长部第 30 经（Sujato 英译）第 2 阅读页 · The Marks of a Great Man · 2/6

seeing the prince with the hundred-fold mark of merits,seeing the prince with the hundred-fold mark of merits,that he’d have a following, subduing foes,that he’d have a following, subduing foes,which is why he has wheels all rimmed around.which is why he has wheels all rimmed around.

If one such doesn’t choose the life gone forth,If one such doesn’t choose the life gone forth,he’ll roll the wheel and rule the land.he’ll roll the wheel and rule the land.The aristocrats will be his vassals,The aristocrats will be his vassals,

flocking to his glory.flocking to his glory.But if one such chooses the life gone forth,But if one such chooses the life gone forth,seeing clearly, loving renunciation,seeing clearly, loving renunciation,

the gods, humans, titans, Sakka, and monsters;the gods, humans, titans, Sakka, and monsters;centaurs and dragons, birds and beasts,centaurs and dragons, birds and beasts,will flock to his glory,will flock to his glory,

the supreme, honored by gods and humans.”the supreme, honored by gods and humans.”

3–5. Stretched Heels, Etc.3–5. Stretched Heels, Etc.

“Mendicants, in some past lives the Realized One was reborn as a human being.“Mendicants, in some past lives the Realized One was reborn as a human being.He gave up killing living creatures, renouncing the rod and the sword. He was scrupulous and kind, living full of sympathy for all living beings.He gave up killing living creatures, renouncing the rod and the sword. He was scrupulous and kind, living full of sympathy for all living beings.Due to performing those deeds he was reborn in a heavenly realm.Due to performing those deeds he was reborn in a heavenly realm.

When he came back to this place he obtained these three marks:When he came back to this place he obtained these three marks:he has stretched heels, long fingers, and his body is tall and straight-limbed.he has stretched heels, long fingers, and his body is tall and straight-limbed.Possessing these marks, if he stays at home he becomes a wheel-turning monarch.Possessing these marks, if he stays at home he becomes a wheel-turning monarch.

And what does he obtain as king?And what does he obtain as king?He’s long-lived, preserving his life for a long time. No human foe or enemy is able to take his life before his time.He’s long-lived, preserving his life for a long time. No human foe or enemy is able to take his life before his time.That’s what he obtains as king.That’s what he obtains as king.

And what does he obtain as Buddha?And what does he obtain as Buddha?He’s long-lived, preserving his life for a long time. No foes or enemies—nor any ascetic or brahmin or god or Māra or divinity or anyone in the world—is able to take his life before his time.He’s long-lived, preserving his life for a long time. No foes or enemies—nor any ascetic or brahmin or god or Māra or divinity or anyone in the world—is able to take his life before his time.That’s what he obtains as Buddha.”That’s what he obtains as Buddha.”

The Buddha spoke this matter.The Buddha spoke this matter.On this it is said:On this it is said:“Realizing for himself the horrors of death,“Realizing for himself the horrors of death,

he refrained from killing other creatures.he refrained from killing other creatures.By that good conduct he went to heaven,By that good conduct he went to heaven,where he enjoyed the fruit of deeds well done.where he enjoyed the fruit of deeds well done.

Passing away, on his return to here,Passing away, on his return to here,he obtained these three marks:he obtained these three marks:his stretched heels are abundant and long,his stretched heels are abundant and long,

and like the Divinity, he’s straight and beautiful, with well-formed limbs.and like the Divinity, he’s straight and beautiful, with well-formed limbs.Fair of arm, youthful, of good posture and breeding,Fair of arm, youthful, of good posture and breeding,his fingers are soft and tender and long.his fingers are soft and tender and long.

By these three marks of an excellent man,By these three marks of an excellent man,they indicated that the prince’s life would be long:they indicated that the prince’s life would be long:‘As a householder he will live long;‘As a householder he will live long;

longer still if he goes forth, due tolonger still if he goes forth, due tomastery in the development of psychic power.mastery in the development of psychic power.Thus this is the sign of long life.’”Thus this is the sign of long life.’”

6. Seven Bulging Places6. Seven Bulging Places

“Mendicants, in some past lives the Realized One was reborn as a human being.“Mendicants, in some past lives the Realized One was reborn as a human being.He was a donor of delicious and tasty cooked and fresh foods, and drinks that were sweet and succulent.He was a donor of delicious and tasty cooked and fresh foods, and drinks that were sweet and succulent.Due to performing those deeds he was reborn in a heavenly realm.Due to performing those deeds he was reborn in a heavenly realm.

When he came back to this place he obtained this mark: he has bulging muscles in seven places.When he came back to this place he obtained this mark: he has bulging muscles in seven places.Both hands, both feet, both shoulders, and his chest are all bulging.Both hands, both feet, both shoulders, and his chest are all bulging.Possessing this mark, if he stays at home he becomes a wheel-turning monarch.Possessing this mark, if he stays at home he becomes a wheel-turning monarch.

And what does he obtain as king?And what does he obtain as king?He gets delicious and tasty cooked and fresh foods, and drinks that are sweet and succulent.He gets delicious and tasty cooked and fresh foods, and drinks that are sweet and succulent.That’s what he obtains as king.That’s what he obtains as king.

And what does he obtain as Buddha?And what does he obtain as Buddha?He gets delicious and tasty cooked and fresh foods, and drinks that are sweet and succulent.He gets delicious and tasty cooked and fresh foods, and drinks that are sweet and succulent.That’s what he obtains as Buddha.”That’s what he obtains as Buddha.”

