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大正藏第 14 册 No. 0531 佛说长者音悦经 No. 531 佛说长者音悦经 吴月支优婆塞支谦译 闻如是： 一时佛在罗阅祇耆阇崛山中，与尊弟子千二百五十人俱，及诸菩萨、清信士女，一切普会，围绕说法。 佛告大众：“彼有长者，名曰音悦，财富无数。年老无子，以为愁戚。虽其然者，宿福所追，其报有四：一者、夫人产男，端正无比；二者、五百白马同时生驹；三者、国王遣使者拜授金印；四者、五百宝船同时俱至。” 阿难白佛：“何等宝船而俱至乎？” 佛告阿难：“长者音悦群族殊多，先此之时遣五百人乘船入海，既获众宝，安隐还家，是故如来说此四福同时普集。长者欢喜，心自念言：‘天降福祚，集我之庭。当作甘馔，室族相庆。’即如所言，兴作大厨。娱乐尽欢，鼓乐、弦歌声闻于天。是时四大天王、释梵天王、诸龙、鬼王、阿须伦王、一切神王，各与眷属侧塞虚空，看此长者，福德无量。 “如来神达，知此长者欢喜踊跃。因其欢悦，欲往称叹，若其开解，可殖福栽。如来应时歌颂吉祥八种之音，往于门外而说颂曰： “‘长者今日， 吉祥集至， 一切福应， 室族吉利。 昔所殖福， 现代汉语译本 《佛说长者音悦经》 吴月支优婆塞支谦译 我（阿难）听闻是这样： 一时，佛陀在罗阅祇（Rāmagṛha，王舍城）的耆阇崛山（Gṛdhrakūṭa，鹫峰山）中，与一千二百五十位尊贵的弟子在一起，还有诸位菩萨、清信士女，大家都聚集在一起，围绕着佛陀听法。 佛陀告诉大众：‘那里有一位长者，名叫音悦，拥有无数的财富。他年老了却没有儿子，为此感到忧愁。即使如此，由于他过去所种的福报，他得到了四种果报：第一，他的夫人产下一个男孩，相貌端正无比；第二，五百匹白马同时生下小马；第三，国王派遣使者授予他金印；第四，五百艘宝船同时抵达。’ 阿难问佛：‘是什么样的宝船同时抵达呢？’ 佛陀告诉阿难：‘长者音悦的家族非常庞大，先前他派遣五百人乘船入海，他们获得了许多宝物，平安地返回家，因此如来说这四种福报同时聚集。长者非常欢喜，心里想：‘这是上天降下的福气，聚集在我的家中。我应当准备丰盛的食物，与家人一同庆祝。’于是，他就按照所想的，开始准备盛大的宴席。大家尽情地娱乐欢快，鼓乐、弦歌的声音传到天上。这时，四大天王（Caturmahārājakayikas）、释梵天王（Śakra-Brahmā）、诸龙王、鬼王、阿须伦王（Asura）、一切神王，各自带着眷属，挤满了虚空，观看这位长者，他的福德真是无量。 ‘如来以神通之力，知道这位长者欢喜踊跃。因为他的欢悦，想要前去称赞他，如果他能因此开悟理解，就可以种植福田。如来应时唱颂吉祥的八种声音，来到门外，说了这首偈颂：’ ‘长者今日， 吉祥集至， 一切福应， 室族吉利。 昔所殖福，’
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English version The Sutra of Elder Yinyue Spoken by the Buddha Translated by Upasaka Zhi Qian of Yuezhi during the Wu Dynasty Thus have I heard: At one time, the Buddha was in Mount Gṛdhrakūṭa (Vulture Peak) in Rāmagṛha (Rajgir), together with 1,250 venerable disciples, as well as various Bodhisattvas, faithful laymen and laywomen, all gathered together, surrounding the Buddha and listening to the Dharma. The Buddha told the assembly: 'There is an elder there named Yinyue, who possesses countless riches. He is old but has no son, and is worried about this. Even so, due to the blessings he accumulated in the past, he receives four rewards: first, his wife gives birth to a son, who is incomparably handsome; second, five hundred white horses simultaneously give birth to foals; third, the king sends a messenger to bestow upon him a golden seal; fourth, five hundred treasure ships arrive at the same time.' Ananda asked the Buddha: 'What kind of treasure ships arrive at the same time?' The Buddha told Ananda: 'Elder Yinyue's clan is very large. Previously, he sent five hundred people by ship into the sea. They obtained many treasures and returned home safely. Therefore, the Tathagata says that these four blessings gather at the same time. The elder is very happy and thinks to himself: 'This is a blessing bestowed by heaven, gathered in my home. I should prepare a sumptuous feast and celebrate with my family.' So, as he thought, he began to prepare a grand banquet. Everyone enjoyed themselves to the fullest, and the sounds of drums, music, and songs reached the heavens. At this time, the Four Heavenly Kings (Caturmahārājakayikas), Śakra-Brahmā (King of Devas and Brahma), the Dragon Kings, the Ghost Kings, the Asura Kings, and all the Divine Kings, each with their retinues, filled the sky, watching this elder, whose merit and virtue are immeasurable. 