辰星歲星太白鎮星。是為七曜。其歲星者。於十二歲。始一週天。其鎮星者。二十八歲。乃一週天。太白歲半始一週天。熒惑二歲始一週天。辰星一歲。乃一週天。凡歲三百六十五日。日一週天。月三十日。乃一週天。此是七曜周天數法。我今更說二十八宿所主之者。昴主帝王。畢主天下。嘴主曠野並及大臣。參井亦然。柳主龍蛇依山住者。七星主于種甘蔗人。張主盜賊。翼主坐人。軫星主于城內居士。角主飛鳥。亢主出家修福之者。氐主水人及與蟲獸。房主商價及以御人。心星所主。如昂嘴說。尾主行人。箕主乘騎。斗如上說。牛主南方赤衣盜賊。及戲笑者。虛主中土。危主醫筮合涂香者。壁星惟主能作樂者。奎主乘船。婁當市馬。胃主耕種。如是分別星紀所屬。是時蓮華實聞是語已。贊摩登伽。善者仁者。所言誠諦。今以吾女用妻卿子。不須財物。可為婚姻。諸婆羅門聞是語已。咸生瞋恚。而作是言。云何以女與此下賤。時蓮華實告弟子言法無二相。悉皆同等。汝今勿生憍慢之心。語帝勝伽

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：像這樣等等，叫做月會宿法（根據月亮會合的星宿來確定曆法的方法）。我現在進一步說明設定閏月的要點。在十九年中，總共有七個閏月。大約每五年有兩次閏月。從五月到十月，太陽逐漸南行，夜晚增加一分，白天減少一分。從十一月到四月，太陽逐漸北行，白天增加一分，夜晚減少一分。月亮的形狀盈虧變化，取決於太陽的遠近。太陽、月亮、熒惑（火星）、辰星（水星）、歲星（木星）、太白（金星）、鎮星（土星），這被稱為七曜。歲星（木星）大約十二年執行一週天。鎮星（土星）大約二十八年執行一週天。太白（金星）大約半年執行一週天。熒惑（火星）大約兩年執行一週天。辰星（水星）大約一年執行一週天。一年總共有三百六十五天。太陽大約一天執行一週天。月亮大約三十天執行一週天。這些是七曜執行一週天的計算方法。我現在進一步說明二十八星宿所主管的事物。昴星主管帝王。畢星主管天下。觜星主管曠野以及大臣。參星和井星也是如此。柳星主管龍蛇等居住在山中的生物。七星主管種植甘蔗的人。張星主管盜賊。翼星主管坐著的人。軫星主管城內的居士。角星主管飛鳥。亢星主管出家修行積福的人。氐星主管與水有關的人以及蟲獸。房星主管商業交易以及駕馭之人。心星所主管的，如同昴星和觜星所說。尾星主管行人。箕星主管乘騎之人。斗星如同上面所說。牛星主管南方的穿著紅色衣服的盜賊，以及嬉戲玩鬧的人。虛星主管中土。危星主管醫生、占卜者以及調製涂香的人。壁星只主管能夠製作音樂的人。奎星主管乘船之人。婁星主管市場上的馬匹交易。胃星主管耕種。像這樣分別說明星紀所主管的事物。這時，蓮華實（姓名）聽了這些話后，讚歎摩登伽（姓名），『善哉，仁者，所說真實可信。現在我願意把我的女兒嫁給你的兒子，不需要任何財物，可以結為婚姻。』各位婆羅門聽了這些話后，都非常生氣，說道：『怎麼能把女兒嫁給這個**呢？』這時，蓮華實（姓名）告訴弟子說：『佛法沒有二相，一切眾生悉皆平等。你們現在不要生起驕慢之心。』並告訴帝勝伽（姓名）。

【English Translation】 English version: Thus and so on, are called the 'Lunar Mansion Methods' (methods of determining the calendar based on the constellations where the moon meets). I will now further explain the essentials of setting leap months. In nineteen years, there are a total of seven leap months. Approximately every five years, there are two leap months. From May to October, the sun gradually moves southward, the night increases by one 'fen' (a unit of time), and the day decreases by one 'fen'. From November to April, the sun gradually moves northward, the day increases by one 'fen', and the night decreases by one 'fen'. The waxing and waning of the moon's shape depend on the distance of the sun. The Sun, Moon, Yinghuo (Mars), Chenxing (Mercury), Suixing (Jupiter), Taibai (Venus), and Zhenxing (Saturn) are called the Seven Luminaries. Suixing (Jupiter) completes one cycle of the heavens in approximately twelve years. Zhenxing (Saturn) completes one cycle of the heavens in approximately twenty-eight years. Taibai (Venus) completes one cycle of the heavens in approximately half a year. Yinghuo (Mars) completes one cycle of the heavens in approximately two years. Chenxing (Mercury) completes one cycle of the heavens in approximately one year. There are a total of three hundred and sixty-five days in a year. The sun completes one cycle of the heavens in approximately one day. The moon completes one cycle of the heavens in approximately thirty days. These are the calculation methods for the Seven Luminaries' cycles of the heavens. I will now further explain what the twenty-eight constellations govern. Pleiades (昴) govern emperors. Hyades (畢) govern the world. Orion's Head (觜) governs wilderness and ministers. Gemini (參) and Cancer (井) are the same. Hydra (柳) governs dragons and snakes living in the mountains. Seven Stars (七星) govern sugarcane planters. Hydra (張) governs thieves. Crater (翼) governs seated people. Corvus (軫) governs laypeople living in the city. Virgo (角) governs flying birds. Bootes (亢) governs renunciates cultivating blessings. Libra (氐) governs water-related people and insects and beasts. Scorpio (房) governs merchants and charioteers. What Scorpio (心) governs is as said for Pleiades (昴) and Orion's Head (觜). Sagittarius (尾) governs travelers. Sagittarius (箕) governs riders. Capricorn (斗) is as said above. Capricorn (牛) governs red-clothed thieves in the south, and those who play and joke. Aquarius (虛) governs the central lands. Aquarius (危) governs doctors, diviners, and those who compound scented pastes. Pisces (壁) only governs those who can make music. Aries (奎) governs those who travel by boat. Aries (婁) governs horse trading in the market. Taurus (胃) governs farming. Thus, the constellations' respective governing matters are explained. At this time, Lian Hua Shi (Lotus Reality) having heard these words, praised Modengjia (Matanga), 'Excellent, benevolent one, what you say is true and trustworthy. Now I am willing to give my daughter to your son in marriage, without needing any wealth, we can form a marriage.' All the Brahmins, having heard these words, all became very angry and said, 'How can we give our daughter to this **?' At this time, Lian Hua Shi (Lotus Reality) told his disciples, 'The Dharma has no duality, all beings are equal. You should not give rise to arrogance now.' And told Di Shengjia (Di Shengjia).