The Buddha spoke this matter.The Buddha spoke this matter.On this it is said:On this it is said:“He used to give the very best of flavors—“He used to give the very best of flavors—

scrumptious foods of every kind.scrumptious foods of every kind.Because of that good deed,Because of that good deed,he rejoiced long in the Garden of Delight.he rejoiced long in the Garden of Delight.

On returning to here, he is rounded in seven places,On returning to here, he is rounded in seven places,and tender hands and feet are found.and tender hands and feet are found.The soothsayers expert in signs declared:The soothsayers expert in signs declared:

‘He’ll get tasty foods of all sorts‘He’ll get tasty foods of all sortsas a householder, that’s what that means.as a householder, that’s what that means.But even if he goes forth he’ll get the same,But even if he goes forth he’ll get the same,

supreme in gaining tasty foods of all sorts,supreme in gaining tasty foods of all sorts,cutting all bonds of the lay life.’”cutting all bonds of the lay life.’”

7–8. Tender and Serried Hands7–8. Tender and Serried Hands

“Mendicants, in some past lives the Realized One was reborn as a human being.“Mendicants, in some past lives the Realized One was reborn as a human being.He brought people together using the four ways of being inclusive:He brought people together using the four ways of being inclusive:giving, kindly words, taking care, and equality.giving, kindly words, taking care, and equality.

Due to performing those deeds he was reborn in a heavenly realm.Due to performing those deeds he was reborn in a heavenly realm.When he came back to this place he obtained these two marks:When he came back to this place he obtained these two marks:his hands and feet are soft and tender, and they are serried.his hands and feet are soft and tender, and they are serried.

Possessing these marks, if he stays at home he becomes a wheel-turning monarch.Possessing these marks, if he stays at home he becomes a wheel-turning monarch.And what does he obtain as king?And what does he obtain as king?His retinue is inclusive, cohesive, and well-managed. This includes brahmins and householders, people of town and country, treasurers and chief ministers, military officers, guardsmen, ministers, councillors, rulers, tax beneficiaries, and princes.His retinue is inclusive, cohesive, and well-managed. This includes brahmins and householders, people of town and country, treasurers and chief ministers, military officers, guardsmen, ministers, councillors, rulers, tax beneficiaries, and princes.

That’s what he obtains as king.That’s what he obtains as king.And what does he obtain as Buddha?And what does he obtain as Buddha?His retinue is inclusive and well-managed. This includes monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen, gods, humans, titans, dragons, and centaurs.His retinue is inclusive and well-managed. This includes monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen, gods, humans, titans, dragons, and centaurs.

That’s what he obtains as Buddha.”That’s what he obtains as Buddha.”The Buddha spoke this matter.The Buddha spoke this matter.On this it is said:On this it is said:

“By giving and helping others,“By giving and helping others,kindly speech, and equal treatment,kindly speech, and equal treatment,such action and conduct as brought people together,such action and conduct as brought people together,

he went to heaven due to his esteemed virtue.he went to heaven due to his esteemed virtue.Passing away, on his return to here,Passing away, on his return to here,the young baby prince obtainedthe young baby prince obtained

hands and feet so tender and serried,hands and feet so tender and serried,lovely, graceful, and good-looking.lovely, graceful, and good-looking.His retinue is loyal and manageable,His retinue is loyal and manageable,

staying agreeably all over this broad land.staying agreeably all over this broad land.Speaking kindly, seeking happiness,Speaking kindly, seeking happiness,he implements agreeable qualities.he implements agreeable qualities.

But if he gives up all sensual enjoyments,But if he gives up all sensual enjoyments,as victor he speaks Dhamma to the people.as victor he speaks Dhamma to the people.Devoted, they respond to his words;Devoted, they respond to his words;

after listening, they practice in line with the teaching.”after listening, they practice in line with the teaching.”

9–10. Arched Feet and Upright Hair9–10. Arched Feet and Upright Hair

“Mendicants, in some past lives the Realized One was reborn as a human being.“Mendicants, in some past lives the Realized One was reborn as a human being.His speech was meaningful and principled. He educated many people, bringing welfare and happiness, offering the teaching.His speech was meaningful and principled. He educated many people, bringing welfare and happiness, offering the teaching.Due to performing those deeds he was reborn in a heavenly realm.Due to performing those deeds he was reborn in a heavenly realm.

When he came back to this place he obtained these two marks:When he came back to this place he obtained these two marks:the tops of his feet are arched and his hairs stand up.the tops of his feet are arched and his hairs stand up.Possessing these marks, if he stays at home he becomes a wheel-turning monarch.Possessing these marks, if he stays at home he becomes a wheel-turning monarch.

And what does he obtain as king?And what does he obtain as king?He is the foremost, best, chief, highest, and finest of those who enjoy sensual pleasures.He is the foremost, best, chief, highest, and finest of those who enjoy sensual pleasures.That’s what he obtains as king.That’s what he obtains as king.

And what does he obtain as Buddha?And what does he obtain as Buddha?He is the foremost, best, chief, highest, and finest of all sentient beings.He is the foremost, best, chief, highest, and finest of all sentient beings.That’s what he obtains as Buddha.”That’s what he obtains as Buddha.”

The Buddha spoke this matter.The Buddha spoke this matter.On this it is said:On this it is said:“His word was meaningful and principled,“His word was meaningful and principled,

moving the people with his explanations.moving the people with his explanations.