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大正藏第 15 册 No. 0596 佛说天王太子辟罗经 No. 596 佛说天王太子辟罗经 僧祐录云关中异经今附秦录 闻如是： 一时佛在舍卫国祇树给孤独园。天王太子，名曰辟罗，飞从天来，下至佛所，五体投地，稽首足下，却叉手住，问佛言：“普世之人，皆求衣食，七宝诸乐，官爵国土，宁有宝行求人不乎？”世尊叹曰：“大哉问也！亦有国土珍宝，诸欲行求索人。” 辟罗又曰：“可意之愿行求人者，其义云何？”世尊即曰：“凡有二行：行善有福，行恶有殃，殃福追人，犹影随形。” 辟罗言：“善哉善哉！实如佛教。惟我前世，处世为王，念命无常，意欲布施，群臣普会，王曰：‘吾欲作大鼓，令其音震闻百里，能有为之者乎？’众臣佥曰：‘臣等无能为者。’有一臣名曰匡上，常忠于上，慈济国民，前对曰：‘臣能为之，当须资费。’王曰：‘大善。’即开藏付之。因辇宝于王宫门，鸣鼓令之：‘今天仁之王施无盖慈，欲济黎民之穷乏，供道士之衣食，若有乏者，悉诣宫门。’四国乏者襁负相扶，填国塞路，仰天叹曰：‘人民穷者，今得活哉。’ “一岁之后，王有诏曰：‘鼓成未乎？’对曰：‘已成。’王言：‘何故不闻 现代汉语译本 大正藏第 15 册 No. 0596 佛说天王太子辟罗经 No. 596 佛说天王太子辟罗经 僧祐录云关中异经今附秦录 如是我闻： 一时，佛陀在舍卫国祇树给孤独园（Jetavana Anathapindika-arama in Sravasti）。天王太子，名叫辟罗（Pilu），从天而降，来到佛陀所在之处，五体投地，以头顶礼佛足，然后叉手站立，问佛陀说：‘普天之下的人，都追求衣食、七宝（seven treasures）等享乐、官爵和国土，难道就没有一种宝贵的德行是人们所追求的吗？’世尊赞叹说：‘问得好啊！确实有国土珍宝以及各种欲望是人们所追求的。’ 辟罗又问：‘这种令人满意的愿望和德行，人们所追求的，它的意义是什么呢？’世尊回答说：‘总共有两种行为：行善就有福报，作恶就有灾殃，灾殃和福报追随着人，就像影子跟随形体一样。’ 辟罗说：‘说得好啊！确实如佛陀所说。回想我的前世，身为国王，考虑到生命无常，想要广行布施。于是召集所有大臣，国王说：‘我想要制造一面大鼓，让它的声音能够震动百里，有没有人能够做到这件事呢？’众大臣都说：‘我们没有能力做到。’有一位大臣名叫匡上（Kuangshang），他一向忠于君王，慈悲救济百姓，上前回答说：‘臣能够做到这件事，但需要资金费用。’国王说：‘太好了。’于是打开国库把钱财交给他。匡上因此用车辆把财宝运到王宫门口，鸣鼓宣告：‘现在仁慈的国王施行无尽的慈悲，想要救济百姓的贫困，供给修行人的衣食，如果有人缺乏物资，都可以到王宫门口来。’四方贫困的人们互相搀扶，背着孩子，拥挤得填满了道路，仰天叹息说：‘贫困的人民，今天可以活下去了。’ 过了一年之后，国王下令说：‘大鼓做好了吗？’匡上回答说：‘已经做好了。’国王说：‘为什么没有听到鼓声呢？’
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English version Taisho Tripitaka Volume 15 No. 0596 The Sutra of Prince Pilu of the Heavenly King Spoken by the Buddha No. 596 The Sutra of Prince Pilu of the Heavenly King Spoken by the Buddha Sengyou's Record states that this is a different sutra from Guanzhong, now attached to the Qin Record. Thus have I heard: At one time, the Buddha was in the Jetavana Anathapindika-arama in Sravasti. A prince of a heavenly king, named Pilu, flew down from the heavens to where the Buddha was, prostrated himself with his five limbs touching the ground, bowed his head at the Buddha's feet, and then stood with his hands folded, asking the Buddha: 'Throughout the world, people seek clothing, food, the pleasures of the seven treasures, official positions, and lands. Is there not a precious virtue that people seek?' The World-Honored One praised him, saying: 'Excellent question! Indeed, there are lands, treasures, and various desires that people seek.' Pilu then asked: 'What is the meaning of this satisfying wish and virtue that people seek?' The World-Honored One replied: 'There are two kinds of actions: performing good deeds brings blessings, and doing evil brings misfortune. Misfortune and blessings follow people like shadows follow their forms.' Pilu said: 'Excellent, excellent! It is indeed as the Buddha says. Recalling my past life, as a king, considering the impermanence of life, I wanted to practice extensive giving. So I gathered all my ministers, and the king said: 'I want to make a large drum, so that its sound can be heard for a hundred miles. Is there anyone who can do this?' All the ministers said: 'We are not capable of doing this.' There was a minister named Kuangshang, who was always loyal to the king and compassionate in helping the people. He stepped forward and said: 'Your servant can do this, but it will require funds.' The king said: 'Excellent.' So he opened the treasury and gave him the money. Kuangshang therefore transported the treasures to the gate of the royal palace, and announced by beating the drum: 'Today, the benevolent king is bestowing boundless compassion, wanting to relieve the poverty of the people and provide clothing and food for the ascetics. If anyone is in need, they can come to the gate of the royal palace.' The poor people from all directions supported each other, carrying their children, crowding and filling the roads, and sighed to the heavens, saying: 'The poor people can live today.' After a year, the king ordered: 'Is the drum finished yet?' Kuangshang replied: 'It is finished.' The king said: 'Why have I not heard the sound of the drum?' