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title: "佛本行集經 · 57 難陀出家因緣品"
description: "佛本行集經是隋代高僧闍那崛多翻譯的一部重要佛教經典，屬於佛陀傳記類文獻。該經詳細記載了釋迦牟尼佛從誕生、出家、成道到涅槃的完整生平事蹟，內容涵蓋佛陀前世因緣、降生王宮、四門出遊、捨棄王位、苦行悟道、初轉法輪等重要事蹟。闍那崛多作為隋代著名譯經師，其譯本語言流暢，保存了印度佛教原始風貌。此經在漢傳佛教中具有重要地位，是研究佛陀生平及早期佛教思想的重要典籍，為後世佛教史傳文學的發展奠定了基礎，對佛教修行者理解佛陀教法具有指導意義。"
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## 佛本行集經卷第五十六

> Chapter 56 of the Collection of the Buddha's Life Stories

隋天竺三藏闍那崛多譯

> Translated by the Indian Tripitaka Master Jñānagupta during the Sui Dynasty.

### 羅睺羅因緣品下

> The Story of Rahula, Part 2

爾時，佛告諸比丘言：「汝諸比丘！我念往昔，過去久遠，在迦尸國，於彼聚落，近有一山，名欝蒸伽。其山南面，有一園林，其園雜樹，數過十萬，華果茂盛，枝葉扶踈，遙遠瞻望，如青雲隊。於其園內，處處皆有蓮華池沼，其數眾多，莊嚴園林，其林高大空閑寂靜或有師說欝蒸伽山近波羅㮈城。爾時彼山有諸群象，其象群內，有一象母，生育一子，形體端正，觀者無厭。然彼象子，其身潔白，六牙備足，其頭純黑，如因陀羅瞿波鳥頭，七支拄地。其彼象子，養育不久，成大象龍，如法修行，孝順父母，供養之時，有敬重心。然彼象子，諸有飲食，草果根等，先奉父母，令其充飽，然後自食。

> At that time, the Buddha addressed the monks, saying: "Monks, I recall a time long ago, in the land of Kashi, near a village, there was a mountain named Yuzhengjia. On its southern side lay a garden, filled with over a hundred thousand trees of various kinds. The trees bore abundant blossoms and fruit, with lush and expansive branches and leaves. From afar, they looked like a deep blue cloud resting on the ground. Throughout the garden were numerous lotus ponds, enhancing its splendor. The grove was tall, vast, and serene<note>Some teachers say that Mount Yuzhengjia was near the city of Varanasi</note>. At that time, a herd of elephants lived on that mountain. Among them was a mother elephant who gave birth to a calf of exquisite form, pleasing to all who beheld it. This calf had a pure white body, fully endowed with six tusks, and its head was dark, like the head of an Indra-koka bird. It stood firmly on seven limbs. Before long, the calf grew into a mighty elephant, practicing the Dharma devotedly, honoring filial piety toward its parents, and serving them with great respect. Whenever there was food—whether grass, fruits, or roots—the young elephant would first offer it to its parents, ensuring they were fully satisfied, and only then would it eat itself."

「爾時，象龍又於一時，因求草果諸飲食等，處處遊行。有諸獵師，忽見此象，即作是念：『此之象龍，非是餘人所堪乘者，唯梵德王，堪能乘耳。』作是念已，遂即往詣梵德王邊，到已白言：『大王！當知，某處林內，有一象龍，端正可喜，其身潔白，具有六牙，其象黑頭，如因陀羅瞿波之鳥，七支拄地，如我所見。彼象當堪大王乘之，如其大王意所樂者，可往遣人搦彼象，取將示王來。』時梵德王，尋即召喚能搦象者，勅告之言：『我聞他說，有一象龍，其象六牙，端正可喜，觀看之者，無有厭足，乃至七支，悉皆拄地。汝等必當速往彼處，捉彼象龍，將至我所，勿使遲遲令有失脫。』

> At that time, the great elephant was roaming about in search of grass, fruits, and other food. Some hunters suddenly spotted this elephant and thought to themselves, "This great elephant is not one that ordinary people can ride. Only King Brahmadatta is worthy of riding it." With this thought, they went to King Brahmadatta and said, "Your Majesty, please know that in a certain forest there is a great elephant, handsome and delightful, with a pure white body and six tusks. Its head is black, like the indra-gopa bird, and its seven limbs touch the ground. As far as I can see, that elephant is fit for Your Majesty to ride. If it pleases Your Majesty, you may send someone to capture that elephant and bring it before you." King Brahmadatta then summoned the elephant catchers and commanded them, "I have heard it said that there is a great elephant with six tusks, handsome and delightful, and those who look upon it never tire of the sight. Its seven limbs all touch the ground. You must go quickly to that place, capture that great elephant, and bring it to me. Do not delay, so that it does not escape."

