中部第 95 经（Sujato 英译）第 2 阅读页 · With Caṅkī · 2/2

“No, worthy Gotama.”“No, worthy Gotama.”“So, Bhāradvāja, it seems that there is not a single one of the brahmins,“So, Bhāradvāja, it seems that there is not a single one of the brahmins,not even anyone back to the seventh generation of tutors,not even anyone back to the seventh generation of tutors,

nor even the ancient seers of the brahmins who say:nor even the ancient seers of the brahmins who say:‘We know this, we see this:‘We know this, we see this:this is the only truth, anything else is futile.’this is the only truth, anything else is futile.’

Suppose there was a queue of blind men, each holding the one in front: the first one does not see, the middle one does not see, and the last one does not see.Suppose there was a queue of blind men, each holding the one in front: the first one does not see, the middle one does not see, and the last one does not see.In the same way, it seems to me that the brahmins’ statement turns out to be like a queue of blind men: the first one does not see, the middle one does not see, and the last one does not see.In the same way, it seems to me that the brahmins’ statement turns out to be like a queue of blind men: the first one does not see, the middle one does not see, and the last one does not see.What do you think, Bhāradvāja?What do you think, Bhāradvāja?

This being so, doesn’t the brahmins’ faith turn out to be baseless?”This being so, doesn’t the brahmins’ faith turn out to be baseless?”“The brahmins don’t just honor this because of faith, but also because of oral transmission.”“The brahmins don’t just honor this because of faith, but also because of oral transmission.”“First you relied on faith, now you speak of oral transmission.“First you relied on faith, now you speak of oral transmission.

These five things can be seen to turn out in two different ways in this very life.These five things can be seen to turn out in two different ways in this very life.What five?What five?Faith, endorsement, oral transmission, reasoned train of thought, and acceptance of a view after deliberation.Faith, endorsement, oral transmission, reasoned train of thought, and acceptance of a view after deliberation.

Even though you have full faith in something, it may be vacuous, hollow, and false.Even though you have full faith in something, it may be vacuous, hollow, and false.And even if you don’t have full faith in something, it may be true and real, not otherwise.And even if you don’t have full faith in something, it may be true and real, not otherwise.Even though you fully endorse something …Even though you fully endorse something …

something may be well transmitted …something may be well transmitted …something may be well thought out …something may be well thought out …something may be well deliberated, it may be vacuous, hollow, and false.something may be well deliberated, it may be vacuous, hollow, and false.

And even if something is not well deliberated, it may be true and real, not otherwise.And even if something is not well deliberated, it may be true and real, not otherwise.For a sensible person who is preserving truth this is not sufficient to come to the categorical conclusion:For a sensible person who is preserving truth this is not sufficient to come to the categorical conclusion:‘This is the only truth, anything else is futile.’”‘This is the only truth, anything else is futile.’”

“But worthy Gotama, how do you define the preservation of truth?”“But worthy Gotama, how do you define the preservation of truth?”“If a person has faith,“If a person has faith,they preserve truth by saying, ‘Such is my faith.’they preserve truth by saying, ‘Such is my faith.’

But they don’t yet come to the categorical conclusion:But they don’t yet come to the categorical conclusion:‘This is the only truth, anything else is futile.’‘This is the only truth, anything else is futile.’If a person endorses something …If a person endorses something …

or has received an oral transmission …or has received an oral transmission …or has a reasoned train of thought about something …or has a reasoned train of thought about something …or has accepted a view after deliberation,or has accepted a view after deliberation,

they preserve truth by saying, ‘Such is the view I have accepted after deliberation.’they preserve truth by saying, ‘Such is the view I have accepted after deliberation.’But they don’t yet come to the categorical conclusion:But they don’t yet come to the categorical conclusion:‘This is the only truth, anything else is futile.’‘This is the only truth, anything else is futile.’

That’s how the preservation of truth is defined, Bhāradvāja. I describe the preservation of truth as defined in this way.That’s how the preservation of truth is defined, Bhāradvāja. I describe the preservation of truth as defined in this way.But this is not yet the awakening to the truth.”But this is not yet the awakening to the truth.”“That’s how the preservation of truth is defined, worthy Gotama. We regard the preservation of truth as defined in this way.“That’s how the preservation of truth is defined, worthy Gotama. We regard the preservation of truth as defined in this way.

