- 聞如是:
一時,佛在舍衛國祇樹給孤獨園。
Thus have I heard:
One time, the Budha was staying at Anaathapindidas Ashrama in Jetavana of Shraavastii.
2. 爾時,世尊告諸比丘:「世間有此二人,若見雷電霹靂,無有恐怖。云何為二人?獸王師子、漏盡阿羅漢。是謂,比丘!有此二人在於世間,若見雷電霹靂,不懷恐怖。是故,諸比丘!當學漏盡阿羅漢。如是,諸比丘!當作是學。」
At that time, Bhagavaan said to the Bhikshus:
“There are two kinds of beings in the world who, when they see lightning and hear thunder, feel no fear. Who are these two?
The lion, king of beasts, and the Arhat who has exhausted all defilements.
Thus, bhikshus, these two in the world do not feel fear when witnessing lightning and thunder. Therefore, bhikshus, you should strive to become an Arhat free of defilements. Thus, bhikshus, you should practice in this way.”
3. 爾時,諸比丘聞佛所說,歡喜奉行。
When the bhikshus heard what the Budha said, they followed it with joy.