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English version: The Buddha said to Shakra (Shakra, a deity): 'World Honored One! That Cueva Nanga Dharma Deva (Cueva Nanga Dharma, name of a deity) is experiencing the five signs of decay, with only seven days left to live. He writhes on the ground, weeping in sorrow, recounting his sufferings, moving those who see him. I went to his abode and, upon seeing this, asked him: 'Why, O virtuous one, do you weep and grieve so bitterly, appearing so haggard?' Then Cueva Nanga Dharma told me: 'My life is now only seven days long. After death, I will fall into Jambudvipa (Jambudvipa, the world we live in), be born in Rajagriha (Rajagriha, an ancient Indian city), and take the form of a pig, feeding on filth for many years.' Hearing this, I felt great compassion and told him: 'If you wish to escape this suffering, O virtuous one, you should take refuge in the Three Jewels. Say these words: 'I take refuge in the Buddha, the Honored One with two feet; I take refuge in the Dharma, the Honored One free from desire; I take refuge in the Sangha, the Honored One among the assembly.' Then Cueva Nanga Dharma, fearing death and the animal realm, said to me: 'I now take refuge in the Buddha, the Honored One with two feet; I take refuge in the Dharma, the Honored One free from desire; I take refuge in the Sangha, the Honored One among the assembly.' After Cueva Nanga Dharma took the Three Refuges, he passed away. World Honored One, I do not know where Cueva Nanga Dharma has been reborn?' Then the World Honored One, with perfect knowledge (perfect knowledge, the wisdom of the Buddha), said to Shakra (Shakra, a deity): 'Kausika (Kausika, another name for Shakra)! That Cueva Nanga Dharma Deva has already been reborn in the Tushita Heaven (Tushita, one of the heavens in the desire realm), enjoying the pleasures of the five desires.' Then Shakra, Lord of the Devas, hearing the Buddha's words, rejoiced and was elated, his mind at ease, his faculties complete. He then spoke a gatha (gatha, a verse) before the Buddha: 'If one takes refuge in the Buddha, they will not fall into evil realms, Having abandoned the human body, they will attain a heavenly body; If one takes refuge in the Dharma, they will not fall into evil realms, Having abandoned the human body, they will attain a heavenly body; If one takes refuge in the Sangha, they will not fall into evil realms, Having abandoned the human body, they will attain a heavenly body.' He further spoke a gatha: 'Sincerely taking refuge in the Buddha, that person will attain, Whether day or night, Buddha' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 心常忆念； 诚心归命法， 彼人当所得， 若昼若夜中， 法力常加持； 诚心归命僧， 彼人当所得， 若昼若夜中， 僧威常覆护。”
Chinese
尔时帝释天主说伽陀已，世尊印言：“如是如是。 “归命佛法僧， 定不堕恶道； 弃舍人身已， 当获得天身。” 尔时世尊说伽陀曰： “若佛陀二字， 得到于舌上， 同彼归命等， 不虚过一生； 若达磨二字， 得到于舌上， 同彼归命等， 不虚过一生； 若僧伽二字， 得到于舌上， 同彼归命等， 不虚过一生。” 又说偈言： “佛法僧名若不知， 彼人最下故不获， 轮回宛转而久处， 如迦尸花住虚空。” 佛说是经已，诸苾刍众，天帝释等，一切大众，欢喜信受，作礼而退。 佛说嗟袜曩法天子受三归获免恶道经 现代汉语译本： 心中常常忆念； 如果诚心归命于法（Dharma，佛法），这个人应当有所得， 无论白天还是夜晚，佛法的力量常常加持他； 如果诚心归命于僧（Sangha，僧团），这个人应当有所得， 无论白天还是夜晚，僧团的威德常常覆盖保护他。 这时，帝释天主（Śakra-devānām-Indra，天神之王）说了偈颂后，世尊（Bhagavan，佛陀）印可说：‘是这样的，是这样的。’ ‘归命于佛（Buddha）、法（Dharma）、僧（Sangha），必定不会堕入恶道； 舍弃人身之后，应当获得天人的身体。’ 这时，世尊（Bhagavan，佛陀）说了偈颂： ‘如果‘佛陀（Buddha）’二字，能够到达舌头上， 如同他归命一样，不会虚度一生； 如果‘达磨（Dharma）’二字，能够到达舌头上， 如同他归命一样，不会虚度一生； 如果‘僧伽（Sangha）’二字，能够到达舌头上， 如同他归命一样，不会虚度一生。’ 又说了偈颂： ‘如果佛（Buddha）、法（Dharma）、僧（Sangha）的名字都不知道，这个人最为下劣所以不能获得解脱， 在轮回中辗转而长久地处于痛苦之中，就像迦尸花（Kāśī flower）住在虚空中一样。’ 佛陀（Buddha）说完这部经后，各位比丘（bhikṣu，出家修行者），天帝释（Śakra-devānām-Indra，天神之王）等一切大众，欢喜信受，作礼后退下。 《佛说嗟袜曩法天子受三归获免恶道经》
English
English version: Constantly remember in your heart; If one sincerely takes refuge in the Dharma, that person shall attain benefit, Whether day or night, the power of the Dharma will always bless them; If one sincerely takes refuge in the Sangha, that person shall attain benefit, Whether day or night, the majesty of the Sangha will always cover and protect them." At that time, Śakra-devānām-Indra (Lord of the Devas) spoke a gatha, and the Bhagavan (the World-Honored One) affirmed, 'So it is, so it is.' 'Taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, one will certainly not fall into evil realms; Having abandoned the human body, one shall obtain a heavenly body.' At that time, the Bhagavan (the World-Honored One) spoke the following gatha: 'If the two words 'Buddha' reach the tongue, It is like taking refuge, and one's life will not be spent in vain; If the two words 'Dharma' reach the tongue, It is like taking refuge, and one's life will not be spent in vain; If the two words 'Sangha' reach the tongue, It is like taking refuge, and one's life will not be spent in vain.' He further spoke the following verse: 'If one does not know the names of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, that person is the most inferior and cannot attain liberation, Revolving in samsara and dwelling in suffering for a long time, like a Kāśī flower dwelling in empty space.' After the Buddha finished speaking this sutra, all the bhikṣus (monks), Śakra-devānām-Indra (Lord of the Devas), and all the great assembly, rejoiced, believed, accepted, paid homage, and withdrew. The Sutra Spoken by the Buddha on the Dharma Prince Jha-wa-na Receiving the Three Refuges and Being Freed from Evil Destinies --------------------------------------------------------------------------------