「爾時所有諸搦象人，聞梵德王有如是勅，而報之言：『如王所勅，不敢違教。』即辦牢韌諸皮索等，往至象邊，以呪呪之。其象自來赴向人所，遂即捉之，以彼皮繩，繫縛象已，牽來將至梵德王邊。

> At that time, all the elephant handlers, upon hearing King Brahmadatta’s command, replied: “As the king commands, we dare not disobey.” They then prepared strong and durable leather ropes and other gear, went to the elephant, and cast a spell over it. The elephant came of its own accord toward them, whereupon they caught it, bound it with the leather ropes, and led it back to present before King Brahmadatta.

「時梵德王，遙見彼等將其象龍欲至之時，即起出迎，以歡喜故，作如是言：『快得如是妙好大乘，快得如是妙好大乘。』

> At that time, King Brahmadatta, seeing from afar that they were about to bring the great elephant to him, rose and went out to welcome it. Overjoyed, he said: "How wonderful to have gained such a fine great vehicle! How wonderful to have gained such a fine great vehicle!"

「時，梵德王身自養飼，但於彼象所堪食者，悉皆與之，一切所食，自看自與。雖復如此，而彼象龍，反更羸瘦，恒大呻吟，呼聲大叫，悲啼流淚，無時暫憩。時梵德王，見彼象龍羸瘦憔悴，乃至悲啼流淚如此，至於象前，合十指掌，語象龍言：『我將一切諸好飲食，供養於汝，汝乃羸瘦，不著膚體，減損色力，身嬰羸瘠，然我觀汝，心不悅懌，不受歡樂。我心愛汝，供給瞻養，未曾暫捨。汝須何事，我今皆與，令汝歡喜，汝何緣故，不喜不樂？』

> At that time, King Brahmadatta personally raised and fed the elephant, giving it all the finest food it could eat. He personally oversaw every meal and fed it with his own hands. Yet even so, that majestic elephant grew thinner and weaker, constantly groaning and crying out loudly, weeping with sorrow without a moment's rest. Seeing the elephant so gaunt and haggard, weeping and grieving, King Brahmadatta approached the elephant, clasped his hands together in respect, and said, "I have offered you all kinds of fine food and drink, yet you have grown thin, your body wasting away, losing strength and complexion, becoming frail and emaciated. But I see that your heart is not pleased, and you take no joy. I love you dearly, providing for you and tending to you without ever abandoning you. Whatever you need, I will give it to you now to bring you happiness. Why then are you so unhappy and joyless?"

「爾時，象龍白梵德王作如是言：『我今啟白大王一語，令王歡喜。』

> At that time, the elephant-like dragon said to King Brahma Virtue, "I now have a word to share with the Great King, which may bring you joy."

「時梵德王，聞彼象龍作如是言，生大希有歡喜之心，復作是念：『希有此事！此龍象王，能作人語。』作是念已，報彼象龍作如是言：『汝象龍王！出如是語，令我歡喜。』

> At that time, King Fande heard the elephant king speak these words. A rare and joyful feeling arose in him, and he thought, "How extraordinary! This elephant king can speak in human language." After this thought, he addressed the elephant king, saying, "O elephant king! Your words have brought me great joy."

「爾時，象龍白梵德王作如是言：『大王！當知，彼林之內，我有父母，年老力衰，住彼林內，我念未被王所搦時自爾已前，不曾憶有先自食噉始與父母，水漿亦爾，先與父母，然後自飲。我今思量，受王供給，一切資須，無所乏少，養育於我。然其父母，在彼林中，乃成孤獨，受大苦辛。我今正以不見父母，是故如此憂愁不樂。』

> At that time, the elephant king said to King Brahmadatta, "Great King, you should know that within that forest, I have parents who are old and weak. They live in that grove. I recall that before I was captured by you, I never once ate or drank before my parents—I always offered food and water to them first, and only then partook myself. Now I reflect: I have received your generous provisions, lacking nothing in terms of support and care. Yet my parents remain in that forest, now left alone, enduring great hardship. It is precisely because I cannot see them that I am so sorrowful and unsettled."

