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大正藏第 16 册 No. 0703 灯指因缘经 No. 703 灯指因缘经 后秦龟兹国三藏鸠摩罗什译 若种少善于胜福田，人天受乐，后得涅槃。是以智者应当勤心修集善业。言福田者，即是佛也。佛身光明如融金聚，功德智慧以自庄严。得圆足眼，善能观察众生诸根。世间黑闇为作灯明，众生愚痴为作亲善，众善悉备、名称普闻。牟尼世尊众所归依，是故人天至心修福无不获报。 昔王舍城，五山围绕，于五摩伽陀最处其里。此王城内，里巷相当、𨓍园广博、台观严丽、堂室绮妙、高轩敞朗，周匝栏楯。有好林池，甚可爱乐。其水清净，温凉调适，通渠回流转相交注。林树萧森、枝条蓊郁，华实繁茂，映蔽日月。风吹花林出微妙香，其香苾馚，芳馨四塞，遍王舍城。诸胜智人修梵行者，咸以此地庄严殊特，心生喜乐，自远而至云集其中。 时此城主阿阇世王，道化光被遐迩所归，正法治国，修善者众，国实民殷安隐快乐。尔时城中有一长者，其家巨富，库藏盈溢，如毗沙门，然无子胤。祷祀神祇求乞有子，其妇不久便觉有身，满足十月生一男儿。是儿先世宿殖福因，初生之日，其手一指出大光明，明照十里。父母欢喜，即集亲族及诸相师，施设大会为儿立 现代汉语译本 大正藏第 16 册 No. 0703 灯指因缘经 No. 703 灯指因缘经 后秦龟兹国三藏鸠摩罗什译 若有人在殊胜的福田中种下少许善根，便能在人天道中享受快乐，最终证得涅槃（Nirvana，解脱）。因此，有智慧的人应当勤奋地修集善业。所说的福田，指的就是佛（Buddha）。佛的身躯光明，如同熔化的黄金聚集而成，以功德和智慧庄严自身。佛具有圆满的眼睛，善于观察众生的各种根器。佛为世间的黑暗带来光明，为愚痴的众生带来亲善，具备一切善行，名称广为流传。牟尼（Muni，圣人）世尊是大众所归依的对象，因此人天以至诚之心修福，没有不获得果报的。 从前，王舍城（Rajagrha）被五座山环绕，位于摩伽陀（Magadha）国的中心地带。这座王城内，里巷整齐，园林广阔，楼台亭阁庄严华丽，殿堂房屋精美奇妙，高大的楼阁敞亮通风，四周有栏杆围绕。这里有美好的林地和池塘，非常可爱。池水清澈，温度适宜，水渠回环，相互交汇。林木茂盛，枝繁叶茂，花朵和果实繁多，遮蔽了日月。风吹过花林，散发出微妙的香气，香气浓郁，芬芳四溢，弥漫整个王舍城。许多有智慧的人和修行梵行的人，都认为这地方庄严殊胜，心生喜悦，从遥远的地方来到这里聚集。 当时，这座城市的统治者阿阇世王（Ajatasattu），他的道德教化广被四方，受到人们的归顺。他以正法治理国家，修善的人很多，国家富足，人民安居乐业。那时，城中有一位长者，家财万贯，仓库充盈，如同毗沙门天（Vaisravana），却没有儿子。他向神祇祈祷，希望能得到儿子。不久，他的妻子怀孕了，十个月后生下了一个男孩。这个孩子前世种下了深厚的福报，出生那天，他的一根手指发出巨大的光明，照亮了十里。父母非常高兴，立即召集亲族和相师，举办盛大的宴会，为孩子取名。
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English version Tripitaka Volume 16 No. 0703 The Sutra of the Lamp and Finger Cause No. 703 The Sutra of the Lamp and Finger Cause Translated by Kumarajiva, the Tripiṭaka Master from the Kingdom of Kucha in the Later Qin Dynasty If one plants a small amount of good in a field of supreme blessings, one will enjoy happiness in the realms of gods and humans, and ultimately attain Nirvana (liberation). Therefore, the wise should diligently cultivate good deeds. The 'field of blessings' refers to the Buddha (Buddha). The Buddha's body is radiant, like a gathering of molten gold, adorned with merit and wisdom. The Buddha possesses perfect eyes, capable of observing the various faculties of beings. The Buddha brings light to the darkness of the world, and kindness to the ignorant beings, possessing all good deeds, and whose name is widely known. Muni (Sage), the World Honored One, is the refuge of the masses, therefore humans and gods who cultivate blessings with sincerity will undoubtedly receive rewards. In the past, the city of Rajagrha (Royal City) was surrounded by five mountains, located in the heart of Magadha (Magadha). Within this royal