增支部第 3 集（Sujato 英译）第 71 阅读页 · AN3.70 · Sabbath · 2/2

It’s when a noble disciple recollects the deities:It’s when a noble disciple recollects the deities:‘There are the gods of the four great kings, the gods of the thirty-three, the gods of Yama, the joyful gods, the gods who love to imagine, the gods who control what is imagined by others, the gods of the Divinity’s host, and gods even higher than these.‘There are the gods of the four great kings, the gods of the thirty-three, the gods of Yama, the joyful gods, the gods who love to imagine, the gods who control what is imagined by others, the gods of the Divinity’s host, and gods even higher than these.When those deities passed away from here, they were reborn there because of their faith, ethics, learning, generosity, and wisdom. I, too, have the same kind of faith, ethics, learning, generosity, and wisdom.’When those deities passed away from here, they were reborn there because of their faith, ethics, learning, generosity, and wisdom. I, too, have the same kind of faith, ethics, learning, generosity, and wisdom.’

As they recollect the faith, ethics, learning, generosity, and wisdom of both themselves and those deities, their mind becomes clear, joy arises, and mental corruptions are given up.As they recollect the faith, ethics, learning, generosity, and wisdom of both themselves and those deities, their mind becomes clear, joy arises, and mental corruptions are given up.This is called: ‘A noble disciple who observes the sabbath of the deities, living together with the deities. And because they think of the deities their mind becomes clear, joy arises, and mental corruptions are given up.’This is called: ‘A noble disciple who observes the sabbath of the deities, living together with the deities. And because they think of the deities their mind becomes clear, joy arises, and mental corruptions are given up.’

That’s how a corrupt mind is cleaned by applying effort.That’s how a corrupt mind is cleaned by applying effort.Then that noble disciple reflects:Then that noble disciple reflects:‘As long as they live, the perfected ones give up killing living creatures, renouncing the rod and the sword. They are scrupulous and kind, and live full of sympathy for all living beings.‘As long as they live, the perfected ones give up killing living creatures, renouncing the rod and the sword. They are scrupulous and kind, and live full of sympathy for all living beings.

I, too, for this day and night will give up killing living creatures, renouncing the rod and the sword. I’ll be scrupulous and kind, and live full of sympathy for all living beings.I, too, for this day and night will give up killing living creatures, renouncing the rod and the sword. I’ll be scrupulous and kind, and live full of sympathy for all living beings.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.As long as they live, the perfected ones give up stealing. They take only what’s given, and expect only what’s given. They keep themselves clean by not thieving.As long as they live, the perfected ones give up stealing. They take only what’s given, and expect only what’s given. They keep themselves clean by not thieving.

I, too, for this day and night will give up stealing. I’ll take only what’s given, and expect only what’s given. I’ll keep myself clean by not thieving.I, too, for this day and night will give up stealing. I’ll take only what’s given, and expect only what’s given. I’ll keep myself clean by not thieving.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.As long as they live, the perfected ones give up unchastity. They are chaste, set apart, refraining from the vulgar act of sex.As long as they live, the perfected ones give up unchastity. They are chaste, set apart, refraining from the vulgar act of sex.

I, too, for this day and night will give up unchastity. I will be chaste, set apart, refraining from the vulgar act of sex.I, too, for this day and night will give up unchastity. I will be chaste, set apart, refraining from the vulgar act of sex.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.As long as they live, the perfected ones give up lying. They speak the truth and stick to the truth. They’re honest and dependable, and don’t trick the world with their words.As long as they live, the perfected ones give up lying. They speak the truth and stick to the truth. They’re honest and dependable, and don’t trick the world with their words.

I, too, for this day and night will give up lying. I’ll speak the truth and stick to the truth. I’ll be honest and dependable, and won’t trick the world with my words.I, too, for this day and night will give up lying. I’ll speak the truth and stick to the truth. I’ll be honest and dependable, and won’t trick the world with my words.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.As long as they live, the perfected ones give up intoxicants of beer, wine, and liquor.As long as they live, the perfected ones give up intoxicants of beer, wine, and liquor.

I, too, for this day and night will give up intoxicants of beer, wine, and liquor.I, too, for this day and night will give up intoxicants of beer, wine, and liquor.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.As long as they live, the perfected ones eat in one part of the day, abstaining from eating at night and from food at the wrong time.As long as they live, the perfected ones eat in one part of the day, abstaining from eating at night and from food at the wrong time.

