长部第 30 经（Sujato 英译）第 5 阅读页 · The Marks of a Great Man · 5/6

21–22. Indigo Eyes21–22. Indigo Eyes

“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.When looking at others he didn’t glare, look askance, or avert his eyes. Being straightforward, he reached out to others with straightforward intentions, looking at people with kindly eyes.When looking at others he didn’t glare, look askance, or avert his eyes. Being straightforward, he reached out to others with straightforward intentions, looking at people with kindly eyes.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 eyes are indigo, and he has eyelashes like a cow’s.his eyes are indigo, and he has eyelashes like a cow’s.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?The people look on him with kindly eyes. He is dear and beloved to the brahmins and householders, people of town and country, treasurers and chief ministers, military officers, guardsmen, ministers, councillors, rulers, tax beneficiaries, and princes.The people look on him with kindly eyes. He is dear and beloved to the 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?The people look on him with kindly eyes. He is dear and beloved to the monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen, gods, humans, titans, dragons, and centaurs.The people look on him with kindly eyes. He is dear and beloved to the 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:“With not a glare or glance askance,“With not a glare or glance askance,

nor averting of the eyes;nor averting of the eyes;straightforward, he reached out straightforwardly,straightforward, he reached out straightforwardly,looking at people with kindly eyes.looking at people with kindly eyes.

In good rebirths he enjoyed the fruitIn good rebirths he enjoyed the fruitand result, rejoicing there.and result, rejoicing there.But here he has a cow’s eyelashes,But here he has a cow’s eyelashes,

and indigo eyes so fair to see.and indigo eyes so fair to see.Many soothsayers, men cleverMany soothsayers, men cleverand learned in prognostic texts,and learned in prognostic texts,

expert in cow-like lashes, indicatedexpert in cow-like lashes, indicatedhe’d be looked upon with kindly eyes.he’d be looked upon with kindly eyes.Even as a householder he’d be regarded kindly,Even as a householder he’d be regarded kindly,

beloved of the people.beloved of the people.But if he becomes an ascetic, not lay,But if he becomes an ascetic, not lay,as destroyer of sorrow he’ll be loved by many.”as destroyer of sorrow he’ll be loved by many.”

23. Crown Like a Turban23. Crown Like a Turban

“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 the leader and forerunner of people in skillful behaviors such as good conduct by way of body, speech, and mind, giving and sharing, taking precepts, observing the sabbath, paying due respect to mother and father, ascetics and brahmins, honoring the elders in the family, and various other things pertaining to skillful behaviors.He was the leader and forerunner of people in skillful behaviors such as good conduct by way of body, speech, and mind, giving and sharing, taking precepts, observing the sabbath, paying due respect to mother and father, ascetics and brahmins, honoring the elders in the family, and various other things pertaining to skillful behaviors.

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:When he came back to this place he obtained this mark:the crown of his head is like a turban.the crown of his head is like a turban.

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 a large following of brahmins and householders, people of town and country, treasurers and chief ministers, military officers, guardsmen, ministers, councillors, rulers, tax beneficiaries, and princes.He has a large following of 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?He has a large following of monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen, gods, humans, titans, dragons, and centaurs.He has a large following of 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:

“Among people of good conduct, he was the leader,“Among people of good conduct, he was the leader,devoted to a life of principle among the principled.devoted to a life of principle among the principled.The people followed him,The people followed him,

and he experienced the fruit of good deeds in heaven.and he experienced the fruit of good deeds in heaven.Having experienced that fruit,Having experienced that fruit,he gains a head crowned like a turban.he gains a head crowned like a turban.

The experts in omens and signs prophesied:The experts in omens and signs prophesied:‘He will be leader of the people.‘He will be leader of the people.Assistants serve him here among men,Assistants serve him here among men,

as they did for him then in the past.as they did for him then in the past.If he becomes an aristocrat, ruler of the land,If he becomes an aristocrat, ruler of the land,he’ll gain the service of the people.he’ll gain the service of the people.

But if that man goes forth,But if that man goes forth,he’ll be sophisticated, proficient in the teachings.he’ll be sophisticated, proficient in the teachings.Devoted to the virtues of his instruction,Devoted to the virtues of his instruction,

the people will become his followers.’”the people will become his followers.’”

24–25. One Hair Per Pore, and a Tuft24–25. One Hair Per Pore, and a Tuft

“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 refrained from lying. He spoke the truth and stuck to the truth. He was honest and dependable, and didn’t trick the world with his words.He refrained from lying. He spoke the truth and stuck to the truth. He was honest and dependable, and didn’t trick the world with his words.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 hairs grow one per pore, and between his eyebrows there grows a tuft, soft and white like cotton-wool.his hairs grow one per pore, and between his eyebrows there grows a tuft, soft and white like cotton-wool.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 has many close adherents among the brahmins and householders, people of town and country, treasurers and chief ministers, military officers, guardsmen, ministers, councillors, rulers, tax beneficiaries, and princes.He has many close adherents among the 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?He has many close adherents among the monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen, gods, humans, titans, dragons, and centaurs.He has many close adherents among the 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:“In past lives he was true to his promise,“In past lives he was true to his promise,

with no forked tongue, he shunned lies.with no forked tongue, he shunned lies.He never broke his word to anyone,He never broke his word to anyone,but spoke what was true, real, and factual.but spoke what was true, real, and factual.

A tuft so very white like cotton-woolA tuft so very white like cotton-woolgrew prettily between his eyebrows.grew prettily between his eyebrows.And never two, but only one,And never two, but only one,

hair grew in each of his pores.hair grew in each of his pores.Many soothsayers learned in marksMany soothsayers learned in marksand expert in signs gathered and prophesied:and expert in signs gathered and prophesied:

‘One like this, with tuft and hair so prominent,‘One like this, with tuft and hair so prominent,will have many as his close adherents.will have many as his close adherents.Even as householder many people will follow him,Even as householder many people will follow him,

due to the power of deeds in the past.due to the power of deeds in the past.But once gone forth, owning nothing,But once gone forth, owning nothing,as Buddha the people will follow him.’”as Buddha the people will follow him.’”

26–27. Forty Gapless Teeth26–27. Forty Gapless Teeth

“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 refrained from backbiting. He didn’t repeat in one place what he heard in another so as to divide people against each other. Instead, he reconciled those who were divided and support those who are united, delighting in harmony, loving harmony, speaking words that promote harmony.He refrained from backbiting. He didn’t repeat in one place what he heard in another so as to divide people against each other. Instead, he reconciled those who were divided and support those who are united, delighting in harmony, loving harmony, speaking words that promote harmony.

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 forty teeth, and his teeth have no gaps.he has forty teeth, and his teeth have no gaps.

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 cannot be divided. 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 cannot be divided. 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 cannot be divided. This includes monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen, gods, humans, titans, dragons, and centaurs.His retinue cannot be divided. 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:

“He spoke no divisive words splitting the united,“He spoke no divisive words splitting the united,creating disputes that foster division,creating disputes that foster division,acting improperly by fostering quarrels,acting improperly by fostering quarrels,

sowing division in those who are united.sowing division in those who are united.He spoke kind words to foster harmony,He spoke kind words to foster harmony,uniting those who are divided.uniting those who are divided.

He cast aside quarrels among the people,He cast aside quarrels among the people,rejoicing together with the united.rejoicing together with the united.In good rebirths he enjoyed the fruitIn good rebirths he enjoyed the fruit

and result, rejoicing there.and result, rejoicing there.Here his teeth are gapless, close-set,Here his teeth are gapless, close-set,forty standing prominent in his mouth.forty standing prominent in his mouth.