But worthy Gotama, how do you define awakening to the truth?”But worthy Gotama, how do you define awakening to the truth?”“Bhāradvāja, take the case of a mendicant living supported by a town or village.“Bhāradvāja, take the case of a mendicant living supported by a town or village.A householder or their child approaches and scrutinizes them for three qualities:A householder or their child approaches and scrutinizes them for three qualities:

qualities that arouse greed, things that provoke hate, and things that promote delusion.qualities that arouse greed, things that provoke hate, and things that promote delusion.‘Does this venerable have any qualities that arouse greed? Such qualities that, were their mind to be overwhelmed by them, they might say‘Does this venerable have any qualities that arouse greed? Such qualities that, were their mind to be overwhelmed by them, they might saythat they know, even though they don’t know, or that they see, even though they don’t see;that they know, even though they don’t know, or that they see, even though they don’t see;

or that they might encourage others to do what is for their lasting harm and suffering?’or that they might encourage others to do what is for their lasting harm and suffering?’Scrutinizing them they find:Scrutinizing them they find:‘This venerable has no such qualities that arouse greed.‘This venerable has no such qualities that arouse greed.

Rather, that venerable has bodily and verbal behavior like that of someone without greed.Rather, that venerable has bodily and verbal behavior like that of someone without greed.And the principle that they teach is deep, hard to see, hard to understand, peaceful, sublime, beyond the scope of logic, subtle, comprehensible to the astute.And the principle that they teach is deep, hard to see, hard to understand, peaceful, sublime, beyond the scope of logic, subtle, comprehensible to the astute.It’s not easy for someone with greed to teach this.’It’s not easy for someone with greed to teach this.’

Scrutinizing them in this way they see that they are purified of qualities that arouse greed. Next, they scrutinize them for qualities that provoke hate.Scrutinizing them in this way they see that they are purified of qualities that arouse greed. Next, they scrutinize them for qualities that provoke hate.‘Does this venerable have any qualities that provoke hate? Such qualities that, were their mind to be overwhelmed by them, they might say‘Does this venerable have any qualities that provoke hate? Such qualities that, were their mind to be overwhelmed by them, they might saythat they know, even though they don’t know, or that they see, even though they don’t see;that they know, even though they don’t know, or that they see, even though they don’t see;

or that they might encourage others to do what is for their lasting harm and suffering?’or that they might encourage others to do what is for their lasting harm and suffering?’Scrutinizing them they find:Scrutinizing them they find:‘This venerable has no such qualities that provoke hate.‘This venerable has no such qualities that provoke hate.

Rather, that venerable has bodily and verbal behavior like that of someone without hate.Rather, that venerable has bodily and verbal behavior like that of someone without hate.And the principle that they teach is deep, hard to see, hard to understand, peaceful, sublime, beyond the scope of logic, subtle, comprehensible to the astute.And the principle that they teach is deep, hard to see, hard to understand, peaceful, sublime, beyond the scope of logic, subtle, comprehensible to the astute.It’s not easy for someone with hate to teach this.’It’s not easy for someone with hate to teach this.’

Scrutinizing them in this way they see that they are purified of qualities that provoke hate. Next, they scrutinize them for qualities that promote delusion.Scrutinizing them in this way they see that they are purified of qualities that provoke hate. Next, they scrutinize them for qualities that promote delusion.‘Does this venerable have any qualities that promote delusion? Such qualities that, were their mind to be overwhelmed by them, they might say‘Does this venerable have any qualities that promote delusion? Such qualities that, were their mind to be overwhelmed by them, they might saythat they know, even though they don’t know, or that they see, even though they don’t see;that they know, even though they don’t know, or that they see, even though they don’t see;

or that they might encourage others to do what is for their lasting harm and suffering?’or that they might encourage others to do what is for their lasting harm and suffering?’Scrutinizing them they find:Scrutinizing them they find:‘This venerable has no such qualities that promote delusion.‘This venerable has no such qualities that promote delusion.

Rather, that venerable has bodily and verbal behavior like that of someone without delusion.Rather, that venerable has bodily and verbal behavior like that of someone without delusion.And the principle that they teach is deep, hard to see, hard to understand, peaceful, sublime, beyond the scope of logic, subtle, comprehensible to the astute.And the principle that they teach is deep, hard to see, hard to understand, peaceful, sublime, beyond the scope of logic, subtle, comprehensible to the astute.It’s not easy for someone with delusion to teach this.’It’s not easy for someone with delusion to teach this.’

Scrutinizing them in this way they see that they are purified of qualities that promote delusion.Scrutinizing them in this way they see that they are purified of qualities that promote delusion.Next, they place faith in them. When faith has arisen they approach the teacher. They pay homage, actively listen, hear the teachings, remember the teachings, examine their meaning, and accept them after deliberation. Then enthusiasm springs up; they make an attempt, weigh up, and strive. Striving, they directly realize the ultimate truth, and see it with penetrating wisdom.Next, they place faith in them. When faith has arisen they approach the teacher. They pay homage, actively listen, hear the teachings, remember the teachings, examine their meaning, and accept them after deliberation. Then enthusiasm springs up; they make an attempt, weigh up, and strive. Striving, they directly realize the ultimate truth, and see it with penetrating wisdom.

