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或复大地火界增勇，即以此缘天雨隐息。如是乃名第一种因天不降雨。 二者合降雨时，电光闪烁、大云振吼，四方冷风飘扬吹鼓。占候之人不能明了，但自说言：“天将降雨。”或复空中猛风吹鼓，乃使其雨堕彼辽迥旷野空舍。如是乃名第二种因天不降雨。 三者合降雨时，电光闪烁、大云振吼，四方冷风飘扬吹鼓。占候之人不能明了，但自说言：“天将降雨。”或复罗睺阿修罗王二手执障，使雨堕于大海之中。如是乃名第三种因天不降雨。 四者合降雨时，电光闪烁、大云振吼，四方冷风飘扬吹鼓。占候之人不能明了，但自说言：“天将降雨。”或复行雨天官迷醉放逸，以放逸故不能降雨。如是乃名第四种因天不降雨。 五者合降雨时，电光闪烁、大云振吼，四方冷风飘扬吹鼓。占候之人不能明了，但自说言：“天将降雨。”或复人民多行非法险恶之行，以行非法险恶行故天不降雨。如是乃名第五种因天不降雨。 六者合降雨时，或有神通天子，以彼神通威力，随雨分量而悉制止。如是乃名第六种因天不降雨。 七者以其人民业障法合如是，于此界中天不降雨。如是乃名第七种因天不降雨。 八者或复愆雨泽时精实祈求，以彼神通威力天子制而不降。如是乃名第八种 现代汉语译本： 或者大地的火元素增强，因此导致天上的雨水隐藏停息。这被称为第一种天不降雨的原因。 第二种情况是，当应该下雨的时候，电光闪烁，乌云轰鸣，四面八方的冷风飘扬吹动。占卜气候的人不能明白其中缘由，只是说：‘天将要下雨了。’或者空中有猛烈的风吹动，使雨水落到遥远空旷的荒野或空屋中。这被称为第二种天不降雨的原因。 第三种情况是，当应该下雨的时候，电光闪烁，乌云轰鸣，四面八方的冷风飘扬吹动。占卜气候的人不能明白其中缘由，只是说：‘天将要下雨了。’或者罗睺（Rāhu，星名，也指恶神）阿修罗王（Asura，一种好战的神）用双手遮挡，使雨水落到大海之中。这被称为第三种天不降雨的原因。 第四种情况是，当应该下雨的时候，电光闪烁，乌云轰鸣，四面八方的冷风飘扬吹动。占卜气候的人不能明白其中缘由，只是说：‘天将要下雨了。’或者掌管降雨的天官（Deva，天神）因为迷醉而放纵懈怠，因为放纵懈怠的缘故不能降雨。这被称为第四种天不降雨的原因。 第五种情况是，当应该下雨的时候，电光闪烁，乌云轰鸣，四面八方的冷风飘扬吹动。占卜气候的人不能明白其中缘由，只是说：‘天将要下雨了。’或者人民做了很多非法和邪恶的事情，因为做了非法和邪恶的事情，所以天不降雨。这被称为第五种天不降雨的原因。 第六种情况是，当应该下雨的时候，或者有具有神通的天子（Devaputra，天神之子），用他的神通威力，将雨水的分量全部制止。这被称为第六种天不降雨的原因。 第七种情况是，因为人民的业障和法则就是如此，所以在这个世界中天不降雨。这被称为第七种天不降雨的原因。 第八种情况是，或者在应该降雨的时候，人们虔诚地祈求，但有具有神通威力的天子（Deva，天神）制止而不让降雨。这被称为第八种天不降雨的原因。
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English version: Or, the fire element of the earth increases in strength, and because of this, the rain from the sky is hidden and ceases. This is called the first reason why the sky does not send down rain. The second situation is when rain should fall, lightning flashes, great clouds roar, and cold winds blow from all directions. Those who observe the weather cannot understand the reason, but simply say, 'The sky will send down rain.' Or, a fierce wind blows in the sky, causing the rain to fall in remote and desolate wilderness or empty houses. This is called the second reason why the sky does not send down rain. The third situation is when rain should fall, lightning flashes, great clouds roar, and cold winds blow from all directions. Those who observe the weather cannot understand the reason, but simply say, 'The sky will send down rain.' Or, Rāhu (a celestial body, also a demon) Asura King (Asura, a warlike deity) uses both hands to obstruct, causing the rain to fall into the great ocean. This is called the third reason why the sky does not send down rain. The fourth situation is when rain should fall, lightning flashes, great clouds roar, and cold winds blow from all directions. Those who observe the weather cannot understand the reason, but simply say, 'The sky will send down rain.' Or, the heavenly official (Deva, a god) in charge of rain is intoxicated and negligent, and because of this negligence, cannot send down rain. This is called the fourth reason why the sky does not send down rain. The fifth situation is when rain should fall, lightning flashes, great clouds roar, and cold winds blow from all directions. Those who observe the weather cannot understand the reason, but simply say, 'The sky will send down rain.' Or, the people engage in many illegal and wicked deeds, and because of these illegal and wicked deeds, the sky does not send down rain. This is called the fifth reason why the sky does not send down rain. The sixth situation is when rain should fall, or there is a heavenly son (Devaputra, son of a god) with supernatural powers, who uses his supernatural power to completely stop the amount of rain. This is called the sixth reason why the sky does not send down rain. The seventh situation is because the karma and laws of the people are such that the sky does not send down rain in this world. This is called the seventh reason why the sky does not send down rain. The eighth situation is when rain should fall, people sincerely pray, but a heavenly being (Deva, a god) with supernatural power prevents it from raining. This is called the eighth reason why the sky does not send down rain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 因天不降雨。
