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English version: (King Ajatashatru) was neither pleased nor angry, nor did he accept what they said. He then said to Prince Jivaka (Jivaka, a name, a prince): 'Jivaka! A Shramana (Shramana, a renunciate) came to me and said: 'That Tathagata (Tathagata, title of the Buddha), Arhat (Arhat, title of an enlightened being), Samyaksambuddha (Samyaksambuddha, title of a fully enlightened one) has predicted that (I), having killed my father and committed this heinous crime, shall fall into hell after death as quickly as a ball is struck. After dying from hell, I shall be born in the Heaven of the Four Great Kings (Caturmaharajika, the first heaven of the desire realm in Buddhism), the Heaven of the Thirty-three (Trayastrimsa, the second heaven of the desire realm in Buddhism), the Yama Heaven (Yama, the third heaven of the desire realm in Buddhism), the Tushita Heaven (Tusita, the fourth heaven of the desire realm in Buddhism), the Nirmanarati Heaven (Nirmanarati, the fifth heaven of the desire realm in Buddhism), and the Paranirmita-vasavartin Heaven (Paranirmita-vasavartin, the sixth heaven of the desire realm in Buddhism). After dying from there, I shall again be born in the Nirmanarati Heaven, the Tushita Heaven, the Yama Heaven, the Heaven of the Thirty-three, and the palace of the Four Great Kings. After dying from there, I shall be born in the human realm; finally, I shall obtain a human body, shave my head and beard, wear the three robes (kasaya, monastic robes), with firm faith, renounce the world and study the Way, and become a Pratyekabuddha (Pratyekabuddha, a solitary Buddha) named Vimala (Vimala, meaning 'stainless'). Go, Jivaka! To that Shramana Gautama (Shramana Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha), and ascertain whether these words are true or not?'' Jivaka replied: 'Yes, Great King!' At that time, Prince Jivaka, having received the instructions of the King of Magadha (Magadha, an ancient Indian kingdom), left Rajagrha (Rajagrha, an ancient Indian city) and went to Vulture Peak (Gridhrakuta, a mountain name), and arrived at the place of the World-Honored One (Bhagavan, title of the Buddha). Having arrived, he bowed his head to the ground at the Buddha's feet and sat down on one side. At that time, Prince Jivaka recounted all the words and teachings spoken by the King of Magadha to the Tathagata (Tathagata, title of the Buddha). The World-Honored One said to Jivaka: 'Yes, Jivaka! The words of the Buddha, the World-Honored One, are not false; what is said accords with the facts. Why is this so? Jivaka! That King Ajatashatru (Ajatashatru, a name, a king) shall attain rootless faith (amula-sraddha, lack of firm faith in the Dharma). Jivaka! All men and women, all of them shall have this tendency without any difference.' At that time, Prince Jivaka, having received these teachings from the Tathagata, immediately rose from his seat, bowed his head to the ground at the Buddha's feet, and then withdrew and went to the King of Magadha. Having arrived, he said to King Ajatashatru: 'That Tathagata, Arhat, Samyaksambuddha, has indeed spoken these words. Why is this so? All those who attain rootless faith are without difference. May the Great King go to that Tathagata, Arhat, Samyaksambuddha.' At that time, the King replied: 'Jivaka! I have heard that that Shramana Gautama has such incantations that he can subdue the people, so that no heretical or heterodox teachings do not accept his teachings, is --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chinese
故我不堪任往见沙门瞿昙。且住，耆域！我当观察彼沙门瞿昙，为有一切智不？设当有一切智者，然后我当往见彼沙门瞿昙。” 时耆域王子，从摩竭国王闻是语，出罗阅城，诣灵鹫山，至世尊所。到已头面礼足，在一面坐，以此义白世尊言。 时，世尊告曰：“耆域！摩竭国王不久当来至我所，当成无根信，设我取泥洹日后，当供养我舍利。”耆域王子欢喜踊跃，不能自胜。时世尊与耆域王子说微妙法，令发欢喜。 时，耆域王子从如来闻此深法，即从坐起，头面礼足，绕三匝，便退而去。时，耆域王子闻佛所说，欢喜奉行。 阿阇世王问五逆经 现代汉语译本：因此，我不适合前去拜见沙门瞿昙（Śramaṇa Gautama，释迦牟尼佛）。先住下吧，耆域（Jīvaka）！我应当观察那位沙门瞿昙，看他是否具有一切智。如果他确实具有一切智，然后我才去拜见那位沙门瞿昙。 当时，耆域王子从摩竭陀（Magadha）国王那里听到这些话，便离开罗阅城（Rājagṛha），前往灵鹫山（Gṛdhrakūṭa），到达世尊（Bhagavān，佛陀）所在之处。到达后，他顶礼佛足，在一旁坐下，并将此事禀告世尊。 当时，世尊告诉耆域：‘耆域！摩竭陀国王不久将会来到我这里，将会生起无根信（unrooted faith，不依赖于任何外在条件的信心），即使在我涅槃（Nirvāṇa，圆寂）之后，他也会供养我的舍利（śarīra，遗骨）。’耆域王子听后欢喜踊跃，无法自持。当时，世尊为耆域王子宣说了微妙的佛法，使他心生欢喜。 当时，耆域王子从如来（Tathāgata，佛陀）那里听闻了这甚深的佛法，便从座位上起身，顶礼佛足，绕佛三匝，然后退下离去。当时，耆域王子听闻佛陀所说，欢喜地信受奉行。 《阿阇世王问五逆经》
English
English version: 'Therefore, I am not fit to go and see the Śramaṇa Gautama (ascetic Gautama, referring to the Buddha). Stay here, Jīvaka (name of a physician)! I should observe that Śramaṇa Gautama to see if he possesses all-knowing wisdom. If he truly possesses all-knowing wisdom, then I will go and see that Śramaṇa Gautama.' At that time, Prince Jīvaka, having heard these words from the King of Magadha (ancient Indian kingdom), left Rājagṛha (capital city of Magadha) and went to Gṛdhrakūṭa (Vulture Peak Mountain), arriving at the place where the Bhagavan (the Blessed One, referring to the Buddha) was. Having arrived, he bowed his head to the ground at the Buddha's feet, sat down to one side, and reported this matter to the Bhagavan. At that time, the Bhagavan said to Jīvaka, 'Jīvaka! The King of Magadha will soon come to me, and he will develop unrooted faith (faith that arises without external conditions). Even after my Nirvāṇa (passing away), he will make offerings to my śarīra (relics).' Prince Jīvaka rejoiced and was overjoyed, unable to contain himself. At that time, the Bhagavan spoke subtle Dharma (teachings) to Prince Jīvaka, causing him to be delighted. At that time, Prince Jīvaka, having heard this profound Dharma from the Tathāgata (the Thus-Gone One, referring to the Buddha), immediately rose from his seat, bowed his head to the ground at the Buddha's feet, circumambulated the Buddha three times, and then withdrew and departed. At that time, Prince Jīvaka, having heard what the Buddha said, joyfully accepted and practiced it. The Sutra of King Ajātasattu's Questions on the Five Heinous Offenses --------------------------------------------------------------------------------