增支部第 5 集（Sujato 英译）第 101 阅读页 · AN5.100 · With Kakudha

Numbered Discourses 5.100Numbered Discourses 5.10010. With Kakudha10. With Kakudha

With KakudhaWith KakudhaSo I have heard.So I have heard.At one time the Buddha was staying near Kosambī in Ghosita’s monastery.At one time the Buddha was staying near Kosambī in Ghosita’s monastery.

At that time the Koliyan named Kakudha—Venerable Mahāmoggallāna’s supporter—had recently passed away and been reborn in a certain host of mind-made gods.At that time the Koliyan named Kakudha—Venerable Mahāmoggallāna’s supporter—had recently passed away and been reborn in a certain host of mind-made gods.His incarnation was two or three times the size of a Magadhan village with its fields.His incarnation was two or three times the size of a Magadhan village with its fields.But with that incarnation he didn’t obstruct himself or others.But with that incarnation he didn’t obstruct himself or others.

Then the godling Kakudha went up to Venerable Mahāmoggallāna, bowed, stood to one side, and said to him,Then the godling Kakudha went up to Venerable Mahāmoggallāna, bowed, stood to one side, and said to him,“Sir, this fixed desire arose in Devadatta:“Sir, this fixed desire arose in Devadatta:‘I shall lead the mendicant Saṅgha.’‘I shall lead the mendicant Saṅgha.’

And as that thought arose, Devadatta lost that psychic power.”And as that thought arose, Devadatta lost that psychic power.”That is what the godling Kakudha said.That is what the godling Kakudha said.Then he bowed and respectfully circled Mahāmoggallāna, keeping him on his right, before vanishing right there.Then he bowed and respectfully circled Mahāmoggallāna, keeping him on his right, before vanishing right there.

Then Mahāmoggallāna went up to the Buddha, bowed, sat down to one side, and told him what had happened.Then Mahāmoggallāna went up to the Buddha, bowed, sat down to one side, and told him what had happened.“But Moggallāna, did you encompass the godling Kakudha’s mind, and know that“But Moggallāna, did you encompass the godling Kakudha’s mind, and know thateverything he says is correct and not otherwise?”everything he says is correct and not otherwise?”

“Indeed I did, sir.”“Indeed I did, sir.”“Mark these words, Moggallāna!“Mark these words, Moggallāna!Mark these words!Mark these words!

Now that futile man Devadatta will expose himself by his own deeds.Now that futile man Devadatta will expose himself by his own deeds.Moggallāna, there are these five teachers found in the world.Moggallāna, there are these five teachers found in the world.What five?What five?

Firstly, some teacher with impure conduct claims: ‘I am pure in ethics. My ethical conduct is pure, bright, uncorrupted.’Firstly, some teacher with impure conduct claims: ‘I am pure in ethics. My ethical conduct is pure, bright, uncorrupted.’But their disciples know:But their disciples know:‘This teacher has impure ethical conduct, but claims to be ethically pure.‘This teacher has impure ethical conduct, but claims to be ethically pure.

They wouldn’t like it if we were to tell the laypeople.They wouldn’t like it if we were to tell the laypeople.And how could we treat them in a way that they don’t like?And how could we treat them in a way that they don’t like?But they consent to robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick.But they consent to robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick.

They themselves will be recognized by their own deeds.’They themselves will be recognized by their own deeds.’The disciples of such a teacher cover up their teacher’s conduct,The disciples of such a teacher cover up their teacher’s conduct,and the teacher expects them to do so.and the teacher expects them to do so.

Furthermore, some teacher with impure livelihood claims: ‘I am pure in livelihood. My livelihood is pure, bright, uncorrupted.’Furthermore, some teacher with impure livelihood claims: ‘I am pure in livelihood. My livelihood is pure, bright, uncorrupted.’But their disciples know:But their disciples know:‘This teacher has impure livelihood, but claims to have pure livelihood.‘This teacher has impure livelihood, but claims to have pure livelihood.

They wouldn’t like it if we were to tell the laypeople.They wouldn’t like it if we were to tell the laypeople.And how could we treat them in a way that they don’t like?And how could we treat them in a way that they don’t like?But they consent to robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick.But they consent to robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick.

They themselves will be recognized by their own deeds.’They themselves will be recognized by their own deeds.’The disciples of such a teacher cover up their teacher’s livelihood,The disciples of such a teacher cover up their teacher’s livelihood,and the teacher expects them to do so.and the teacher expects them to do so.