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又问：何因能使上天依时降雨？答：有八种因能降天雨。何等为八？ 一者龙威力故天即降雨；二者夜叉威力故天即降雨；三者鸠盘茶威力故天即降雨；四者天威力故天即降雨；五者人威力故天即降雨；六者神通力故天即降雨；七者法合依时而自降雨；八者精实祈求天即降雨。 又问：何因盛夏热时及雨际时广多天雨？答：彼二时者，诸龙欢喜以为节令，自空腾跃适悦而来。龙喜悦故，于彼二时多降天雨。或复民行正法、修营善业，善力所资，自然二时多降天雨。 又问：何因天降雨时结而成渧？答：二方猛风吹归一聚，故降澍时结以成渧。或复人造恶业，恶力所资、非人动乱。如斯相者，大无义利。由此因故，其事如是。 又问：何因大雨之中而有其雹？答：二方冷风吹雨一聚成渧堕地，地复坚硬，下风所吹或时作雪、或作猛雨。由此因故，其事如是。 又问：何因有电光出？答：二方猛恶热风所吹，二风相击，故有电光自风而出。由此因故，其事如是。 又问：何因雨中有其霹雳振举？答：谓以下方有大猛火，色状炽炎，即火界增勇。火增勇故，即风增勇。风增勇故，有水来去。由此因故，其事如是。 又问：何因云有青色？答：谓以水界流润 现代汉语译本 因何原因导致上天不下雨？ 又问：什么原因能使上天按时降雨？答：有八种原因能使上天降雨。是哪八种呢？ 一是龙的威力导致上天降雨；二是夜叉（Yaksa，一种鬼神）的威力导致上天降雨；三是鸠盘茶（Kumbhanda，一种恶鬼）的威力导致上天降雨；四是天的威力导致上天降雨；五是人的威力导致上天降雨；六是神通力导致上天降雨；七是因缘和合，时节一到自然降雨；八是精诚恳切地祈求，上天就会降雨。 又问：什么原因导致盛夏炎热时节以及雨季时节，经常会有大量降雨？答：这两个时节，诸龙欢喜，把它们当作节日，从空中腾跃，心情愉悦地前来。龙喜悦的缘故，在这两个时节多降天雨。或者是因为民众奉行正法、修习善业，善的力量资助，自然在这两个时节多降天雨。 又问：什么原因导致天降雨时，水会凝结成水滴？答：两方的猛烈风吹到一起，聚集在一起，所以在降雨时凝结成水滴。或者是因为人们造作恶业，恶的力量资助，非人（指鬼神等）扰乱。这种情况，非常没有意义和利益。因为这个原因，事情就是这样。 又问：什么原因导致大雨之中会有冰雹？答：两方的寒冷风把雨吹到一起，凝结成水滴落到地上，地面又很坚硬，下方的风吹动，有时形成雪，有时形成猛烈的雨。因为这个原因，事情就是这样。 又问：什么原因会有闪电出现？答：两方的猛烈恶劣的热风吹动，两种风相互撞击，所以有闪电从风中产生。因为这个原因，事情就是这样。 又问：什么原因导致雨中有霹雳震动？答：因为下方有巨大的猛火，颜色和形状都非常炽热，这是火界的力量增强。火的力量增强，风的力量也增强。风的力量增强，就有水来来去去。因为这个原因，事情就是这样。 又问：什么原因导致云有青色？答：因为水界的流动滋润。
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English version Why does the sky not send down rain? Furthermore, asked: What causes enable the heavens to send down rain in due season? Answer: There are eight causes that can bring down heavenly rain. What are the eight? First, it is due to the power of the Nagas (Dragons, serpent deities) that the heavens send down rain. Second, it is due to the power of the Yakshas (a type of spirit or demon) that the heavens send down rain. Third, it is due to the power of the Kumbhandas (a type of demon) that the heavens send down rain. Fourth, it is due to the power of the Devas (gods) that the heavens send down rain. Fifth, it is due to the power of humans that the heavens send down rain. Sixth, it is due to supernatural powers that the heavens send down rain. Seventh, it is because of the convergence of conditions and the arrival of the proper season that rain falls naturally. Eighth, it is through sincere and earnest prayer that the heavens send down rain. Furthermore, asked: What causes abundant heavenly rain during the hot summer and rainy seasons? Answer: During these two periods, the Nagas rejoice and consider them festive seasons, leaping and frolicking from the sky with joy. Because the Nagas are delighted, they send down abundant heavenly rain during these two periods. Alternatively, it is because the people practice the Dharma (teachings), cultivate virtuous deeds, and are supported by the power of goodness that abundant heavenly rain falls naturally during these two periods. Furthermore, asked: What causes the rain to condense into drops when it falls from the sky? Answer: The fierce winds from two directions blow and gather together, so the rain condenses into drops when it falls. Alternatively, it is because people create evil karma, supported by the power of evil, and non-humans (spirits, etc.) cause disturbances. Such a situation is greatly meaningless and without benefit. Because of this cause, things are as they are. Furthermore, asked: What causes hail to appear within heavy rain? Answer: Cold winds from two directions blow the rain together, condensing it into drops that fall to the ground, and the ground is hard. The wind blowing from below sometimes creates snow or heavy rain. Because of this cause, things are as they are. Furthermore, asked: What causes lightning to appear? Answer: Fierce and evil hot winds from two directions blow, and the two winds collide, so lightning arises from the wind. Because of this cause, things are as they are. Furthermore, asked: What causes thunder to rumble within the rain? Answer: It is because there is a great and fierce fire below, with a blazing color and form, which is the increasing power of the fire realm. Because the power of the fire increases, the power of the wind also increases. Because the power of the wind increases, water comes and goes. Because of this cause, things are as they are. Furthermore, asked: What causes the clouds to have a blue color? Answer: It is because of the flowing and moistening of the water realm. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 性故。
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又问：何因有黄有赤？答：谓以火界温燥性故。 又问：何因有其白色？答：谓以诸界和合性故。由此应知云相有其青黄赤白。 又问：何因世间诸味：有其苦醋及辛咸淡？答：谓以诸界互违害故。由此因故，其事如是。 又问：何因有其甘味？答：谓以诸界和合性故。由此因故，其事如是。 又问：何因世诸物中有其粗重及坚硬者？答：谓以地界坚强性增。 又问：何因有其软滑及调适者？答：谓以水界流润性增。由此因故，其事如是。 施设论卷第七 现代汉语译本 问：这是什么原因？答：这是因为其本性如此。 又问：为什么会有黄色和红色？答：这是因为火界（Tejo Dhatu，四大元素之一，代表热能）具有温暖干燥的性质。 又问：为什么会有白色？答：这是因为诸界（Dhatu，构成物质世界的元素）和谐融合的性质。由此可知，云的颜色有青、黄、赤、白。 又问：为什么世间各种味道会有苦、醋、辛、咸、淡？答：这是因为诸界（Dhatu）之间相互冲突损害的缘故。因此，事情就是这样。 又问：为什么会有甘味？答：这是因为诸界（Dhatu）和谐融合的缘故。因此，事情就是这样。 又问：为什么世间万物中会有粗糙、沉重和坚硬的东西？答：这是因为地界（Pathavi Dhatu，四大元素之一，代表固体）的坚固性质增强的缘故。 又问：为什么会有柔软、润滑和适中的东西？答：这是因为水界（Apo Dhatu，四大元素之一，代表液体）的流动润泽性质增强的缘故。因此，事情就是这样。 《施设论》卷第七
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English version Question: What is the reason for this? Answer: It is because of its inherent nature. Question: What is the reason for having yellow and red colors? Answer: It is because the fire element (Tejo Dhatu, one of the four great elements, representing heat energy) has a warm and dry nature. Question: What is the reason for having white color? Answer: It is because of the harmonious blending nature of the elements (Dhatu, the elements that constitute the material world). From this, it should be known that clouds have blue, yellow, red, and white colors. Question: What is the reason for the various tastes in the world, such as bitter, sour, pungent, salty, and bland? Answer: It is because of the mutual conflict and harm among the elements (Dhatu). Therefore, things are like this. Question: What is the reason for having sweet taste? Answer: It is because of the harmonious blending nature of the elements (Dhatu). Therefore, things are like this. Question: What is the reason for having things that are rough, heavy, and hard in the world? Answer: It is because the solid nature of the earth element (Pathavi Dhatu, one of the four great elements, representing solid matter) is increased. Question: What is the reason for having things that are soft, smooth, and moderate? Answer: It is because the flowing and moistening nature of the water element (Apo Dhatu, one of the four great elements, representing liquid) is increased. Therefore, things are like this. Treatise on Establishments, Volume 7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------