city, the streets and alleys were well-arranged, the gardens were vast, the pavilions and terraces were solemn and beautiful, the halls and rooms were exquisite and wonderful, the tall pavilions were open and airy, surrounded by railings. There were beautiful forests and ponds, very delightful. The water was clear, the temperature was pleasant, and the canals flowed back and forth, intersecting each other. The forests were lush, the branches were dense, and the flowers and fruits were abundant, obscuring the sun and moon. The wind blew through the flower forests, emitting subtle fragrances, which were rich and fragrant, filling the entire city of Rajagrha. Many wise people and those who practiced Brahma-conduct considered this place to be solemn and special, and with joy in their hearts, they came from afar to gather here. At that time, the ruler of this city, King Ajatasattu (Unborn Enemy), his moral teachings were widely spread and he was revered by all. He governed the country with the righteous Dharma, and many people cultivated goodness. The country was prosperous, and the people lived in peace and happiness. At that time, there was a wealthy elder in the city, whose family was immensely rich, and whose storehouses were overflowing, like Vaisravana (God of Wealth), but he had no son. He prayed to the gods, hoping to have a son. Soon, his wife became pregnant, and after ten months, she gave birth to a boy. This child had planted deep roots of blessings in his previous life. On the day of his birth, one of his fingers emitted a great light, illuminating ten miles. His parents were very happy and immediately gathered relatives and fortune-tellers, and held a grand banquet to name the child. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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字。因其指光，字曰灯指。诸集会者睹其异相，叹未曾有。时此会中有婆罗门，名曰婆修，诵四围陀典，博闻多知事无不晓。见儿姿貌奇相非常，含笑而言：“今此儿者，或是那罗延天、释提桓因、日之天子、诸大德天来现生也。”时儿父母闻是语已倍增欢喜，设大檀会，七日七夜布施作福。如是展转，举国闻知，皆云长者产一福子。称美之音上彻于王。 时王闻已，即敕将来。长者受教，寻即抱儿诣王宫门。值王宴会作众伎乐，无人通启，不得辄前。其儿指光彻照宫𨓍赫然大明，照于王身及以宫观，一切杂物斯皆金色。其光遍照于王宫内，譬如大水湛然盈满。王即怪问：“此光何来，忽照吾宫。将非世尊欲化众生至我门耶？又非大德诸天、释提桓因、日天子等下降来耶？”王寻遣人往门外看。使人见已，还入白王：“向者大王所唤小儿，今在门外。此儿手在乳母肩上，其指出光明来彻照，故有此光。”王敕使言：“速将儿来。”王既见之，深异此儿，自捉儿手、观其儿相。谛瞻睹已而作是言：“外道六师称无因果，真伪诳惑。若无因果，云何此儿从生已来容貌超绝、指光炳着？以此观之，诸外道辈陷诸众生颠坠恶趣。定知此儿非自在天之所化生，亦非神祇、自然而有，必因宿福获斯善报，始知佛语诚谛不虚。 现代汉语译本：因为他的手指发光，所以名字叫做灯指。许多人看到他奇异的相貌，都惊叹从未见过。当时，聚会中有一位婆罗门，名叫婆修（婆罗门的名字），他精通四部吠陀，博学多闻，无所不知。看到这个孩子相貌奇特，非常不凡，笑着说：‘这个孩子，或许是那罗延天（印度教主神之一）、释提桓因（佛教的帝释天）、太阳之子，或者诸位大德天人降生。’