I, too, for this day and night will eat in one part of the day, abstaining from eating at night and food at the wrong time.I, too, for this day and night will eat in one part of the day, abstaining from eating at night and food at the wrong time.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.As long as they live, the perfected ones refrain from seeing shows of dancing, singing, and music; and attiring and adorning themselves with garlands, fragrance, and makeup.As long as they live, the perfected ones refrain from seeing shows of dancing, singing, and music; and attiring and adorning themselves with garlands, fragrance, and makeup.

I, too, for this day and night will refrain from seeing shows of dancing, singing, and music; and attiring and adorning myself with garlands, fragrance, and makeup.I, too, for this day and night will refrain from seeing shows of dancing, singing, and music; and attiring and adorning myself with garlands, fragrance, and makeup.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.As long as they live, the perfected ones give up high and luxurious beds. They sleep in a low place, either a cot or a grass mat.As long as they live, the perfected ones give up high and luxurious beds. They sleep in a low place, either a cot or a grass mat.

I, too, for this day and night will give up high and luxurious beds. I’ll sleep in a low place, either a cot or a grass mat.I, too, for this day and night will give up high and luxurious beds. I’ll sleep in a low place, either a cot or a grass mat.I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.’I will observe the sabbath by doing as the perfected ones do in this respect.’That’s the sabbath of the noble ones.That’s the sabbath of the noble ones.

When the sabbath of the noble ones is observed like this it’s very fruitful and beneficial and brilliant and bountiful.When the sabbath of the noble ones is observed like this it’s very fruitful and beneficial and brilliant and bountiful.How much so?How much so?Suppose you were to rule as sovereign lord over these sixteen great countries—Aṅga, Magadha, Kāsi, Kosala, Vajji, Malla, Cetī, Vaccha, Kuru, Pañcāla, Maccha, Sūrasena, Assaka, Avanti, Gandhāra, and Kamboja—full of the seven treasures.Suppose you were to rule as sovereign lord over these sixteen great countries—Aṅga, Magadha, Kāsi, Kosala, Vajji, Malla, Cetī, Vaccha, Kuru, Pañcāla, Maccha, Sūrasena, Assaka, Avanti, Gandhāra, and Kamboja—full of the seven treasures.

This wouldn’t be worth a sixteenth part of the sabbath with its eight factors.This wouldn’t be worth a sixteenth part of the sabbath with its eight factors.Why is that?Why is that?Because human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.Because human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.

Fifty years in the human realm is one day and night for the gods of the four great kings.Fifty years in the human realm is one day and night for the gods of the four great kings.Thirty such days make up a month.Thirty such days make up a month.Twelve such months make up a year.Twelve such months make up a year.

The lifespan of the gods of the four great kings is five hundred of these heavenly years.The lifespan of the gods of the four great kings is five hundred of these heavenly years.It’s possible that some woman or man who has observed the eight-factored sabbath will—when their body breaks up, after death—be reborn in the company of the gods of the four great kings.It’s possible that some woman or man who has observed the eight-factored sabbath will—when their body breaks up, after death—be reborn in the company of the gods of the four great kings.This is what I was referring to when I said:This is what I was referring to when I said:

‘Human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.’‘Human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.’A hundred years in the human realm is one day and night for the gods of the thirty-three.A hundred years in the human realm is one day and night for the gods of the thirty-three.Thirty such days make up a month.Thirty such days make up a month.

Twelve such months make up a year.Twelve such months make up a year.The lifespan of the gods of the thirty-three is a thousand of these heavenly years.The lifespan of the gods of the thirty-three is a thousand of these heavenly years.It’s possible that some woman or man who has observed the eight-factored sabbath will—when their body breaks up, after death—be reborn in the company of the gods of the thirty-three.It’s possible that some woman or man who has observed the eight-factored sabbath will—when their body breaks up, after death—be reborn in the company of the gods of the thirty-three.

This is what I was referring to when I said:This is what I was referring to when I said:‘Human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.’‘Human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.’Two hundred years in the human realm is one day and night for the gods of Yama.Two hundred years in the human realm is one day and night for the gods of Yama.

Thirty such days make up a month.Thirty such days make up a month.Twelve such months make up a year.Twelve such months make up a year.The lifespan of the gods of Yama is two thousand of these heavenly years.The lifespan of the gods of Yama is two thousand of these heavenly years.

