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English version: Now there is an extremely poor person in the city, I intend to give this treasure to him. The crowd asked: 'Who do you see as the poorest in this city?' Sudatta replied: 'King Prasenajit (King of Kosala in ancient India) is the poorest.' The crowd said: 'Do not say such things, how can a king be poor? Are the treasures stored in the royal palace few?' Sudatta answered the crowd with a verse: 'Although one accumulates much wealth, the desire is insatiable, like water flowing day and night, such people are still poor. Greed increases without regard for suffering, acting wickedly without shame, from this life to the next, such people are extremely impoverished.' Then, Sudatta and the crowd went to the gate of the royal palace. At that time, King Prasenajit was in the main hall, having just arrested more than five hundred elders, all of whom were guilty. The king wanted them to pay a large sum of money to redeem their crimes. An official beside the king told him that Sudatta was outside, and the king invited him in to meet. Sudatta entered and said to the king: 'I was walking in the city of Sravasti (an ancient Indian city) before, and I obtained this bright moon pearl, intending to give it to a poor person. I see that the poorest person in this country is none other than Your Majesty. I hope Your Majesty will accept this treasure.' Upon hearing these words, the king's face showed a look of shame, and he replied: 'Sudatta! Is my poverty the same as yours?' Sudatta said: 'Your Majesty's poverty is greater than mine.' The king said: 'I wish you would explain the reason.' Sudatta, in front of the crowd, spoke a verse for the king: 'Greed for wealth is insatiable day and night, for the sake of the throne, one creates harm, and suffers pain after death, only caring about one's own immortality without considering the future, this is extreme poverty, an act without morality. Always have a compassionate heart, do not be lazy or arrogant, stay away from beauty, be close to the wise, be content and happy, do not seek too much, do not accumulate wealth, such people are wise, without resentment or enemies. Being in a high position but abandoning the right path and doing wrong, using money to intimidate the people, abusing the law, forgetting danger in times of peace, only seeking to satisfy one's own desires, deceiving others, suffering after death, and regretting it is too late. Being upright and honest, pure and unblemished, those with knowledge are strong,' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 节如知止闻不忘， 常知不恐乐在行， 是谓不贫圣所称。 夫已富贵不念施， 谓命可常坏在今， 贪浊迷惑如醉象， 意塞不觉是谓贫。 信佛法众行恭敬， 恕己安人善教诲， 不愚不恚不放恣， 以法自御为常富。 火烧草木不知足， 众流归海无满息， 日月不疲照四域， 贪至老死不厌欲。 火虽盛热不久燃， 富贵无常如浮云， 故慧不愿天及王， 慧意烧恶无复烟。”
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王波斯匿谓须赖言：“谁当证明我贫仁富？” 须赖答言：“大王亦闻，世有如来、至真、等正觉、明行成为、善逝、世间解、无上士、道法御、天人师，号佛、世尊，所见已谛，能现证要。今者不远，近在祇树给孤独园。” 王曰：“我已厚禄，得见此尊。” 须赖言：“是圣师可以为证。” 王曰：“愿请佛来，如佛所断，当以为正。” 于是，须赖即说偈言： “佛慧悉遍见， 不须大王请， 今我意所念， 已见必哀来。 神通圣无漏， 世作后所受， 佛无不定智， 必来王莫疑。 常等无憎爱， 愍伤人非人， 虽远在他方， 但念其法言。 我愿大王信， 佛为慈悲主， 于是至意念， 世雄来不久， 现代汉语译本 节制欲望，知道适可而止，听闻佛法而不忘失， 常常保持清醒，不恐惧，乐于修行，这被称为不贫穷，是圣人所称赞的。 那些已经富贵却不肯布施的人，认为生命可以长久，却在当下就走向败坏， 他们贪婪、污浊、迷惑，如同醉酒的大象，心意闭塞，不觉悟，这才是真正的贫穷。 信仰佛法，对僧众恭敬，宽恕自己，安顿他人，善于教诲， 不愚痴，不嗔恚，不放纵，以佛法来约束自己，才是真正的富有。 火燃烧草木，永远不知满足，众多的河流归入大海，也永无停止， 太阳和月亮不知疲倦地照耀四方，而贪婪的人直到老死，也厌倦不了欲望。 火虽然燃烧猛烈，但不会持续很久，富贵无常，如同浮云， 所以有智慧的人不贪求天上的享乐和人间的王位，智慧之火能烧尽恶念，使其不再产生。 波斯匿王（国王名）问须赖（人名）说：‘谁能证明我是贫穷还是富有呢？’ 须赖回答说：‘大王也应该听说过，世上有如来（佛的称号）、至真（佛的称号）、等正觉（佛的称号）、明行成为（佛的称号）、善逝（佛的称号）、世间解（佛的称号）、无上士（佛的称号）、道法御（佛的称号）、天人师（佛的称号），号称佛、世尊（佛的称号），他所见到的都是真实的，能够亲自证悟真理。现在他离我们不远，就在祇树给孤独园（佛陀居住的精舍）。’ 国王说：‘我愿意拿出丰厚的俸禄，去拜见这位尊者。’ 须赖说：‘这位圣师可以作为证明。’ 国王说：‘我希望请佛陀来，按照佛陀的判断，作为正确的标准。’ 于是，须赖就说了偈语： ‘佛陀的智慧遍及一切，无需大王亲自邀请， 现在我心中所想的，他已经知道，必定会慈悲前来。 神通广大，圣洁无漏，世间所作所为，都会有后世的果报， 佛陀的智慧没有不确定的，他一定会来，大王不必怀疑。 佛陀对一切众生平等，没有憎恨和偏爱，怜悯伤害人和非人， 即使远在其他地方，只要心中想着他的教诲。 我希望大王相信，佛陀是慈悲的主宰， 只要至诚地想着他，世间的英雄很快就会到来。’