当时孩子的父母听到这些话，更加欢喜，举办盛大的斋会，连续七天七夜布施作福。这样传开，全国都知道了，都说长者生了一个有福气的孩子。赞美的声音传到了国王那里。 当时国王听说了这件事，就下令把孩子带来。长者接到命令，立刻抱着孩子前往王宫。正赶上国王设宴，演奏各种音乐，没有人通报，不能擅自上前。这时，孩子手指发出的光芒照亮了整个宫殿，一片光明，照在国王身上和宫殿楼阁上，所有的东西都变成了金色。光明遍照王宫之内，就像大水充满一样。国王感到奇怪，问道：‘这光从哪里来，突然照亮我的宫殿？难道是世尊想要教化众生来到我的门前吗？还是大德诸天、释提桓因、太阳之子等降临了？’国王立刻派人到宫门外查看。使者看到后，回来禀告国王：‘先前大王要召见的那个小孩，现在在门外。这个孩子的手搭在乳母的肩膀上，他的手指发出光芒，所以才有这样的光亮。’国王命令使者说：‘快把孩子带来。’国王见到孩子后，觉得非常奇异，亲自握着孩子的手，观察他的相貌。仔细观看后说道：‘外道六师（六种不信佛教的宗教）声称没有因果报应，真是虚伪迷惑。如果没有因果报应，为什么这个孩子从出生以来容貌超凡，手指发光？由此看来，这些外道之辈使众生堕入恶道。可以断定这个孩子不是自在天（印度教的湿婆神）所化生，也不是神祇、自然而有，一定是前世积德，才获得这样的善报，现在才知道佛说的话真实不虚。’
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English version: Because his finger emitted light, he was named 'Lamp Finger'. Many people, seeing his extraordinary appearance, exclaimed that they had never seen such a thing. At that time, there was a Brahmin in the assembly named Vasu (name of the Brahmin), who was well-versed in the four Vedas, learned and knowledgeable, and knew everything. Seeing the child's unique and extraordinary appearance, he smiled and said, 'This child may be Narayana (one of the principal deities of Hinduism), Shakra Devanam Indra (the ruler of the devas in Buddhism, also known as Indra), the son of the Sun, or one of the great virtuous devas come to be born.' When the child's parents heard these words, they were overjoyed and held a grand almsgiving ceremony, giving offerings and making merit for seven days and seven nights. In this way, the whole country heard about it, and everyone said that the elder had given birth to a blessed child. The sound of praise reached the king. When the king heard about this, he immediately ordered the child to be brought to him. The elder received the order and immediately carried the child to the palace gate. It happened that the king was holding a banquet with various musical performances, and no one announced their arrival, so they could not proceed. At this moment, the light from the child's finger illuminated the entire palace, shining brightly on the king and the palace buildings, turning everything into gold. The light shone throughout the palace, like a great flood filling it completely. The king was surprised and asked, 'Where does this light come from, suddenly illuminating my palace? Could it be that the World-Honored One wants to transform sentient beings and has come to my door? Or have the great virtuous devas, Shakra Devanam Indra, the son of the Sun, and others descended?' The king immediately sent