「時，梵德王聞此語已，生未曾有奇特之心，作如是念：『希有此事！不可思議！人中猶尚難有此法，云何象龍乃如此也？』作是念已，告彼象龍如是言曰：『大象龍王！我今寧自將此身命，閉於牢獄，不將如是如法之行，持戒妙行，孝養父母，於如此事不敢擾亂。』

> At that time, King Fande heard these words and felt a never-before-seen sense of wonder, thinking: "How rare is this! It is truly inconceivable! Even among humans, such conduct is hard to find—how is it that an elephant dragon could be like this?" Having thought this, he said to the elephant dragon: "Great Elephant Dragon King! I would rather imprison my own body and life than disturb such virtuous conduct, such excellent moral discipline, and such filial care for one's parents."

「爾時，梵德復告象龍作如是言：『汝象龍王！我今放汝，至父母邊，共其父母，自相供養，隨意受樂。』然梵德王放象龍時即說偈言：

> At that time, King Brahmadatta again spoke to the elephant Naga, saying: “O Elephant King! I now release you, so that you may return to your parents, together with them provide for one another, and enjoy happiness as you wish.” Then, as King Brahmadatta released the elephant Naga, he spoke these verses:

「『汝今好去象龍王， 供養父母當孝順，我寧自捨此命根， 於汝更不相擾亂。』

> "Now go in peace, great elephant king, Honor your parents with filial care. I would sooner give up my own life Than trouble you any further."

「爾時，梵德放彼象龍，其象龍王既得脫已，漸至彼林。彼象龍母於時正以不見子故，憂愁懊惱，泣淚啼哭，兩目失明。以失明故，東西馳走，從於本處，遊行他所。象龍初還至彼林時，求覓其母，了不知處。以不見故，放聲大喚。於時象母，聞其叫聲，即知彼聲是其己子。其母爾時，亦即放聲，叫喚悲泣。彼象龍王，聞其母喚，遂爾尋聲，往至母所。其象龍王，既見其母，近一水池，止息而住，安置其母在於岸上。

> At that time, Fantuo released the great elephant king. Once freed, the elephant king gradually made his way back to the forest. Meanwhile, his mother, having lost sight of her son, was filled with sorrow and distress. She wept bitterly until her eyes grew dim and she lost her sight entirely. Blinded, she wandered frantically in all directions, roaming far from her original dwelling place, drifting elsewhere. When the elephant king returned to the forest, he searched everywhere for his mother but could not find her anywhere. Unsuccessful in his search, he let out a mighty cry of lament. Hearing his call, his mother recognized it as her own son's voice. Immediately, she too raised her voice, crying out in mournful response. Hearing his mother's call, the elephant king followed the sound and made his way to where she stood. Having found her, he led her to a nearby pond where they stopped to rest, settling his mother safely on the shore.

「爾時，象龍入其水池，取滿鼻水，出已歡喜，身心踊躍，遍滿其體，不能自勝。至其母邊，以水散灑，而洗浴之。

> At that time, the young elephant entered the pond, filled its trunk with water, and came out rejoicing, its body and mind leaping with joy, a delight that filled its entire being, overwhelming it completely. It went to its mother and sprinkled the water over her, bathing her.

「爾時，其母得子持水洗浴身時，眼還清淨，勝於本目。而彼象母，既見其子，而問之言：『子何處來？今日始還，令我多時不得見汝。』

> At that time, when the mother elephant received her calf and bathed him with water, her eyes became clear again, even clearer than before. Seeing her child, the mother elephant asked him, "Where have you come from? Why have you only returned today? It has been so long since I last saw you."

「時，彼象龍向母具說，如梵德王，遣人所搦，將向王宮，供養因緣，并放得脫還歸之事，一切皆悉向其母說。

「爾時，象母聞此語已，歡喜踊躍，遍滿其體，不能自勝。唱言：『子子，如我今日而得與汝共相養活，喜樂如是，願梵德王，共其父母妻子男女諸眷屬輩，及以知親大臣百官一切輔佐，共相養活，如我今日受斯快樂。』」

爾時，佛告諸比丘等作如是言：「汝諸比丘！若有心疑，彼象龍王，此是誰也？即我身是。汝等比丘！若有心疑，彼時象母，此是誰者？莫作異見，此即摩訶波闍波提憍曇彌是。當於彼時，為我啼哭，悲涕流淚，受於苦惱，兩目失明，還因我故，而得清淨。今亦如是，摩訶波闍波提憍曇彌不見我故，悲號啼哭，憂愁苦惱，兩目失明，今還因我而得清淨。汝諸比丘！如來昔在因地之時，未得成佛，尚為眾生，作是利益，況於今日，已得成就阿耨多羅三藐三菩提也。是故諸比丘！若有智者，恒於佛所，作敬重心希有之心，於法僧邊，亦須生於敬重之心。汝等比丘！當如是學。」

