经集（Sujato 英译）第 66 阅读页 · SNP4.13 · The Longer Discourse on Arrayed for Battle

Anthology of Discourses 4.13Anthology of Discourses 4.13The Longer Discourse on Arrayed for BattleThe Longer Discourse on Arrayed for Battle

“Regarding those who maintain their own view,“Regarding those who maintain their own view,disputing that, ‘This is the only truth’:disputing that, ‘This is the only truth’:are all of them subject only to criticism,are all of them subject only to criticism,

or do some also win praise for that?”or do some also win praise for that?”“That is a small thing, insufficient for peace,“That is a small thing, insufficient for peace,these two fruits of dispute, I say.these two fruits of dispute, I say.

Seeing this, one ought not dispute,Seeing this, one ought not dispute,looking for sanctuary in the land of no dispute.looking for sanctuary in the land of no dispute.One who knows does not get involvedOne who knows does not get involved

with any of the many different conventions.with any of the many different conventions.Why would the uninvolved get involved,Why would the uninvolved get involved,since they do not believe based on the seen or the heard?since they do not believe based on the seen or the heard?

Those for whom ethics are the highest speak of purity through self-control;Those for whom ethics are the highest speak of purity through self-control;having undertaken a vow, they stick to it:having undertaken a vow, they stick to it:‘Let us train right here, then we will be pure.’‘Let us train right here, then we will be pure.’

Professing to be experts, they are led on to future lives.Professing to be experts, they are led on to future lives.If they fall away from their precepts and vows,If they fall away from their precepts and vows,they tremble, having failed in their task.they tremble, having failed in their task.

They pray and long for purity,They pray and long for purity,like one who has lost their caravan while journeying far from home.like one who has lost their caravan while journeying far from home.But having given up all precepts and vows,But having given up all precepts and vows,

and these deeds blameworthy or blameless;and these deeds blameworthy or blameless;not longing for ‘purity’ or ‘impurity’,not longing for ‘purity’ or ‘impurity’,live detached, fostering peace.live detached, fostering peace.

Relying on mortification in disgust of sin,Relying on mortification in disgust of sin,or else on what is seen, heard, or thought,or else on what is seen, heard, or thought,they moan that purification comes through heading upstream,they moan that purification comes through heading upstream,

not rid of craving for life after life.not rid of craving for life after life.For one who longs there are muttered prayers,For one who longs there are muttered prayers,and trembling too over ideas they have formed.and trembling too over ideas they have formed.

But one here for whom there is no passing away or reappearing:But one here for whom there is no passing away or reappearing:why would they tremble? For what would they pray?”why would they tremble? For what would they pray?”“The very same teaching that some say is ‘ultimate’,“The very same teaching that some say is ‘ultimate’,

others say is inferior.others say is inferior.Which of these statements is true,Which of these statements is true,for all of them profess to be experts?”for all of them profess to be experts?”

“They say their own teaching is perfect,“They say their own teaching is perfect,while the teaching of others is inferior.while the teaching of others is inferior.So arguing, they dispute,So arguing, they dispute,

each saying their own conventions are the truth.each saying their own conventions are the truth.If someone else’s disparagement makes you inferior,If someone else’s disparagement makes you inferior,no one in any teaching would be distinguished.no one in any teaching would be distinguished.

For each of them says the other’s teaching is lacking,For each of them says the other’s teaching is lacking,while forcefully advocating their own.while forcefully advocating their own.But if they honor their own teachingsBut if they honor their own teachings

just as they praise their own journeys,just as they praise their own journeys,then all doctrines would be equally valid,then all doctrines would be equally valid,and purity would be specific to them.and purity would be specific to them.

After judging among the teachings, a brahmin has adopted nothingAfter judging among the teachings, a brahmin has adopted nothingthat requires interpretation by another.that requires interpretation by another.That’s why they’ve gotten over disputes,That’s why they’ve gotten over disputes,

for they see no other doctrine as best.for they see no other doctrine as best.Saying, ‘I know, I see, that’s how it is’,Saying, ‘I know, I see, that’s how it is’,some believe that purity stems from view.some believe that purity stems from view.

But if they’ve really seen, what use is that view to them?But if they’ve really seen, what use is that view to them?Overlooking what matters, they say purity comes from another.Overlooking what matters, they say purity comes from another.When a person sees, they see name and form,When a person sees, they see name and form,

and having seen, they will know just these things.and having seen, they will know just these things.Gladly let them see much or little,Gladly let them see much or little,for those who are skilled say this is no way to purity.for those who are skilled say this is no way to purity.

It’s not easy to educate someone who is dogmatic,It’s not easy to educate someone who is dogmatic,promoting a view they have formulated.promoting a view they have formulated.Speaking of the beauty in that on which they depend,Speaking of the beauty in that on which they depend,

they talk of purity in accord with what they saw there.they talk of purity in accord with what they saw there.The brahmin does not get involved with formulating and calculating;The brahmin does not get involved with formulating and calculating;they’re not followers of views, nor kinsmen of notions.they’re not followers of views, nor kinsmen of notions.

Having understood the many different conventions,Having understood the many different conventions,they look on when others grasp.they look on when others grasp.Having untied the knots here in the world,Having untied the knots here in the world,

the sage takes no side among disputes.the sage takes no side among disputes.Peaceful among the peaceless, equanimous,Peaceful among the peaceless, equanimous,they don’t grasp when others grasp.they don’t grasp when others grasp.

Having given up former defilements and not making new ones,Having given up former defilements and not making new ones,not swayed by preference, nor a proponent of dogma,not swayed by preference, nor a proponent of dogma,that attentive one is released from views,that attentive one is released from views,

not clinging to the world, nor reproaching themselves.not clinging to the world, nor reproaching themselves.They are remote from all thingsThey are remote from all thingsseen, heard, or thought.seen, heard, or thought.

With burden put down, the sage is released:With burden put down, the sage is released:not formulating, not abstaining, not longing.”not formulating, not abstaining, not longing.”