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English version Knowing restraint and not forgetting what is heard, Always being aware, not fearing, and finding joy in practice, this is called not being poor, and is praised by the sages. Those who are already wealthy but do not think of giving, believing that life is permanent, are already decaying in the present moment, They are greedy, impure, and deluded, like drunken elephants, their minds are blocked, and they are unaware, this is true poverty. Having faith in the Buddha's teachings, respecting the Sangha, forgiving oneself, settling others, and being good at teaching, Not being foolish, not being angry, not being indulgent, and using the Dharma to control oneself, this is true wealth. Fire burns wood and grass, never knowing satisfaction, numerous rivers flow into the sea, never ceasing, The sun and moon tirelessly illuminate the four directions, while the greedy, until old age and death, never tire of desires. Although fire burns fiercely, it does not last long, wealth and honor are impermanent, like floating clouds, Therefore, the wise do not desire heavenly pleasures or earthly kingdoms, the fire of wisdom burns away evil thoughts, so they no longer arise. King Pasenadi (king's name) asked Sudatta (person's name), 'Who can prove whether I am poor or rich?' Sudatta replied, 'Your Majesty should have heard that there is a Tathagata (title of Buddha), the Truly Enlightened One (title of Buddha), the Perfectly Enlightened One (title of Buddha), Accomplished in Knowledge and Conduct (title of Buddha), the Well-Gone One (title of Buddha), the Knower of the World (title of Buddha), the Unsurpassed One (title of Buddha), the Guide of the Dharma (title of Buddha), the Teacher of Gods and Humans (title of Buddha), called Buddha, the World Honored One (title of Buddha), what he sees is true, and he can personally realize the truth. Now he is not far away, he is in Jeta Grove Anathapindika's Park (monastery where Buddha resided).' The king said, 'I am willing to offer generous rewards to see this venerable one.' Sudatta said, 'This holy teacher can be the proof.' The king said, 'I wish to invite the Buddha to come, and according to the Buddha's judgment, it will be the correct standard.' Then, Sudatta spoke in verses: 'The Buddha's wisdom pervades everything, there is no need for the king to invite him, What I think in my heart now, he already knows, and he will surely come with compassion. His spiritual powers are vast, holy and without outflows, what is done in this world will have consequences in the next, The Buddha's wisdom is without uncertainty, he will surely come, Your Majesty need not doubt. The Buddha is equal to all beings, without hatred or favoritism, he has compassion for those who harm humans and non-humans, Even if he is far away in other places, as long as one thinks of his teachings. I hope Your Majesty believes, the Buddha is the master of compassion, As long as one thinks of him sincerely, the hero of the world will come soon.' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 豫出香华宝， 珠缨缯盖幡， 众妓调五音， 供佛当鲜明。”
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须赖即叉手偏袒右肩，下两膝跪伏地，遥向佛说偈言： “佛悉知人意， 照见诸至诚， 愿称听至意， 现神住我前。” 于是地即大动，佛与五百比丘、二百菩萨，化从地中出王殿上。释梵四天王、无数百千天，悉从佛而来。王及吏民见佛现神，莫不悚然，加敬稽首佛足。若干千人，从敬发意愿为菩萨。于是，国贫须赖前礼佛足，却住，白佛言：“我行此城中得明月金珠，价直一阎浮利，念欲与贫者。观省是国，独王极贫。所以者何？贪欲无厌，赋检不息、娆恼不息，一国民为疲极迫强役羸，中伤至直，下有劳扰。上为欲缚，不念非常、不顺正治，是故我献此明月珠不肯受，反诘我以贫富之证。是故愿见如来，无不开导、无所不护，析疑除垢愿解此义。” 佛言：“富哉！须赖！言语至诚，大王勿疑。” 王曰：“唯然，世尊！以正真之言启发蒙冥。” 佛以善权方便，将护王意，现其义言：“王且谛听！亦有因缘计王所富，须赖无有，亦有要义计须赖富，王不能及。所谓王之富者，计有国财：金银、璧玉、水精、琉璃、真珠、珊瑚、车𤦲、玛瑙、象马、宫殿，所有饶裕治得自在，此王之富，须 现代汉语译本： ‘预备好香花珍宝，珠缨、丝绸伞盖和幡旗，让众多歌伎演奏五音，用鲜明美好的供品来供奉佛陀。’ 须赖于是叉手，袒露右肩，双膝跪地，向佛遥说偈语： ‘佛陀完全知晓众人的心意，能照见一切至诚之心，愿您垂听我的至诚之意，显现神迹在我面前。’ 