That’s how the awakening to truth is defined, Bhāradvāja. I describe the awakening to truth as defined in this way.That’s how the awakening to truth is defined, Bhāradvāja. I describe the awakening to truth as defined in this way.But this is not yet the attainment of truth.”But this is not yet the attainment of truth.”“That’s how the awakening to truth is defined, worthy Gotama. I regard the awakening to truth as defined in this way.“That’s how the awakening to truth is defined, worthy Gotama. I regard the awakening to truth as defined in this way.

But worthy Gotama, how do you define the attainment of truth?”But worthy Gotama, how do you define the attainment of truth?”“By the cultivation, development, and making much of these very same things there is the attainment of truth.“By the cultivation, development, and making much of these very same things there is the attainment of truth.That’s how the attainment of truth is defined, Bhāradvāja. I describe the attainment of truth as defined in this way.”That’s how the attainment of truth is defined, Bhāradvāja. I describe the attainment of truth as defined in this way.”

“That’s how the attainment of truth is defined, worthy Gotama. I regard the attainment of truth as defined in this way.“That’s how the attainment of truth is defined, worthy Gotama. I regard the attainment of truth as defined in this way.But what quality is helpful for arriving at the truth?”But what quality is helpful for arriving at the truth?”“Striving is helpful for arriving at the truth.“Striving is helpful for arriving at the truth.

If you don’t strive, you won’t arrive at the truth.If you don’t strive, you won’t arrive at the truth.You arrive at the truth because you strive.You arrive at the truth because you strive.That’s why striving is helpful for arriving at the truth.”That’s why striving is helpful for arriving at the truth.”

“But what quality is helpful for striving?”“But what quality is helpful for striving?”“Weighing up the teachings is helpful for striving …“Weighing up the teachings is helpful for striving …Making an attempt is helpful for weighing up the teachings …Making an attempt is helpful for weighing up the teachings …

Enthusiasm is helpful for making an attempt …Enthusiasm is helpful for making an attempt …Acceptance of the teachings after deliberation is helpful for enthusiasm …Acceptance of the teachings after deliberation is helpful for enthusiasm …Examining the meaning of the teachings is helpful for accepting them after deliberation …Examining the meaning of the teachings is helpful for accepting them after deliberation …

Remembering the teachings is helpful for examining their meaning …Remembering the teachings is helpful for examining their meaning …Hearing the teachings is helpful for remembering the teachings …Hearing the teachings is helpful for remembering the teachings …Active listening is helpful for hearing the teachings …Active listening is helpful for hearing the teachings …

Paying homage is helpful for active listening …Paying homage is helpful for active listening …Approaching is helpful for paying homage …Approaching is helpful for paying homage …Faith is helpful for approaching a teacher.Faith is helpful for approaching a teacher.

If you don’t give rise to faith, you won’t approach a teacher.If you don’t give rise to faith, you won’t approach a teacher.You approach a teacher because you have faith.You approach a teacher because you have faith.That’s why faith is helpful for approaching a teacher.”That’s why faith is helpful for approaching a teacher.”

“I’ve asked the worthy Gotama about the preservation of truth, and he has answered me.“I’ve asked the worthy Gotama about the preservation of truth, and he has answered me.I endorse and accept this, and am satisfied with it.I endorse and accept this, and am satisfied with it.I’ve asked the worthy Gotama about awakening to the truth, and he has answered me.I’ve asked the worthy Gotama about awakening to the truth, and he has answered me.

I endorse and accept this, and am satisfied with it.I endorse and accept this, and am satisfied with it.I’ve asked the worthy Gotama about the attainment of truth, and he has answered me.I’ve asked the worthy Gotama about the attainment of truth, and he has answered me.I endorse and accept this, and am satisfied with it.I endorse and accept this, and am satisfied with it.

I’ve asked the worthy Gotama about the things that are helpful for the attainment of truth, and he has answered me.I’ve asked the worthy Gotama about the things that are helpful for the attainment of truth, and he has answered me.I endorse and accept this, and am satisfied with it.I endorse and accept this, and am satisfied with it.Whatever point I have asked the worthy Gotama about he has answered me.Whatever point I have asked the worthy Gotama about he has answered me.

I endorse and accept this, and am satisfied with it.I endorse and accept this, and am satisfied with it.Worthy Gotama, I used to think this:Worthy Gotama, I used to think this:‘Who are these shavelings, fake ascetics, primitives, black spawn from the feet of our kinsman next to those who understand the teaching?’‘Who are these shavelings, fake ascetics, primitives, black spawn from the feet of our kinsman next to those who understand the teaching?’

The Buddha has inspired me to have fondness, confidence, and respect for ascetics!The Buddha has inspired me to have fondness, confidence, and respect for ascetics!Excellent, worthy Gotama! …Excellent, worthy Gotama! …From this day forth, may the worthy Gotama remember me as a lay follower who has gone for refuge for life.”From this day forth, may the worthy Gotama remember me as a lay follower who has gone for refuge for life.”