经集（Sujato 英译）第 58 阅读页 · SNP4.5 · Eight on the Ultimate

Anthology of Discourses 4.5Anthology of Discourses 4.5Eight on the UltimateEight on the Ultimate

If, maintaining that theirs is the “ultimate” view,If, maintaining that theirs is the “ultimate” view,a personage makes it out to be highest in the world;a personage makes it out to be highest in the world;then they declare all others are “lesser”;then they declare all others are “lesser”;

that’s why they’re not beyond disputes.that’s why they’re not beyond disputes.If they see an advantage for themselvesIf they see an advantage for themselvesin what’s seen, heard, or thought; or in precepts or vows,in what’s seen, heard, or thought; or in precepts or vows,

in that case, having adopted that one alone,in that case, having adopted that one alone,they see all others as inferior.they see all others as inferior.Those who are skilled say that, too, is a knot,Those who are skilled say that, too, is a knot,

relying on which people see others as lesser.relying on which people see others as lesser.That’s why a mendicant ought not relyThat’s why a mendicant ought not relyon what’s seen, heard, or thought, or on precepts and vows.on what’s seen, heard, or thought, or on precepts and vows.

Nor would they form a view about the worldNor would they form a view about the worldthrough a notion or through precepts and vows.through a notion or through precepts and vows.They would never represent themselves as “equal”,They would never represent themselves as “equal”,

nor conceive themselves “worse” or “better”.nor conceive themselves “worse” or “better”.What was picked up has been set down and is not grasped again;What was picked up has been set down and is not grasped again;they form no dependency even on notions.they form no dependency even on notions.

They follow no side among the factions,They follow no side among the factions,and believe in no view at all.and believe in no view at all.One here who has no wish for either end—One here who has no wish for either end—

for any state of existence in this life or the next—for any state of existence in this life or the next—has adopted no dogma at allhas adopted no dogma at allafter judging among the teachings.after judging among the teachings.

For them not even the tiniest idea is formulated hereFor them not even the tiniest idea is formulated hereregarding what is seen, heard, or thought.regarding what is seen, heard, or thought.That brahmin does not grasp any view—That brahmin does not grasp any view—

how could anyone in this world judge them?how could anyone in this world judge them?They don’t make things up or promote them,They don’t make things up or promote them,and don’t subscribe to any of the doctrines.and don’t subscribe to any of the doctrines.

The brahmin has no need to be led by precept or vow;The brahmin has no need to be led by precept or vow;gone to the far shore, one such does not return.gone to the far shore, one such does not return.