'The Tathagata, with his divine powers, knows that this elder is joyful and elated. Because of his joy, he wants to go and praise him. If he can awaken and understand because of this, he can plant fields of blessings. The Tathagata then sang auspicious sounds in eight ways, went to the gate, and spoke this verse:' 'Elder today, Auspicious gatherings arrive, All blessings respond, Family auspicious. Past planted blessings,' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 其报有四， 大小欢悦， 世间无比。 诸天龙神， 咸为降伏， 快哉长者， 猥获吉福。 如春种禾， 秋则成熟， 先作后受， 影报随逐。’
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“尔时长者闻佛德音，五情逸豫，欢喜而出。见佛恭肃，即便启言：‘瞿昙沙门实为神妙！知我室族吉祥无量。枉屈尊神，来相赞叹。’即以好白㲲直金千万两，奉上如来。佛即受之，而为达嚫。 “佛告长者：‘财有五危。世人不知，悭吝、贪惜，不能减割，以周穷乏。寿终神逝，弃财世间。汝今能尔，必获影报。所生之处，福自归身。’ “长者白佛：‘何等五危？’ “佛即报言：‘一者大火，烧之不觉；二者大水，漂没无常；三者县官，夺取无道；四者恶子，用度无限；五者盗贼，所见劫夺。五事一至，不可抑制。譬如有人违犯王法，闭在牢狱，应当诛戮。财物没入其官，岂复能却之乎？又复譬如阿难邠坻，财宝无数。国王夺取，主不能制，亦非神龙所能止之。所以者何？以其前世布施七悔，是以今世七富七贫。’长者闻说，益增踊跃。于是如来忽然还到耆阇崛山。” 尔时国内有尼揵异道人，名曰不兰迦叶，听闻如来诣长者家，歌颂一偈，猥得长者千万两金，心怀悁嫉，心即念言：“瞿昙沙 现代汉语译本 其回报有四种： 巨大的欢喜，世间无与伦比。诸天、龙神，都为之降伏。快乐啊，长者，竟然获得如此吉祥的福报。 如同春天播种禾苗，秋天就会成熟。先付出，后获得，福报就像影子一样紧随其后。’ 当时，长者听闻佛陀美妙的声音，心情舒畅愉悦，欢喜地走了出来。见到佛陀恭敬肃穆，便开口说道：‘瞿昙（Gautama，释迦牟尼佛的姓）沙门（Śrāmaṇa，出家修道者）真是神奇啊！知道我家族吉祥无量。委屈您这样的尊神，来赞叹我家。’随即拿出上好的白色细㲲（一种丝织品），价值一千万两黄金，奉献给如来（Tathāgata，佛的称号）。佛陀接受了，并为他说了随喜之言（达嚫，Dakṣiṇā，布施后的感谢之词）。 佛陀告诉长者：‘财富有五种危险。世人不知道，悭吝、贪惜，不能减少花费，用来周济穷困的人。寿命终结，神识离去，留下财富在世间。你现在能这样做，必定获得福报。所生之处，福报自然归于自身。’ 长者问佛：‘是哪五种危险呢？’ 佛陀回答说：‘一是大火，焚烧起来无法察觉；二是洪水，漂没无常；三是官府，强行夺取没有道理；四是恶子，花费没有限度；五是盗贼，看见就抢夺。这五件事一旦发生，就无法抑制。譬如有人触犯王法，被关在牢狱，应当被处死。财物被没收充公，哪里还能拿回来呢？又譬如阿难邠坻（Anāthapiṇḍika，给孤独长者），财宝无数。国王夺取，主人无法阻止，也不是神龙所能阻止的。这是什么原因呢？因为他前世布施时有七种后悔，所以今世有七次富裕，也有七次贫穷。’长者听了，更加欢喜踊跃。于是如来忽然回到了耆阇崛山（Gṛdhrakūṭa，灵鹫山）。’ 当时，国内有尼揵（Nigaṇṭha，耆那教）异道人，名叫不兰迦叶（Pūraṇa Kāśyapa，六师外道之一），听说如来到长者家，歌颂了一首偈子，就得到了长者一千万两黄金，心中嫉妒，心想：‘瞿昙（Gautama）沙
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English version Its rewards are fourfold: Great joy, unparalleled in the world. All the devas (gods), nāgas (dragons), are subdued by it. How joyful, O householder, that you have obtained such auspicious blessings. It is like sowing rice in the spring, which will ripen in the autumn. First you give, then you receive; the reward follows like a shadow.’ At that time, the householder, hearing the Buddha's virtuous voice, felt his five senses refreshed and joyful, and he came out. Seeing the Buddha reverent and solemn, he immediately said: ‘The Śrāmaṇa (ascetic) Gautama (Buddha's family name) is truly wondrous! He knows that my family is blessed immeasurably. It is a condescension for such a venerable being to come and praise my home.’ Immediately, he offered the Tathāgata (Buddha) a fine white silk cloth worth ten million gold pieces. The Buddha accepted it and spoke words of appreciation (Dakṣiṇā). The Buddha said to the householder: ‘Wealth has five dangers. People in the world do not know this, and they are miserly and greedy, unable to reduce their spending to help the poor. When their lives end and their spirits depart, they leave their wealth behind in the world. If you can do as you have done, you will surely receive a reward. Wherever you are born, blessings will naturally return to you.’ The householder asked the Buddha: ‘What are the five dangers?’ The Buddha replied: ‘First, a great fire, which burns without warning; second, a great flood, which sweeps away everything impermanently; third, government officials, who seize property unjustly; fourth, wicked sons, whose spending is limitless; fifth, thieves, who rob whatever they see. Once these five things occur, they cannot be stopped. For example, if someone violates the law of the king and is imprisoned, they should be executed. Their property is confiscated by the government; how can they get it back? Furthermore, consider Anāthapiṇḍika (a wealthy merchant), who had countless treasures. The king seized them, and the owner could not stop him, nor could the nāgas (dragons) stop him. Why is this? Because in his past life, he had seven regrets after giving alms, so in this life, he has seven times been rich and seven times been poor.’ Hearing this, the householder became even more joyful. Then, the Tathāgata suddenly returned to Gṛdhrakūṭa (Vulture Peak).’ At that time, there was a Nigaṇṭha (Jain) heretic in the country named Pūraṇa Kāśyapa (one of the six heretical teachers), who heard that the Tathāgata had gone to the householder's home, recited a verse, and received ten million gold pieces from the householder. He was filled with jealousy and thought: ‘The Śrāmaṇa (ascetic) Gautama -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 门尚能得金，况我往乞，当不得乎？”
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又自念言：“我当往求瞿昙沙门所可说偈，然后往乞，必得珍宝。嗟叹之宜，当胜瞿昙。” 不兰迦叶怀此愚痴、妒嫉之意而往稽首问讯如来，长跪白佛：“薄德无福，衣食不充。传闻瞿昙诣长者家，歌颂一偈，大得珍宝。宁可哀矜，赐所说偈，令吾讽诵。当往咨嗟，冀望得宝。” 如来三达，知此长者却后一时财宝当散。不兰迦叶不知时宜，遭厄之家而说吉祥，必得长者无量杖痛。如来告言：“不惜此偈。所以者何？汝不知时。卿说此偈，必得楚痛。是故如来违卿所求。若更欲得应时之说、绝妙之句，吾当与汝。既使长者得闻真言，又可免于捶毒之痛。” 不兰迦叶心自念言：“瞿昙沙门不欲令我往乞珍宝，是故吝惜，不肯与我。”即便重启：“其于与我，焉知余事？” 如来慈愍，谏之满三，终不信解。佛亦豫知，不兰迦叶前世因缘，应受此痛。如来又云：“罪不可债。”佛即为说吉祥之偈。尼干讽诵，一岁乃闇。 然后长者失火烧舍，珍奇了尽；五百马驹同时烧死；所生妙子一旦终亡；王遣使者录夺金印。后复乘船入海采宝，安隐来还，泊岸数日，五百宝船一旦漂没。室族大小无不愁毒。譬如有人而被诛戮，未死之顷，愁怖难言。 现代汉语译本：‘门都能得到金子，何况我去乞讨，难道得不到吗？’ 他又自己想：‘我应该去向瞿昙（Gotama）沙门（释迦牟尼佛的称号，意为‘沙门’）求取他所说的偈颂，然后去乞讨，必定能得到珍宝。我赞美时的辞藻，一定会胜过瞿昙。’ 不兰迦叶（Purana Kassapa，六师外道之一）怀着这种愚痴、嫉妒的心思，前去向如来（Tathagata，佛的称号，意为‘如来’）稽首问讯，长跪禀告佛陀：‘我薄德无福，衣食不足。听说瞿昙您到长者家，歌颂一偈，就得到了大量的珍宝。您能否慈悲怜悯，赐给我您所说的偈颂，让我诵读。我将前去赞美，希望能够得到珍宝。’ 如来具足三明六通，知道这位长者过一会儿财宝就要散失。不兰迦叶不懂得时机，在遭遇灾祸的家庭说吉祥话，必定会遭到长者无数的杖打。如来告诉他：‘我并不吝惜这首偈颂。为什么呢？因为你不知道时机。你诵说这首偈颂，必定会遭受痛苦。因此如来不答应你的请求。如果想要得到应时之说、绝妙之句，我可以给你。这样既能使长者听到真言，又可以免于捶打的痛苦。’ 不兰迦叶心中暗自想：‘瞿昙沙门是不想让我去乞讨珍宝，所以吝惜，不肯给我。’随即再次请求：‘他既然愿意给我，又怎么知道其他的事情呢？’ 如来慈悲怜悯，劝谏了他三次，但他始终不相信理解。佛陀也预先知道，不兰迦叶前世的因缘，应该遭受这种痛苦。如来说：‘罪业是无法逃脱的。’佛陀就为他说了吉祥的偈颂。尼干（Nigantha，耆那教徒）讽诵这首偈颂，一年后才勉强记住。 后来长者家失火，房屋被烧毁，珍宝全部烧尽；五百匹小马驹同时被烧死；所生的妙子突然死亡；国王派遣使者没收了他的金印。后来他又乘船入海采宝，平安归来，停靠在岸边几天后，五百艘宝船突然沉没。全家老小没有不愁苦悲伤的。就像有人要被处决，还没死的时候，那种愁苦恐惧难以言说。