Furthermore, some teacher with impure teaching claims: ‘I am pure in teaching. My teaching is pure, bright, uncorrupted.’Furthermore, some teacher with impure teaching claims: ‘I am pure in teaching. My teaching is pure, bright, uncorrupted.’But their disciples know:But their disciples know:‘This teacher has impure teaching, but claims to have pure teaching.‘This teacher has impure teaching, but claims to have pure teaching.

They wouldn’t like it if we were to tell the laypeople.They wouldn’t like it if we were to tell the laypeople.And how could we treat them in a way that they don’t like?And how could we treat them in a way that they don’t like?But they consent to robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick.But they consent to robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick.

They themselves will be recognized by their own deeds.’They themselves will be recognized by their own deeds.’The disciples of such a teacher cover up their teacher’s teaching,The disciples of such a teacher cover up their teacher’s teaching,and the teacher expects them to do so.and the teacher expects them to do so.

Furthermore, some teacher with impure answers claims: ‘I am pure in how I answer. My answers are pure, bright, uncorrupted.’Furthermore, some teacher with impure answers claims: ‘I am pure in how I answer. My answers are pure, bright, uncorrupted.’But their disciples know:But their disciples know:‘This teacher has impure answers, but claims to have pure answers.‘This teacher has impure answers, but claims to have pure answers.

They wouldn’t like it if we were to tell the laypeople.They wouldn’t like it if we were to tell the laypeople.And how could we treat them in a way that they don’t like?And how could we treat them in a way that they don’t like?But they consent to robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick.But they consent to robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick.

They themselves will be recognized by their own deeds.’They themselves will be recognized by their own deeds.’The disciples of such a teacher cover up their teacher’s answers,The disciples of such a teacher cover up their teacher’s answers,and the teacher expects them to do so.and the teacher expects them to do so.

Furthermore, some teacher with impure knowledge and vision claims: ‘I am pure in knowledge and vision. My knowledge and vision are pure, bright, uncorrupted.’Furthermore, some teacher with impure knowledge and vision claims: ‘I am pure in knowledge and vision. My knowledge and vision are pure, bright, uncorrupted.’But their disciples know:But their disciples know:‘This teacher has impure knowledge and vision, but claims to have pure knowledge and vision.‘This teacher has impure knowledge and vision, but claims to have pure knowledge and vision.

They wouldn’t like it if we were to tell the laypeople.They wouldn’t like it if we were to tell the laypeople.And how could we treat them in a way that they don’t like?And how could we treat them in a way that they don’t like?But they consent to robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick.But they consent to robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick.

They themselves will be recognized by their own deeds.’They themselves will be recognized by their own deeds.’The disciples of such a teacher cover up their teacher’s knowledge and vision,The disciples of such a teacher cover up their teacher’s knowledge and vision,and the teacher expects them to do so.and the teacher expects them to do so.

These are the five teachers found in the world.These are the five teachers found in the world.But Moggallāna, I have pure ethical conduct, and I claim: ‘I am pure in ethical conduct. My ethical conduct is pure, bright, uncorrupted.’But Moggallāna, I have pure ethical conduct, and I claim: ‘I am pure in ethical conduct. My ethical conduct is pure, bright, uncorrupted.’My disciples don’t cover up my conduct, and I don’t expect them to.My disciples don’t cover up my conduct, and I don’t expect them to.

I have pure livelihood, and I claim: ‘I am pure in livelihood. My livelihood is pure, bright, uncorrupted.’I have pure livelihood, and I claim: ‘I am pure in livelihood. My livelihood is pure, bright, uncorrupted.’My disciples don’t cover up my livelihood, and I don’t expect them to.My disciples don’t cover up my livelihood, and I don’t expect them to.I have pure teaching, and I claim: ‘I am pure in teaching. My teaching is pure, bright, uncorrupted.’I have pure teaching, and I claim: ‘I am pure in teaching. My teaching is pure, bright, uncorrupted.’

My disciples don’t cover up my teaching, and I don’t expect them to.My disciples don’t cover up my teaching, and I don’t expect them to.I have pure answers, and I claim: ‘I am pure in how I answer. My answers are pure, bright, uncorrupted.’I have pure answers, and I claim: ‘I am pure in how I answer. My answers are pure, bright, uncorrupted.’My disciples don’t cover up my answers, and I don’t expect them to.My disciples don’t cover up my answers, and I don’t expect them to.

I have pure knowledge and vision, and I claim: ‘I am pure in knowledge and vision. My knowledge and vision are pure, bright, uncorrupted.’I have pure knowledge and vision, and I claim: ‘I am pure in knowledge and vision. My knowledge and vision are pure, bright, uncorrupted.’My disciples don’t cover up my knowledge and vision, and I don’t expect them to.”My disciples don’t cover up my knowledge and vision, and I don’t expect them to.”