。汝可受水當與卿女。時摩登伽成婚姻已。歡喜而去。諸比丘。時摩登伽我身是也。蓮華實者舍利弗是。師子耳者阿難是也。爾時女者今性比丘尼是。以于往昔日。曾為夫妻。愛心未息。今故隨逐。說是經時。六十比丘遠塵離垢。得阿羅漢。諸婆羅門得法眼凈。佛說是經已。波斯匿王及四部眾。歡喜奉行。

摩登伽經卷下

此卷第三紙第二十行。月離女星之上丹藏有注云。脫牛宿。挍曰下此注者曾未知西域唯用二十七宿。凡言脫者。言其容有而無。彼本不用經無理然。何云脫耶。如孰函文殊師利宿曜經中。凡有七段。重明宿曜。段段唯有二十七宿而無牛宿。景風注云。唐用二十八宿。西國除牛宿以其天主事之。斯其證也。

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：',你可以接受水，我將把女兒嫁給你。'當時，摩登伽（Matangī，姓名）完成了婚禮，歡喜地離開了。諸位比丘，當時的摩登伽就是我的前身，蓮華實（Lianhua Shi，人名）就是舍利弗（Śāriputra，佛陀十大弟子之一），師子耳（Shīzi Ěr，人名）就是阿難（Ānanda，佛陀十大弟子之一）。當時的女兒就是現在的性比丘尼（Xìng Bǐqiūní，比丘尼的名字）。因為在過去世，他們曾經是夫妻，愛心沒有止息，所以現在仍然跟隨。說完這部經時，六十位比丘遠離塵垢，證得阿羅漢果位。諸位婆羅門（Brāhmaṇa，印度教祭司）獲得了法眼凈。佛陀說完這部經后，波斯匿王（Prasenajit，古印度拘薩羅國國王）以及四部大眾，都歡喜地奉行。

《摩登伽經》卷下

此卷第三頁第二十行。月離女星之上的丹藏有註釋說：'脫牛宿'。校對者說：寫下這個註釋的人，從來不知道西域只用二十七宿。凡是說'脫'，是說它可能存在但實際上沒有。他們的版本不用，經文沒有道理。為什麼說'脫'呢？比如《孰函文殊師利宿曜經》中，凡是有七段，重複說明宿曜，每一段都只有二十七宿而沒有牛宿。景風註釋說：唐朝用二十八宿，西國除去牛宿，因為他們的天主侍奉它。這就是證據。

【English Translation】 English version: 'You may accept the water, and I will give you my daughter in marriage.' At that time, Matangī (name) completed the marriage and happily departed. Monks, the Matangī of that time was my past self, Lianhua Shi (name) was Śāriputra (one of the ten great disciples of the Buddha), and Shīzi Ěr (name) was Ānanda (one of the ten great disciples of the Buddha). The daughter at that time is now the Bhikkhunī Xìng (name of a Bhikkhunī). Because in past lives they were husband and wife, and their love had not ceased, she now still follows him. When this sutra was spoken, sixty monks were freed from defilements and attained Arhatship. The Brahmins (Hindu priests) obtained the pure Dharma eye. After the Buddha finished speaking this sutra, King Prasenajit (King of Kosala in ancient India) and the fourfold assembly joyfully practiced it.

Matangī Sutra, Volume 2

This volume, page 3, line 20. The Danzang above the lunar mansion of the female star has a note saying: 'Missing the Ox mansion.' The collator says: The person who wrote this note never knew that the Western Regions only used twenty-seven lunar mansions. Whenever it says 'missing,' it means that it might exist but actually doesn't. Their version doesn't use it, and the sutra makes no sense. Why say 'missing'? For example, in the 'Shuhan Manjushri Stellar Scripture,' there are seven sections, repeatedly explaining the stellar mansions, and each section only has twenty-seven mansions without the Ox mansion. Jingfeng commented: The Tang Dynasty used twenty-eight mansions, but the Western countries removed the Ox mansion because their heavenly lord serves it. This is the proof.