someone to check outside the gate. The messenger saw it and returned to report to the king, 'The child that Your Majesty summoned earlier is now outside the gate. The child's hand is on the nurse's shoulder, and the light from his finger is shining through, hence this light.' The king ordered the messenger, 'Quickly bring the child here.' When the king saw the child, he found him very extraordinary, personally held the child's hand, and observed his appearance. After careful examination, he said, 'The six heretical teachers (six non-Buddhist religions) claim that there is no cause and effect, which is truly false and misleading. If there were no cause and effect, why would this child have such an extraordinary appearance and shining finger since birth? From this, it can be seen that these heretics cause sentient beings to fall into evil realms. It can be determined that this child was not born from the transformation of Ishvara (Hindu god Shiva), nor is he a deity or naturally existing, but he must have accumulated merit in a previous life to receive such a good reward. Now I know that the Buddha's words are true and not false.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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佛说种种业缘庄严世间，一切众生眼见报应而不修福。一何怪哉！”王复言曰：“今犹未审，此指光曜或因于日而有此明。必欲验者，须待夜半。”既至日暮，即以小儿置于象上在前而行，王将群臣共入园中。而此小儿指光所照，幽闇大明，观视园中鸟兽华果与昼无异。王观此已喟然叹曰：“佛之所说何其真妙。我于今日于因于果生大坚信，深鄙六师愚迷之甚，是故于佛倍生宗仰。” 于时耆域即白王言：“佛于修多罗中说，若不见业，故有悭贪；以见业故，悭贪永息。今见灯指有此福报，假令穷困尚应罄竭而修善业，况复富饶而不作福。”如是语顷天已平晓，还将灯指入于王宫。王甚欢喜，大赐珍宝放令还家。 灯指渐渐遂便长大。其父长者为求婚所，选择高门与己等者娉以为妇。长者既富，礼教光备，闺门雍穆，资产转盛。夫盛有衰、合会有离，长者夫妻俱时丧亡，譬如日到没处晖光潜翳、如日既出月光不现、如火为灰炽炎永灭、强健好色为病所坏、少壮之年为老所侵、所爱之命为死所夺。父母既终，生计渐损。而此灯指少长富逸，不闲家业、恶伴交游，恣心放意耽惑酒色，用钱无度，仓库储积无人料理，如月盈则阙转就损减。时彼国法，岁一大会，集般周山。于时灯指服饰奢靡，将从伎乐皆悉严丽 现代汉语译本：佛说世间万物都由各种业缘所庄严，一切众生亲眼见到报应却不修福，真是奇怪啊！’国王又说：‘现在还不能确定，这光芒或许是因为太阳才有这光明。一定要验证的话，须等到半夜。’到了傍晚，就让小孩站在象背上在前面走，国王和群臣一起进入园中。这小孩手指所照之处，幽暗之处变得非常明亮，观看园中的鸟兽花果和白天没有区别。国王看到这些，感叹道：‘佛所说的是多么真实奇妙啊！我今天对因果产生了坚定的信念，深深鄙视六师（指当时流行的六种外道）的愚昧，因此对佛更加敬仰。’ 当时，耆域（Jivaka，名医）对国王说：‘佛在修多罗（Sutra，经）中说，如果看不到业，所以会有悭吝贪婪；因为看到业，悭吝贪婪就会永远止息。现在看到灯指（Dipa-anguli，人名）有这样的福报，即使穷困也应该倾尽所有来修善业，更何况是富饶而不做善事呢。’这样说着的时候，天已经亮了，于是将灯指带回王宫。国王非常高兴，赏赐了很多珍宝，让他回家。 灯指渐渐长大。他的父亲长者（wealthy man）为他求婚，选择高门大户与自己家境相当的人家娶为妻子。长者家境富裕，礼仪教化完备，家庭和睦，资产更加兴盛。但是盛极必衰、相聚必有分离，长者夫妻同时去世，就像太阳到了西山，光辉潜藏；就像太阳出来，月光就不显现；就像火烧成灰烬，炽热的火焰永远熄灭；强健美好的容色被疾病所摧毁；年轻力壮的年纪被衰老所侵蚀；所珍爱的生命被死亡所夺走。父母去世后，生计逐渐衰败。而这灯指从小生活富裕安逸，不熟悉家业，与恶友交往，放纵自己的心意，沉迷于酒色，用钱没有节制，仓库的储藏没有人料理，就像月亮圆了之后就会逐渐亏损。当时那个国家的法律规定，每年有一次大会，在般周山（a mountain）聚集。当时灯指穿着打扮奢华，带着乐队，都非常华丽。