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English version: 'The door was able to obtain gold, how much more so if I go begging, shouldn't I be able to obtain it?' He further thought to himself: 'I should go and ask Gotama (Gotama, an epithet of Shakyamuni Buddha, meaning 'ascetic') the Shramana (Shramana, meaning 'ascetic') for the verse he speaks, and then go begging, and I will surely obtain treasures. My eloquence in praise will surely surpass Gotama.' Purana Kassapa (Purana Kassapa, one of the Six Heretical Teachers) harboring this foolish and jealous intention, went to pay respects and inquire after the Tathagata (Tathagata, an epithet of the Buddha, meaning 'Thus Gone'), knelt and said to the Buddha: 'I am of little virtue and without blessings, my clothing and food are insufficient. I have heard that Gotama went to the house of an elder, sang a verse, and obtained great treasures. Could you have compassion and bestow upon me the verse you spoke, so that I may recite it? I will go and praise, hoping to obtain treasures.' The Tathagata, with his three kinds of knowledge, knew that this elder's wealth would be scattered shortly. Purana Kassapa did not understand the timing, speaking of auspiciousness in a family facing disaster, he would surely receive countless beatings from the elder. The Tathagata told him: 'I do not begrudge this verse. Why? Because you do not know the timing. If you recite this verse, you will surely suffer pain. Therefore, the Tathagata declines your request. If you wish to obtain timely words and exquisite phrases, I will give them to you. This way, the elder can hear the true words, and you can avoid the pain of being beaten.' Purana Kassapa thought to himself: 'Gotama the Shramana does not want me to go begging for treasures, therefore he is stingy and unwilling to give it to me.' He then requested again: 'Since he is willing to give it to me, how would he know about other matters?' The Tathagata, with compassion, advised him three times, but he still did not believe or understand. The Buddha also knew in advance that Purana Kassapa's past karma was such that he should suffer this pain. The Tathagata also said: 'Sin cannot be escaped.' The Buddha then spoke the auspicious verse for him. The Nigantha (Nigantha, Jain ascetics) recited this verse, and it took him a year to barely memorize it. Later, the elder's house caught fire, and the house was burned down, and all the treasures were burned to ashes; five hundred foals were burned to death at the same time; the wonderful son that was born suddenly died; the king sent messengers to confiscate his golden seal. Later, he boarded a ship to go to sea to collect treasures, returned safely, and after anchoring on the shore for a few days, five hundred treasure ships suddenly sank. All the members of the family were filled with sorrow and grief. It was like someone being executed, and before dying, the sorrow and fear were indescribable. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------