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English version It is only due to the karmic destiny of past lives that one does not believe in morality and refuses to do good. In this life, one commits evil, and the heavenly deities record it. When life ends, one falls into evil paths. Therefore, there are natural Naraka (hell), beasts, Bixa (a creeping plant, symbolizing a harsh living environment), and tiny creatures that crawl and fly. They revolve within these realms, life after life, without end, difficult to escape, and suffer unspeakable pain. These are the two great evils, two great pains, and two great torments. Diligence and hardship are like this, like fire burning a person's body. If a person can, from within, control their mind with one focus, correct their behavior, do good alone, and not do evil, they can liberate themselves alone, gain merit, achieve longevity, transcend the world, and reach the path of Nirvana (the highest state in Buddhism). These are the two great goods. The Buddha said, 'The third evil is that people in the world depend on each other, living together between heaven and earth, with lifespans of only a few decades. Among them are the wealthy and noble, the wise and virtuous; below are the poor, the weak, and the foolish; in between are the wicked, whose hearts are full of malice, whose bodies and minds are not upright, who constantly think of lewdness and debauchery, whose hearts are filled with vexation; whose desires are intertwined, who are restless; who are greedy and stingy, wanting only to gain without effort; who are lustful for beauty, and whose behavior is licentious. They despise their wives, secretly engage in illicit affairs, use family possessions to associate with bad people, gather for feasting and drinking, and commit evil together. They raise armies and rebel, attack cities and seize land, rob and kill, forcefully take what is not theirs, steal property, and refuse to work for a living; they refuse to do what they should do; their evil thoughts are outward, they cannot focus on doing good; they want to achieve evil deeds, but fear the power of others, so they take what they have stolen home. They live together, indulging their desires, enjoying themselves to the fullest, and defiling other men's wives. They even disrespect their own relatives, disregarding elders and juniors, and everyone hates them. Their families, both inside and outside, suffer because of them. They also do not fear the government or the law, and have no scruples. These evil deeds are recorded, and they will naturally fall into prison. The sun and moon illuminate, the deities record, and all the gods take note.' Therefore, there are natural Naraka (hell), beasts, Bixa (a creeping plant, symbolizing a harsh living environment), and tiny creatures that crawl and fly. They revolve within these realms. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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其中，世世累劫，无有出期，难得度脱，痛不可言，是为三大恶、三痛、三烧，勤苦如是，比若火起烧人身，人能自于其中一心制意、端身正行、独作众善、不为众恶者，身独度脱，得其福德，可得长寿度世上天泥洹之道，是为三大善。” 佛言：“其四恶者，诸恶人不能作善，自相坏败，转相教令，共作众恶。主为传言，但欲两舌、恶口、骂詈、妄语，相嫉更相斗乱。憎嫉善人，败坏贤善，于傍快恶。复不孝顺供养父母，轻易师父知识，无信难得诚实。自言尊贵有道，横行威武，加卷力势，侵克易人不能自知。为恶无自羞惭，自用颇健，令人承事敬畏。复不敬畏天地、神明、日月，亦不可教令作善，不可降化，自用偃蹇，谓常当尔。亦复无忧哀心，亦不知恐惧，恣意憍慢如是，天神记识。 “赖其前世宿命颇作福德，小善扶接，营护助之。今世作恶，福德尽儩，诸善鬼神各去离之，身独空立，无所复依。受重殃谪，寿命终身恶绕归，自然迫促，当往追逐，不得止息。自然众恶共趣顿乏，其有名籍在神明所，殃咎引牵当值相得，当往趣向。受过谪罚，身心摧碎，神形苦极，不得离却，但得前行，入于火镬。当是时悔复何益？当复何及？ “天道自然，不得蹉跌，故有泥犁、禽兽、薜荔、蜎飞蠕动之 现代汉语译本： “他们世世代代、累劫受苦，没有解脱之期，难以得到救度，痛苦难以言说，这就是三大恶、三痛、三烧。勤苦如此，就像火烧人身一样。如果有人能在其中一心控制自己的意念，端正自己的行为，独自行善而不作恶，那么他就能独自解脱，获得福德，可以长寿，度过世间，到达涅槃之道，这就是三大善。” 佛说：“那四种恶人，不能行善，自相残害，互相教唆，一起作恶。他们以传话为乐，只喜欢搬弄是非、恶语伤人、谩骂、说谎，互相嫉妒，争斗不休。他们憎恨善良的人，破坏贤良，在一旁幸灾乐祸。他们不孝顺父母，不尊敬师长，不讲信用，难以诚实。他们自称尊贵有道，横行霸道，仗势欺人，侵占他人，却不自知。他们作恶不知羞耻，自以为是，强迫别人侍奉敬畏自己。他们不敬畏天地、神明、日月，也不接受教诲，不肯行善，固执己见，自以为是。他们没有忧愁哀伤之心，也不知道恐惧，恣意骄横，天神都记录在案。 “幸亏他们前世积累了一些福德，小小的善行扶持着他们，保护着他们。今生作恶，福德耗尽，诸善鬼神都离他们而去，他们孤身一人，无所依靠。他们将遭受重大的灾祸，寿命终结时，恶报缠身，自然而然地被逼迫追逐，不得停息。各种恶报一起涌来，使他们疲惫不堪。他们的名字记录在神明那里，灾祸牵引着他们，让他们遭受报应，他们将前往受罚，身心摧残，痛苦至极，无法逃脱，只能向前走，进入火热的地狱。到了那时，后悔又有什么用呢？又怎么来得及呢？” “天道自然，不会有差错，所以有地狱、禽兽、饿鬼、蜎飞蠕动等各种恶道。”
