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t16n0719 twelve dependent arising auspicious sutra.g2.0f

English

English version: The branch of consciousness (Vijnana) on the first day, the branch of action (Samskara) on the seventh day, ignorance (Avidya) on the eighth day, old age and death (Jara-marana) on the ninth day, the branch of birth (Jati) on the tenth day, the branch of existence (Bhava) on the eleventh day, the branch of grasping (Upadana) on the twelfth day. ‘Again, from Bhadra (auspicious) Bhadra (the sixth) month: the branch of grasping on the first day, the branch of craving (Trsna) on the second day, the branch of feeling (Vedana) on the third day, the branch of contact (Sparsa) on the fourth day, the six sense bases (Sadayatana) on the fifth day, name and form (Nama-rupa) on the sixth day, the branch of consciousness on the seventh day, the branch of action on the eighth day, ignorance on the ninth day, old age and death on the tenth day, the branch of birth on the eleventh day, the branch of existence on the twelfth day.’ ‘Again, from Asva (horse) Yuj (the seventh) month: the branch of existence on the first day, the branch of grasping on the second day, the branch of craving on the third day, the branch of feeling on the fourth day, the branch of contact on the fifth day, the six sense bases on the sixth day, name and form on the seventh day, the branch of consciousness on the eighth day, the branch of action on the ninth day, ignorance on the tenth day, old age and death on the eleventh day, the branch of birth on the twelfth day.’ ‘Again, from Krittika (Pleiades) (the eighth) month: the branch of birth on the first day, the branch of existence on the second day, the branch of grasping on the third day, the branch of craving on the fourth day, the branch of feeling on the fifth day, the branch of contact on the sixth day, the six sense bases on the seventh day, name and form on the eighth day, the branch of consciousness on the ninth day, the branch of action on the tenth day, ignorance on the eleventh day, old age and death on the twelfth day.’ ‘Again, from Mrga (deer) Sirsa (head) (the ninth) month: the branch of old age and death on the first day, the branch of birth on the second day, the branch of existence on the third day, the branch of grasping on the fourth day, the branch of craving on the fifth day, the branch of feeling on the sixth day, the branch of contact on the seventh day, the six sense bases on the eighth day, name and form on the ninth day, the branch of consciousness on the tenth day, the branch of action on the eleventh day, ignorance on the twelfth day.’ ‘The thirteenth of each month is like the third day; the fourteenth of each month is the same as the fourth day; the fifteenth, the fifth day, is also in accordance with the principle.’ Note: ‘The branch of existence turns in a forward direction, the accumulated days flow in reverse, the remaining days of the dark and bright months, as explained extensively in the sutra.’ At that time, the World Honored One addressed the assembly: ‘If there is anyone’ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chinese