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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其声？’臣白言：‘愿明王劳屈圣体，出临国内，听佛法鼓，声震十方。’王即严驾，出行国中。其民比肩，王曰：‘民多乎！’对曰：‘王前敕臣，令作大鼓，使闻百里，欲以扬德声于四远。臣念枯木死皮，不能扬王之德誉，臣所受宝，供沙门梵志之衣食，以济国民之穷乏也。布告之来，四邻归润，犹饥子之慕慈母。’王问民曰：‘尔从来乎？’民稽首曰：‘百里来者，二百里、万里外来者。’咸曰：‘明王大润四国欣泽，是以去旧土之所生，慕润泽以自济也。’王曰：‘善哉！吾着矣。国之不安，犹身有病，吾救之以药，臣饲之以糜粥。’王曰：‘黎民所求恣之，无启闻矣。’ “王后寿终，魂灵上生天上，作天妙王。天上寿尽，下生世间，位为飞行皇帝，安所出入，七宝飞行，导从前后。今复上天为天王太子。所以然者，自身持戒，覆济众生之所致也。奉佛教戒，正身心行，无不获其福者矣。” 佛告辟罗：“凡人作行，譬若影之随身，响之应声，无不报答矣。” 辟罗欢喜，作礼而去。 佛说天王太子辟罗经 现代汉语译本 ‘那是什么声音？’我回答说：‘希望大王您能屈尊圣体，驾临国内，听闻佛法之鼓，其声震动十方。’国王于是准备车驾，出行于国内。百姓们肩并肩，国王说：‘百姓真多啊！’我回答说：‘大王您之前命令我制作大鼓，使其声音能传到百里之外，想要将您的德行声誉传扬到四方。但我认为枯木死皮，不能够传扬大王的德誉，我将所接受的财宝，用来供给沙门（Śrāmaṇa，出家修道者）和梵志（Brāhmaṇa，婆罗门修行者）的衣食，用来救济百姓的穷困。布告之后，四邻都来归附，就像饥饿的孩子思慕慈母一样。’国王问百姓说：‘你们从哪里来？’百姓叩头说：‘有从百里之外来的，有从二百里、甚至万里之外来的。’都说：‘英明的国王您广泛地润泽四方各国，大家都感到欣喜，因此离开原来生长的地方，仰慕您的恩泽来救济自己。’国王说：‘好啊！我明白了。国家的动荡不安，就像身体有了疾病，我用药物来救治，您用粥饭来喂养。’国王说：‘百姓们所求的，都满足他们，不要再来禀告我了。’ 王后寿命终结，魂灵上升到天上，成为天上的妙王。在天上寿命终结后，下生到世间，成为飞行皇帝，无论去哪里，都有七宝飞行器，前后都有人引导跟随。现在又再次上升到天上，成为天王太子。之所以这样，是因为他自身持守戒律，广泛救济众生的缘故。奉行佛教的戒律，端正身心行为，没有不获得福报的。’ 佛告诉辟罗（Pīlā，人名）说：‘凡人所作所为，就像影子跟随身体，回响应和声音一样，没有不得到报应的。’ 辟罗（Pīlā）欢喜，行礼后离去。 《佛说天王太子辟罗经》
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English version ‘What is that sound?’ I replied, ‘May the wise king deign to grace the country with his presence and listen to the Dharma drum, whose sound reverberates in all directions.’ The king then prepared his carriage and traveled throughout the country. The people were shoulder to shoulder, and the king said, ‘There are so many people!’ I replied, ‘Your Majesty previously ordered me to make a large drum, so that its sound could be heard a hundred miles away, intending to spread your virtuous reputation far and wide. But I thought that dry wood and dead skin could not spread the king's virtuous reputation. I used the treasures I received to provide food and clothing for Śrāmaṇas (Śrāmaṇa, renunciates) and Brāhmaṇas (Brāhmaṇa, Brahmin ascetics), and to relieve the poverty of the people. After the announcement, the neighboring countries all came to submit, just like hungry children longing for a loving mother.’ The king asked the people, ‘Where do you come from?’ The people bowed and said, ‘Some come from a hundred miles away, some from two hundred miles, and some from ten thousand miles away.’ They all said, ‘The wise king widely nourishes the four countries, and everyone is delighted. Therefore, we leave our native lands and admire your grace to sustain ourselves.’ The king said, ‘Good! I understand. The unrest of the country is like a disease in the body. I cure it with medicine, and you feed it with porridge.’ The king said, ‘Grant the people whatever they ask for, and do not report it to me.’ When the queen's life ended, her spirit ascended to heaven and became a wonderful king in heaven. When her life in heaven ended, she was born into the world as a flying emperor. Wherever she went, there were seven-jeweled flying vehicles, with people guiding and following her in front and behind. Now she has ascended to heaven again and become the crown prince of the heavenly king. The reason for this is that she herself upheld the precepts and widely saved all beings. By following the Buddhist precepts and rectifying one's body, mind, and actions, one will surely receive blessings.’ The Buddha told Pīlā (Pīlā, a name), ‘The actions of ordinary people are like shadows following the body and echoes responding to sounds. There is no action that does not receive its due reward.’ Pīlā (Pīlā) rejoiced, bowed, and departed. The Sutra of the Buddha Speaking of the Crown Prince Pīlā --------------------------------------------------------------------------------