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English version: ‘Throughout countless lifetimes, they suffer without end, finding it difficult to attain liberation, their pain indescribable. These are the three great evils, three pains, and three burnings. Their suffering is like being consumed by fire. If one can, amidst this, control their mind with focus, rectify their actions, practice good deeds alone and refrain from evil, then they can achieve liberation alone, gain merit, attain longevity, transcend the world, and reach the path of Nirvana. These are the three great goods.’ The Buddha said, ‘The four types of evil people are those who cannot do good, who harm each other, incite each other, and commit evil together. They delight in spreading rumors, enjoy gossiping, using harsh words, cursing, and lying. They are jealous of each other and constantly fight. They hate good people, destroy the virtuous, and rejoice in the misfortune of others. They are not filial to their parents, do not respect their teachers, are untrustworthy, and lack sincerity. They claim to be noble and virtuous, act arrogantly, abuse their power, and exploit others without realizing it. They commit evil without shame, are self-righteous, and force others to serve and fear them. They do not respect heaven, gods, the sun, or the moon, and they refuse to be taught or do good. They are stubborn and self-willed. They have no sorrow or pity, nor do they know fear. They are arrogant and reckless, and the gods record all of this.’ ‘Fortunately, they accumulated some merit in their past lives, and these small good deeds support and protect them. But in this life, they commit evil, and their merit is exhausted. All the good spirits leave them, and they stand alone, with nothing to rely on. They will suffer great calamities. When their lives end, evil retribution will surround them, and they will be naturally pursued without rest. All kinds of evil will rush upon them, making them weary. Their names are recorded by the gods, and calamities will drag them to face their retribution. They will go to suffer punishment, their bodies and minds will be crushed, and they will suffer extreme pain, unable to escape. They can only move forward, entering the fiery hell. At that time, what use is regret? How can it be in time?’ ‘The way of heaven is natural and without error. Therefore, there are hells, beasts, hungry ghosts, and all kinds of crawling and flying creatures in the evil realms.’ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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属，展转其中，世世累劫，无有出期，难得解脱，痛不可言，是为四大恶、四痛、四烧。 “勤苦如是，比如火起烧人身。人能于其中一心制意、端身正行、独作众善、不为众恶者，身独度脱，得其福德，可得长寿度世上天泥洹之道，是为四大善。” 佛言：“其五恶者，世人徙倚懈惰，不肯作善，不念治生，妻子饥寒，父母俱然。欲呵教其子，其子恶心，瞋目应怒。言令不和，违戾反逆剧于野人，比若怨家，不如无子。妄遍假贷，众共患厌，尤无反复，无有报偿之心，穷贫困乏，不能复得。辜较谐声，放纵游散，串数唐得，自用赈给，不畏防禁。饮食无极，吃酒嗜美，出入无有期度。鲁扈抵突，不知人情，睢眄强制。见人有喜，憎嫉恚之。无义无礼，自用职当，不可谏晓。亦复不忧念父母、妻子有无，又复不念卒报父母之德，亦复不念师父之恩。心常念恶、口常言恶，日不成就。不信道德、不信有贤明先圣、不信作善为道可得度世、不信世间有佛。欲杀罗汉、斗比丘僧，常欲杀人——欲杀父母、兄弟、妻子、宗亲、朋友。父母、兄弟、妻子、宗亲、朋友憎恶见之，欲使之死。不信佛经语、不信人寿命终尽死，后世复生、不信作善得善、不信作恶得恶。 “如是曹人——男子、女人——心意俱然， 现代汉语译本：他们（指众生）在其中辗转轮回，世世代代，累劫不止，没有脱离的时候，难以得到解脱，痛苦难以言说，这就是所谓的四大恶、四痛、四烧。 ‘勤勉修行如此，就像火烧身一样。如果有人能够一心控制自己的意念，端正自己的行为，独自修行善事，不做任何恶事，那么这个人就能独自解脱，获得福德，可以长寿，度过世间，最终到达涅槃的境界，这就是所谓的四大善。’ 佛说：‘这五种恶行是：世人游移不定，懈怠懒惰，不肯行善，不考虑谋生，导致妻子饥寒，父母也跟着受苦。想要教训自己的孩子，孩子却心怀恶意，怒目而视。言语不和，违背反抗，比野人还不如，就像仇家一样，还不如没有孩子。到处借贷，大家都厌恶他，尤其不肯悔改，没有偿还的心，穷困潦倒，无法翻身。与人勾结，放纵游荡，串通作弊，自己挥霍，不畏惧法律的禁止。饮食没有节制，贪恋酒肉，出入没有规律。粗鲁蛮横，不通人情，斜眼看人，强迫他人。看到别人高兴，就嫉妒憎恨。不讲道义，不讲礼貌，自以为是，不可劝说。也不关心父母、妻子的生活状况，也不念及父母的养育之恩，也不念及师父的教诲之恩。心中常想恶事，口中常说恶语，一天到晚没有成就。不相信道德，不相信有贤明的先圣，不相信行善可以得道，可以度过世间，不相信世间有佛。想要杀害阿罗汉（已证得无生的人），挑拨比丘僧团的争斗，常常想要杀人——想要杀害父母、兄弟、妻子、亲戚、朋友。父母、兄弟、妻子、亲戚、朋友都憎恨他，想要他死。不相信佛经所说的话，不相信人的寿命终结会死亡，死后还会再生，不相信行善会得到善报，不相信作恶会得到恶报。 ‘像这样的人——男人、女人——心意都是如此，'
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English version: They (referring to sentient beings) revolve within it, lifetime after lifetime, kalpa after kalpa, without an end, difficult to attain liberation, the pain is indescribable, these are called the four great evils, four pains, and four burnings. 'Such diligent practice is like a fire burning the body. If a person can single-mindedly control their thoughts, rectify their actions, practice good deeds alone, and not do any evil, then this person can liberate themselves alone, obtain blessings, can live long, pass through the world, and finally reach the state of Nirvana, these are called the four great goods.' The Buddha said: 'These five evils are: people in the world are indecisive, lazy and indolent, unwilling to do good, do not consider making a living, causing their wives and children to suffer from hunger and cold, and their parents also suffer. Wanting to teach their children, the children harbor malice, glare with anger. Their words are discordant, they disobey and rebel, worse than savages, like enemies, it would be better not to have children. They borrow everywhere, everyone is disgusted with them, especially unwilling to repent, have no intention of repaying, are impoverished and unable to recover. They collude with others, indulge in wandering, conspire to cheat, squander for themselves, and do not fear the prohibition of the law. They have no restraint in eating and drinking, are greedy for wine and meat, and their comings and goings have no regularity. They are rude and overbearing, do not understand human feelings, look at people askance, and force others. When they see others happy, they become jealous and hateful. They are unrighteous, impolite, self-righteous, and cannot be persuaded. They also do not care about the living conditions of their parents and wives, nor do they remember the kindness of their parents in raising them, nor do they remember the kindness of their teachers in teaching them. Their minds are always thinking of evil, their mouths are always speaking evil, and they accomplish nothing all day long. They do not believe in morality, do not believe in wise and virtuous sages, do not believe that doing good can attain the Way, can pass through the world, and do not believe that there is a Buddha in the world. They want to kill Arhats (those who have attained no-birth), provoke conflicts among the Bhikkhu Sangha, and often want to kill people—want to kill their parents, brothers, wives, relatives, and friends. Their parents, brothers, wives, relatives, and friends all hate them and want them to die. They do not believe in the words of the Buddhist scriptures, do not believe that people's lives will end in death, and that they will be reborn after death, do not believe that doing good will bring good rewards, and do not believe that doing evil will bring evil consequences.' 'Such people—men and women—their minds are all like this,' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------