长部第 30 经（Sujato 英译）第 4 阅读页 · The Marks of a Great Man · 4/6

When he came back to this place he obtained this mark:When he came back to this place he obtained this mark:his private parts are sheathed in a foreskin.his private parts are sheathed in a foreskin.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 has many sons, over a thousand sons who are valiant and heroic, crushing the armies of his enemies.He has many sons, over a thousand sons who are valiant and heroic, crushing the armies of his enemies.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 has many sons, many thousands of sons who are valiant and heroic, crushing the armies of his enemies.He has many sons, many thousands of sons who are valiant and heroic, crushing the armies of his enemies.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:“In olden days, in past lives,“In olden days, in past lives,

he reunited long-losthe reunited long-lostand long-separated comrades and family,and long-separated comrades and family,bringing them together with joy.bringing them together with joy.

By means of these deeds he went to heaven,By means of these deeds he went to heaven,where he enjoyed happiness and merriment.where he enjoyed happiness and merriment.After passing away from there to here,After passing away from there to here,

his private parts are sheathed in a foreskin.his private parts are sheathed in a foreskin.That sort has many sons,That sort has many sons,over a thousand descendants,over a thousand descendants,

valiant and heroic, devastating foes,valiant and heroic, devastating foes,a layman’s joy, speaking kindly.a layman’s joy, speaking kindly.But if he lives the renunciate lifeBut if he lives the renunciate life

he has even more sons following his word.he has even more sons following his word.As householder or renunciate,As householder or renunciate,that’s the meaning shown by this mark.”that’s the meaning shown by this mark.”

The first recitation section is complete.The first recitation section is complete.

15–16. Equal Proportions and Touching the Knees15–16. Equal Proportions and Touching the Knees

“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.Examining the gathered population, he knew what they had in common and what was their own; he knew each person, and he knew the distinctions between people.Examining the gathered population, he knew what they had in common and what was their own; he knew each person, and he knew the distinctions between people.In each case, he made appropriate distinctions between people: ‘This one deserves that; that one deserves this.’In each case, he made appropriate distinctions between people: ‘This one deserves that; that one deserves this.’

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:he has the proportional circumference of a banyan tree; and when standing upright and not bending over, the palms of both hands touch the knees.he has the proportional circumference of a banyan tree; and when standing upright and not bending over, the palms of both hands touch the knees.

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 rich, affluent, and wealthy, with lots of gold and silver, lots of property and assets, lots of money and grain, and a full treasury and storehouses.He is rich, affluent, and wealthy, with lots of gold and silver, lots of property and assets, lots of money and grain, and a full treasury and storehouses.

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 rich, affluent, and wealthy.He is rich, affluent, and wealthy.

He has these kinds of wealth:He has these kinds of wealth:the wealth of faith, ethics, conscience, prudence, learning, generosity, and wisdom.the wealth of faith, ethics, conscience, prudence, learning, generosity, and wisdom.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:“Examining the many people in a community,“Examining the many people in a community,

he weighed, evaluated, and judged each case:he weighed, evaluated, and judged each case:‘This one deserves that.’‘This one deserves that.’That’s how he used to draw distinctions between people.That’s how he used to draw distinctions between people.

Now standing without bendingNow standing without bendinghe can touch his knees with both hands.he can touch his knees with both hands.With the remaining ripening of the fruit of good deeds,With the remaining ripening of the fruit of good deeds,

his circumference was that of a great tree.his circumference was that of a great tree.Learned experts in the many differentLearned experts in the many differentsigns and marks prophesied:signs and marks prophesied:

‘The young prince will obtain‘The young prince will obtainmany different things that householders deserve.many different things that householders deserve.Here there are many suitable pleasuresHere there are many suitable pleasures

for the ruler of the land to enjoy as householder.for the ruler of the land to enjoy as householder.But if he gives up all sensual enjoyments,But if he gives up all sensual enjoyments,he will gain the supreme, highest peak of wealth.’”he will gain the supreme, highest peak of wealth.’”