,于十二支,审谛观察,忆念不忘,了知忧喜。若无明支,此日生时,于第九日,及第九月、九年有难。若非命尽,快乐有财、眷属不和、无病多言、寿八十一,卒于行日。   “行日生子,第八日、月,八年有难。若非命终,获大富贵、兄弟唯二、命长少病、德行知法、朋友众多、工巧艺能、寿八十八,卒于识日。   “识日生子,第五日、月,五年有难。若非命终,偻儸勇猛、恒乏财宝、见者欢喜、寿六十四,卒于名色。   “名色日生,第六日、月,九年、十年,逢于难事。若非命尽,少病多冤、有子短寿、贫乏恐怖、得后富贵、爱乐惠施、寿年八十,卒于六入。   “六入日生,于第五日,三、四月内,八年、十年,逢于灾难。若非寿尽,憎嫉多病、贫乏勇锐、爱味悭贪、寿六十四,触日而卒。   “触日生子,第二、五日,三、九月内,九年有难。若非命终,疾患恒时、巧言知法、贼奸我见、有财妒色、寿六十四,卒于受日。   “受日生子,二日、十日,于二、八月,八年有难。若非命终,恒大居尊、富贵胜善、二妻多财、工巧艺能、寿命六十,卒于爱日。   “爱日生子,于第十日,第三、五月,九年有难。若非命尽,豪富第一、子孙众多、少病多冤、寿六十四,卒于取 现代汉语译本 对于十二因缘(十二支),仔细观察,忆念不忘,了解忧愁和喜乐的根源。如果出生在无明支日,此子在第九日、第九月、第九年会有灾难。如果不是命中注定要死,则会快乐富有,但眷属不和,虽然没有疾病但话多,寿命八十一岁,死于行日。 ‘行日出生的孩子,在第八日、第八月、第八年会有灾难。如果不是命中注定要死,则会获得大富大贵,兄弟只有两个,寿命长且少病,有德行且知晓佛法,朋友众多,擅长工艺技能,寿命八十八岁,死于识日。’ ‘识日出生的孩子,在第五日、第五月、第五年会有灾难。如果不是命中注定要死,则会身体佝偻但勇猛,经常缺乏财宝,见到他的人会感到欢喜,寿命六十四岁,死于名色日。’ ‘名色日出生的孩子,在第六日、第六月、第九年、第十年,会遇到困难的事情。如果不是命中注定要死,则会少病但多冤屈,有儿子但寿命短,贫穷且充满恐惧,晚年才能富贵,喜爱布施,寿命八十岁,死于六入日。’ ‘六入日出生的孩子,在第五日,三、四月内,第八年、第十年,会遇到灾难。如果不是命中注定要死,则会憎恨嫉妒且多病,贫穷但勇猛,贪爱滋味且吝啬,寿命六十四岁,在触日死去。’ ‘触日出生的孩子,在第二日、第五日,三、九月内,第九年会有灾难。如果不是命中注定要死,则会经常生病,巧言善辩且知晓佛法,狡猾奸诈且我见很深,有钱财但嫉妒美色,寿命六十四岁,死于受日。’ ‘受日出生的孩子,在第二日、第十日,二、八月,第八年会有灾难。如果不是命中注定要死,则会一直身居高位,富贵且善良,有两位妻子且有很多钱财,擅长工艺技能,寿命六十岁,死于爱日。’ ‘爱日出生的孩子,在第十日,第三、第五月,第九年会有灾难。如果不是命中注定要死,则会非常富有,子孙众多,少病但多冤屈,寿命六十四岁,死于取日。

English

English version Regarding the twelve Nidanas (twelve branches), carefully observe, remember without forgetting, and understand the origins of sorrow and joy. If born on a day of ignorance (Avidya), this child will have difficulties on the ninth day, ninth month, and ninth year. If not destined to die, they will be happy and wealthy, but their family will be disharmonious. Although without illness, they will be talkative, with a lifespan of eighty-one years, dying on a day of action (Samskara). 'A child born on a day of action (Samskara) will have difficulties on the eighth day, eighth month, and eighth year. If not destined to die, they will attain great wealth and nobility, have only two siblings, live a long and healthy life, possess virtue and knowledge of the Dharma, have many friends, be skilled in crafts, and have a lifespan of eighty-eight years, dying on a day of consciousness (Vijnana).' 'A child born on a day of consciousness (Vijnana) will have difficulties on the fifth day, fifth month, and fifth year. If not destined to die, they will be hunchbacked but brave, constantly lack wealth, be pleasing to those who see them, and have a lifespan of sixty-four years, dying on a day of name and form (Nama-rupa).' 'A child born on a day of name and form (Nama-rupa) will encounter difficult matters on the sixth day, sixth month, ninth year, and tenth year. If not destined to die, they will have few illnesses but many grievances, have sons but a short lifespan, be poor and full of fear, attain wealth and nobility in old age, love giving, and have a lifespan of eighty years, dying on a day of the six sense bases (Sadayatana).' 'A child born on a day of the six sense bases (Sadayatana) will encounter calamities on the fifth day, within the third and fourth months, and in the eighth and tenth years. If not destined to die, they will be hateful, jealous, and sickly, poor but brave, fond of flavors and stingy, and have a lifespan of sixty-four years, dying on a day of contact (Sparsa).' 'A child born on a day of contact (Sparsa) will have difficulties on the second and fifth days, within the third and ninth months, and in the ninth year. If not destined to die, they will be constantly ill, eloquent and knowledgeable of the Dharma, cunning and deceitful with strong self-views, wealthy but jealous of beauty, and have a lifespan of sixty-four years, dying on a day of feeling (Vedana).' 'A child born on a day of feeling (Vedana) will have difficulties on the second and tenth days, in the second and eighth months, and in the eighth year. If not destined to die, they will always hold high positions, be wealthy, noble, and virtuous, have two wives and much wealth, be skilled in crafts, and have a lifespan of sixty years, dying on a day of craving (Trsna).' 'A child born on a day of craving (Trsna) will have difficulties on the tenth day, in the third and fifth months, and in the ninth year. If not destined to die, they will be extremely wealthy, have many descendants, have few illnesses but many grievances, and have a lifespan of sixty-four years, dying on a day of grasping (Upadana). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 日。

