增支部第 8 集（Sujato 英译）第 15 阅读页 · AN8.14 · A Wild Colt

Numbered Discourses 8.14Numbered Discourses 8.142. The Great Chapter2. The Great Chapter

A Wild ColtA Wild Colt“Mendicants, I will teach you about eight wild colts and eight defects in horses, and about eight wild people and eight defects in people.“Mendicants, I will teach you about eight wild colts and eight defects in horses, and about eight wild people and eight defects in people.Listen and apply your mind well, I will speak.”Listen and apply your mind well, I will speak.”

“Yes, sir,” they replied.“Yes, sir,” they replied.The Buddha said this:The Buddha said this:“And what, mendicants, are the eight wild colts and eight defects in horses?“And what, mendicants, are the eight wild colts and eight defects in horses?

Firstly, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts back right up and spin the chariot behind them.Firstly, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts back right up and spin the chariot behind them.Some wild colts are like that.Some wild colts are like that.This is the first defect of a horse.This is the first defect of a horse.

Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts jump back, wreck the hub, and break the triple rod.Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts jump back, wreck the hub, and break the triple rod.Some wild colts are like that.Some wild colts are like that.This is the second defect of a horse.This is the second defect of a horse.

Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts shake the draft-pole off their thigh and trample it.Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts shake the draft-pole off their thigh and trample it.Some wild colts are like that.Some wild colts are like that.This is the third defect of a horse.This is the third defect of a horse.

Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts take a wrong turn, sending the chariot off track.Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts take a wrong turn, sending the chariot off track.Some wild colts are like that.Some wild colts are like that.This is the fourth defect of a horse.This is the fourth defect of a horse.

Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts rear up and strike out with their fore-legs.Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts rear up and strike out with their fore-legs.Some wild colts are like that.Some wild colts are like that.This is the fifth defect of a horse.This is the fifth defect of a horse.

Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts ignore the trainer and the goad, spit out the bit, and go wherever they want.Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts ignore the trainer and the goad, spit out the bit, and go wherever they want.Some wild colts are like that.Some wild colts are like that.This is the sixth defect of a horse.This is the sixth defect of a horse.

Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts don’t step forward or turn back but stand right there still as a post.Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts don’t step forward or turn back but stand right there still as a post.Some wild colts are like that.Some wild colts are like that.This is the seventh defect of a horse.This is the seventh defect of a horse.

Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts tuck in their fore-legs and hind-legs, and sit right down on their four legs.Furthermore, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, some wild colts tuck in their fore-legs and hind-legs, and sit right down on their four legs.Some wild colts are like that.Some wild colts are like that.This is the eighth defect of a horse.This is the eighth defect of a horse.

These are the eight wild colts and the eight defects in horses.These are the eight wild colts and the eight defects in horses.And what are the eight wild people and eight defects in people?And what are the eight wild people and eight defects in people?Firstly, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.Firstly, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.

But the accused mendicant evades it by saying they don’t remember.But the accused mendicant evades it by saying they don’t remember.I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, back right up and spin the chariot behind them.I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, back right up and spin the chariot behind them.Some wild people are like that.Some wild people are like that.

This is the first defect of a person.This is the first defect of a person.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.But the accused mendicant objects to the accuser:But the accused mendicant objects to the accuser:

‘What has an incompetent fool like you got to say?‘What has an incompetent fool like you got to say?How on earth could you imagine you’ve got something worth saying!’How on earth could you imagine you’ve got something worth saying!’I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, jump back, wreck the hub, and break the triple rod.I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, jump back, wreck the hub, and break the triple rod.

Some wild people are like that.Some wild people are like that.This is the second defect of a person.This is the second defect of a person.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.

But the accused mendicant retorts to the accuser:But the accused mendicant retorts to the accuser:‘Well, you’ve fallen into an offense named such-and-such. You should deal with that first.’‘Well, you’ve fallen into an offense named such-and-such. You should deal with that first.’I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, shake the draft-pole off their thigh and trample it.I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, shake the draft-pole off their thigh and trample it.

Some wild people are like that.Some wild people are like that.This is the third defect of a person.This is the third defect of a person.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.

But the accused mendicant dodges the issue, distracts the discussion with irrelevant points, and displays annoyance, hate, and bitterness.But the accused mendicant dodges the issue, distracts the discussion with irrelevant points, and displays annoyance, hate, and bitterness.I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, take a wrong turn, sending the chariot off track.I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, take a wrong turn, sending the chariot off track.Some wild people are like that.Some wild people are like that.

This is the fourth defect of a person.This is the fourth defect of a person.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.But the accused mendicant gesticulates while speaking in the middle of the Saṅgha.But the accused mendicant gesticulates while speaking in the middle of the Saṅgha.

I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, rear up and strike out with their fore-legs.I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, rear up and strike out with their fore-legs.Some wild people are like that.Some wild people are like that.This is the fifth defect of a person.This is the fifth defect of a person.

Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.But the accused mendicant ignores the Saṅgha and the accusation and, though still guilty of the offense, they go wherever they want.But the accused mendicant ignores the Saṅgha and the accusation and, though still guilty of the offense, they go wherever they want.I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, ignore the trainer and the goad, spit out the bit, and go wherever they want.I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, ignore the trainer and the goad, spit out the bit, and go wherever they want.

Some wild people are like that.Some wild people are like that.This is the sixth defect of a person.This is the sixth defect of a person.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.

But the accused mendicant neither confesses to the offense nor denies it, but frustrates the Saṅgha by staying silent.But the accused mendicant neither confesses to the offense nor denies it, but frustrates the Saṅgha by staying silent.I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, don’t step forward or turn back but stand right there still as a post.I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, don’t step forward or turn back but stand right there still as a post.Some wild people are like that.Some wild people are like that.

This is the seventh defect of a person.This is the seventh defect of a person.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.Furthermore, the mendicants accuse a mendicant of an offense.But the accused mendicant says this:But the accused mendicant says this:

‘Why are you venerables making so much of an issue over me? Now I’ll resign the training and return to a lesser life.’‘Why are you venerables making so much of an issue over me? Now I’ll resign the training and return to a lesser life.’When they have resigned the training, they say:When they have resigned the training, they say:‘Well, venerables, are you happy now?’‘Well, venerables, are you happy now?’

I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, tuck in their fore-legs and hind-legs, and sit right down on their four legs.I say that this individual is comparable to the wild colts who, when the trainer says ‘giddyup!’ and spurs and goads them on, tuck in their fore-legs and hind-legs, and sit right down on their four legs.Some wild people are like that.Some wild people are like that.This is the eighth defect of a person.This is the eighth defect of a person.

These are the eight wild people and eight defects in people.”These are the eight wild people and eight defects in people.”