17–19. A Lion’s Chest, Etc.17–19. A Lion’s Chest, 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 wanted what’s best, the welfare, the comfort, and sanctuary of the people, thinking:He wanted what’s best, the welfare, the comfort, and sanctuary of the people, thinking:‘How might they flourish in faith, ethics, learning, generosity, teachings, and wisdom; in wealth and grain, fields and land, birds and beasts, children and partners; in bondservants, workers, and staff; in family, friends, and kin?’‘How might they flourish in faith, ethics, learning, generosity, teachings, and wisdom; in wealth and grain, fields and land, birds and beasts, children and partners; in bondservants, workers, and staff; in family, friends, and kin?’

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:his chest is like that of a lion; he is filled out between the shoulders.; and his torso is cylindrical.his chest is like that of a lion; he is filled out between the shoulders.; and his torso is cylindrical.

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 not liable to decline. He doesn’t decline in wealth and grain, fields and land, birds and beasts, children and partners; in bondservants, workers, and staff; in family, friends, and kin. He doesn’t decline in any of his accomplishments.He’s not liable to decline. He doesn’t decline in wealth and grain, fields and land, birds and beasts, children and partners; in bondservants, workers, and staff; in family, friends, and kin. He doesn’t decline in any of his accomplishments.

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 not liable to decline. He doesn’t decline in faith, ethics, learning, generosity, and wisdom. He doesn’t decline in any of his accomplishments.He’s not liable to decline. He doesn’t decline in faith, ethics, learning, generosity, and wisdom. He doesn’t decline in any of his accomplishments.

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 wish was this: ‘How may others not decline“His wish was this: ‘How may others not declinein faith, ethics, learning, and intelligence,in faith, ethics, learning, and intelligence,in generosity, teachings, and much good else,in generosity, teachings, and much good else,

in coin and grain, fields and lands,in coin and grain, fields and lands,in children, partners, and livestock,in children, partners, and livestock,in family, friends, and kin,in family, friends, and kin,

in strength, and both beauty and happiness?’in strength, and both beauty and happiness?’And so he ever desired their success.And so he ever desired their success.His chest was shaped like that of a lion,His chest was shaped like that of a lion,

filled out between the shoulders, and torso cylindrical.filled out between the shoulders, and torso cylindrical.Due to the well-done deeds of the past,Due to the well-done deeds of the past,he had that portent of non-decline.he had that portent of non-decline.

Even as layman he grows in coin and grain,Even as layman he grows in coin and grain,in wives, children, and livestock.in wives, children, and livestock.But once gone forth, owning nothing, he attainsBut once gone forth, owning nothing, he attains

the supreme awakening which may never decline.”the supreme awakening which may never decline.”

20. Ridged Taste Buds20. Ridged Taste Buds

“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 would never hurt any sentient being with fists, stones, rods, or swords.He would never hurt any sentient being with fists, stones, rods, or swords.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 ridged taste buds. His raised taste receptors, originating in the throat, disperse evenly.When he came back to this place he obtained this mark: he has ridged taste buds. His raised taste receptors, originating in the throat, disperse evenly.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 is rarely ill or unwell. His stomach digests well, being neither too hot nor too cold.He is rarely ill or unwell. His stomach digests well, being neither too hot nor too cold.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 rarely ill or unwell. His stomach digests well, being neither too hot nor too cold, but just right, and fit for meditation.He is rarely ill or unwell. His stomach digests well, being neither too hot nor too cold, but just right, and fit for meditation.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:“Not with fist or rod or stone,“Not with fist or rod or stone,or sword or beating to death,or sword or beating to death,

or by bondage or threatsor by bondage or threatsdid he ever harm anyone.did he ever harm anyone.For that very reason he rejoiced in heaven after passing away,For that very reason he rejoiced in heaven after passing away,

finding happiness as a fruit of happy deeds.finding happiness as a fruit of happy deeds.With taste receptors prominent and evenly spreading nutrition,With taste receptors prominent and evenly spreading nutrition,on his return here he has ridged taste buds.on his return here he has ridged taste buds.

That’s why the clever prophets said:That’s why the clever prophets said:‘This man will have much happiness‘This man will have much happinessas householder or renunciate.as householder or renunciate.

That’s the meaning shown by this mark.’”That’s the meaning shown by this mark.’”