Chinese

“生于取日,第九日内,二、八、九月,九年有难。若非命尽,轻慢难降、朋友暴恶、多积冤家、为非犯戒、寿六十四,有日乃卒。   “生于有日,至第九日,二月、八月,九年有难。若非命尽,贪他妻女、寡睡豪族、处长主军、寿命六十,生支日卒。   “子育生支,于第五日,九月、九年、十年有难。若非命尽,富贵多病、护国崇德、寿年七十,老死日卒。   “老死日生,于第二日,第九月内,九年有难。若非寿尽,愚痴迷乱、贪瞋盗贼、聪慧性利、眷属和顺、冤家众多、寿六十四、无明支卒,已上比试,祥瑞事讫。”   尔时世尊告诸大众:“若复有人,无明日病,是夜叉难,应善护持,第五夜差。   “行日得病,于第三日、七日有难,第二夜差。   “识日得病,第五日难,第七夜差。   “名色日病,于第三日、五日有难,即于彼夜,死活不定。   “六入日病,于第三日、四日有难,第十夜差。   “触日得病,第三日难,第八日起,恒患长命。   “受日得病,第五日难,第九日起,十个月患。   “爱日得病,于第八日、十日有难,第十九日死活不定。   “取日得患,当日有难,第十日卒。   “有日得患,至第三日、 现代汉语译本 日(Ri): ‘出生在取日(Qu Ri,获取之日)的人,在第九日内,二月、八月、九月,九年时会有灾难。如果不是命该绝,就会轻慢他人、遭遇恶劣的朋友、积累很多仇家、为非作歹触犯戒律,寿命六十四岁,在有日(You Ri,存在之日)去世。’ ‘出生在有日(You Ri,存在之日)的人,到第九日,二月、八月,九年时会有灾难。如果不是命该绝,就会贪恋他人的妻女、嗜睡且欺压百姓、担任长官或统领军队,寿命六十岁,在生支日(Sheng Zhi Ri,生命支持之日)去世。’ ‘子育生支(Zi Yu Sheng Zhi,滋养生命支持)日出生的人,在第五日,九月、九年、十年时会有灾难。如果不是命该绝,就会富贵但多病、护卫国家崇尚德行,寿命七十岁,在老死日(Lao Si Ri,衰老死亡之日)去世。’ ‘老死(Lao Si,衰老死亡)日出生的人,在第二日,九月内,九年时会有灾难。如果不是寿命已尽,就会愚痴迷乱、贪婪嗔恨盗窃,虽然聪慧但性情乖戾、眷属和睦但仇家众多,寿命六十四岁,在无明支(Wu Ming Zhi,无明支持)去世。以上是比试的结果,祥瑞之事结束。’ 这时,世尊告诉大众:‘如果有人,在无明日(Wu Ming Ri,无明之日)生病,这是夜叉(Ye Cha,一种恶鬼)作祟的灾难,应该好好守护,第五夜就会好转。’ ‘在行日(Xing Ri,行动之日)得病,在第三日、第七日会有灾难,第二夜就会好转。’ ‘在识日(Shi Ri,意识之日)得病,第五日有灾难,第七夜就会好转。’ ‘在名色日(Ming Se Ri,名色之日)得病,在第三日、第五日会有灾难,就在那天晚上,生死未定。’ ‘在六入日(Liu Ru Ri,六入之日)得病,在第三日、第四日会有灾难,第十夜就会好转。’ ‘在触日(Chu Ri,触觉之日)得病,第三日有灾难,从第八日起,会一直患病长命。’ ‘在受日(Shou Ri,感受之日)得病,第五日有灾难,从第九日起,会患病十个月。’ ‘在爱日(Ai Ri,爱欲之日)得病,在第八日、第十日会有灾难,第十九日生死未定。’ ‘在取日(Qu Ri,获取之日)得病,当天有灾难,第十日就会去世。’ ‘在有日(You Ri,存在之日)得病,到第三日、’