这时，大地立刻震动起来，佛陀与五百比丘、二百菩萨，从地中化现而出，出现在王宫之上。释提桓因（Śakra devānām indra，帝释天）、梵天（Brahmā）和四大天王（Cāturmahārājika），以及无数百千天人，都跟随佛陀而来。国王和官吏百姓见到佛陀显现神迹，无不惊恐敬畏，更加恭敬地向佛陀顶礼。有数千人，因敬畏之心而发愿成为菩萨。这时，国中贫者须赖上前礼拜佛足，退后站立，对佛陀说：‘我行走在这城中，得到一颗明月金珠，价值相当于一个阎浮提（Jambudvīpa，人世间），想把它送给贫困的人。观察这个国家，唯独国王最为贫穷。这是为什么呢？因为他贪欲无厌，赋税徭役不停，扰民不止，导致全国百姓疲惫不堪，被强迫劳役，身体羸弱，伤病缠身，下层人民劳苦不堪。而国王自己却被欲望束缚，不考虑无常，不遵循正道治理国家。因此，我献上这颗明月珠，他却不肯接受，反而质问我贫富的证据。所以，我希望见到如来，您无所不开导，无所不护佑，能为我分析疑虑，消除污垢，解开这个疑惑。’ 佛陀说：‘须赖啊！你真是富有！你的言语至诚，大王不必怀疑。’ 国王说：‘是的，世尊！请用您真实不虚的教诲来启发我这蒙昧的心灵。’ 佛陀为了善巧方便地护持国王的心意，显现其义理说：‘大王您且仔细听！也有因缘说您富有，须赖没有；也有重要的道理说须赖富有，您不能相比。所谓您的富有，是指您拥有国家的财富：金银、璧玉、水晶、琉璃、珍珠、珊瑚、砗磲、玛瑙、象马、宫殿，所有这些都非常富足，可以自在地支配，这是您的富有，须赖所没有的。’
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English version: 'Prepare fragrant flowers and treasures, pearl-adorned canopies and banners of silk, let the many musicians play the five tones, and offer bright and beautiful offerings to the Buddha.' Then Sudatta, with hands clasped, bared his right shoulder, knelt on both knees, and facing the Buddha from afar, spoke in verse: 'Buddha, you fully know the minds of all, you see all sincerity, may you listen to my sincere intention, and manifest your divine power before me.' At that moment, the earth immediately shook greatly, and the Buddha, along with five hundred Bhikshus (monks) and two hundred Bodhisattvas, manifested from the earth and appeared above the royal palace. Śakra devānām indra (the king of gods), Brahmā, the Four Heavenly Kings (Cāturmahārājika), and countless hundreds and thousands of devas (gods) all came following the Buddha. The king and his officials and people, seeing the Buddha manifest his divine power, were all filled with awe and reverence, and bowed down to the Buddha's feet with even greater respect. Several thousand people, out of reverence, made the vow to become Bodhisattvas. Then, Sudatta, the poor man of the kingdom, stepped forward, bowed at the Buddha's feet, stepped back, and said to the Buddha: 'As I walked through this city, I obtained a bright moon golden pearl, worth the value of one Jambudvīpa (the human world), and I intended to give it to the poor. Observing this kingdom, only the king is the poorest. Why is this? Because he is insatiably greedy, his taxes and levies never cease, and his harassment of the people never stops, causing the people of the entire country to be exhausted, forced into labor, their bodies weak, and afflicted with injuries and illnesses. The lower classes suffer greatly. The king himself is bound by desires, does not consider impermanence, and does not govern the country according to the right path. Therefore, when I offered this bright moon pearl, he refused to accept it, and instead questioned me about the evidence of poverty and wealth. Therefore, I wish to see the Tathagata (Buddha), who guides all without exception, protects all without exception, and can analyze my doubts, remove my defilements, and resolve this confusion.' The Buddha said: 'Sudatta! You are truly wealthy! Your words are sincere, the great king need not doubt.' The king said: 'Yes, World Honored One! Please use your true and genuine teachings to enlighten my ignorant mind.' The Buddha, with skillful means to protect the king's mind, revealed the meaning, saying: 'Great King, listen carefully! There are also reasons to say that you are wealthy, which Sudatta does not have; and there are also important reasons to say that Sudatta is wealthy, which you cannot compare to. What is meant by your wealth is that you possess the wealth of the kingdom: gold, silver, jade, crystal, lapis lazuli, pearls, coral, tridacna, agate, elephants, horses, palaces, all of which are very abundant and can be freely controlled. This is your wealth, which Sudatta does not have.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------