It’s possible that some woman or man who has observed the eight-factored sabbath will—when their body breaks up, after death—be reborn in the company of the gods of Yama.It’s possible that some woman or man who has observed the eight-factored sabbath will—when their body breaks up, after death—be reborn in the company of the gods of Yama.This is what I was referring to when I said:This is what I was referring to when I said:‘Human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.’‘Human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.’

Four hundred years in the human realm is one day and night for the joyful gods.Four hundred years in the human realm is one day and night for the joyful gods.Thirty such days make up a month.Thirty such days make up a month.Twelve such months make up a year.Twelve such months make up a year.

The lifespan of the joyful gods is four thousand of these heavenly years.The lifespan of the joyful gods is four thousand of these heavenly years.It’s possible that some woman or man who has observed the eight-factored sabbath will—when their body breaks up, after death—be reborn in the company of the joyful gods.It’s possible that some woman or man who has observed the eight-factored sabbath will—when their body breaks up, after death—be reborn in the company of the joyful gods.This is what I was referring to when I said:This is what I was referring to when I said:

‘Human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.’‘Human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.’Eight hundred years in the human realm is one day and night for the gods who love to create.Eight hundred years in the human realm is one day and night for the gods who love to create.Thirty such days make up a month.Thirty such days make up a month.

Twelve such months make up a year.Twelve such months make up a year.The lifespan of the gods who love to create is eight thousand of these heavenly years.The lifespan of the gods who love to create is eight thousand of these heavenly years.It’s possible that some woman or man who has observed the eight-factored sabbath will—when their body breaks up, after death—be reborn in the company of the gods who love to create.It’s possible that some woman or man who has observed the eight-factored sabbath will—when their body breaks up, after death—be reborn in the company of the gods who love to create.

This is what I was referring to when I said:This is what I was referring to when I said:‘Human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.’‘Human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.’Sixteen hundred years in the human realm is one day and night for the gods who control what is created by others.Sixteen hundred years in the human realm is one day and night for the gods who control what is created by others.

Thirty such days make up a month.Thirty such days make up a month.Twelve such months make up a year.Twelve such months make up a year.The lifespan of the gods who control what is created by others is sixteen thousand of these heavenly years.The lifespan of the gods who control what is created by others is sixteen thousand of these heavenly years.

It’s possible that some woman or man who has observed the eight-factored sabbath will—when their body breaks up, after death—be reborn in the company of the gods who control what is created by others.It’s possible that some woman or man who has observed the eight-factored sabbath will—when their body breaks up, after death—be reborn in the company of the gods who control what is created by others.This is what I was referring to when I said:This is what I was referring to when I said:‘Human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.’‘Human kingship is a poor thing compared to the happiness of the gods.’

You shouldn’t kill living creatures, or steal,You shouldn’t kill living creatures, or steal,or lie, or drink liquor.or lie, or drink liquor.Be chaste, refraining from sex,Be chaste, refraining from sex,

and don’t eat at night, the wrong time.and don’t eat at night, the wrong time.Not wearing garlands or applying fragrance,Not wearing garlands or applying fragrance,you should sleep on a low bed, or a mat on the ground.you should sleep on a low bed, or a mat on the ground.

This is the eight-factored sabbath, they say,This is the eight-factored sabbath, they say,revealed by the Buddha, who has gone to suffering’s end.revealed by the Buddha, who has gone to suffering’s end.The moon and sun are both fair to see,The moon and sun are both fair to see,

radiating as far as they revolve.radiating as far as they revolve.Those dispellers of darkness, travelers in midair,Those dispellers of darkness, travelers in midair,shine in the firmament, dazzling the quarters.shine in the firmament, dazzling the quarters.

All of the wealth that’s found in this realm—All of the wealth that’s found in this realm—pearls, gems, fine beryl too,pearls, gems, fine beryl too,mountain gold or lustrous gold,mountain gold or lustrous gold,

or the native gold called ‘coruscant’—or the native gold called ‘coruscant’—they’re not worth a sixteenth partthey’re not worth a sixteenth partof the sabbath with its eight factors,of the sabbath with its eight factors,

as starlight cannot rival the moon.as starlight cannot rival the moon.So an ethical woman or man,So an ethical woman or man,who has observed the eight-factored sabbath,who has observed the eight-factored sabbath,

having made merit whose outcome is happiness,having made merit whose outcome is happiness,blameless, they go to a heavenly place.”blameless, they go to a heavenly place.”