### 佛本行集經難陀出家因緣品第五十七上

爾時，世尊教化難陀釋種之子，捨家出家，數數為說出家因緣，亦復讚歎出家因緣，而作是言：「汝來難陀！當就出家。」作是語已，釋子難陀白言：「世尊！我不出家。所以者何？我以四事，供養世尊及比丘僧，乃至盡其一形，供養衣服臥具飲食湯藥。」如是世尊第二第三，教化難陀，讚歎捨家出家功德，乃至數數說其出家因緣之事，及以讚歎勸其出家，而彼難陀，不肯出家，猶言求以衣服臥具飲食湯藥，盡形供養佛及眾僧因緣之事。

爾時，世尊經於少時，飯食訖已，將一侍者，徐徐向彼釋種童子難陀之家。然彼釋種童子難陀，當於彼時，在重閣上，共孫陀利，昇樓觀看，遊遨而坐。爾時，難陀在樓閣上，遙見世尊，將至其所，速即驚起下於重閣，往至佛邊，頂禮佛足，却立一面。因白佛言：「善來世尊！何從遠至？唯願垂神，入我堂室，昇座而坐。」

爾時，世尊入彼堂室，昇座坐已，慰喻難陀，慰喻已訖，默然而坐。

爾時，難陀白佛言：「世尊！唯願今者於此受供，我遣備辦餚饍飲食。」佛告難陀：「我已食訖，不須備辦。」

爾時，釋種童子難陀復白佛言：「今有蜜漿，非時飲不？」佛告難陀：「我隨汝意。」爾時難陀復白佛言：「唯然世尊！」於是難陀執持佛鉢，盛非時漿，奉與世尊。於時，世尊未為受取。

爾時，釋種童子難陀，即持彼鉢，將與侍者，而彼侍者，復不受取。

爾時，世尊從座而起，與諸侍從相逐而還，欲向本處，其釋童子，亦從重閣，持彼蜜漿，欲隨佛去。

爾時，釋種女孫陀利，見釋難陀執其滿鉢非時蜜漿從世尊行，其孫陀利，梳頭未訖，便即高聲喚難陀言：「聖子難陀！欲何去也？」爾時，難陀指彼鉢言：「欲將此鉢奉送如來，至彼即還。」孫陀利言：「聖子速來！莫久住彼。」

爾時，世尊出難陀家，為難陀故，步行東西，在於街巷，欲令城內一切人民，見彼難陀執非時漿隨逐於佛。是時人民，見此事已，各相謂言：「今者世尊，必令難陀捨家出家。」

爾時，世尊至僧伽藍，喚一比丘，密以手指，作其相貌，令取難陀手中蜜鉢。時，彼比丘知解佛意，從難陀邊，即取其鉢。

爾時，難陀頂禮佛足，白言：「世尊！我今辭佛，欲還向家。」佛告難陀：「汝莫還去！」爾時，難陀復白佛言：「世尊！我今思惟，不欲出家。所以者何？我欲四事，盡其一形，供養如來及眾僧故。」

爾時，世尊復告難陀作如是言：「此閻浮提世界，縱廣七千由旬，北面廣闊，南面狹小，猶如車箱，滿中羅漢，稠若甘蔗竹葦麻稻。若有善男子善女人，供養彼等諸阿羅漢，盡其一形，四事不闕。彼等羅漢入涅槃後，復更供養，起舍利塔。於其塔上，各施幡蓋，及寶鈴幢，復以香華，及諸油燈，種種供養。於汝意云何？是善男子善女人等，功德多不？」難陀白言：「得福甚多。」

爾時，世尊復告難陀：「若有羅漢，滿此閻浮，有人盡形，四事供養，乃至香華，然諸油燈。若復有人，供養一佛功德果報，倍勝於彼。

「復次難陀！若人能入佛法教中，乃至出家，一日一夜，行於清淨梵行之法，此之果報，倍多於彼。是故難陀！必定出家，莫復貪受五欲樂也。

「復次難陀！諸欲少味，多有苦患，諸欲無常，是可厭離，是大苦本，是大瘡疣，是大惡刺，是大厄縛，是大苦惱，是損減相，是破壞相，無常不住，無時暫停，是不牢固，危脆易壞，多有怖畏，苦空無我，汝今必當諦觀諸欲如是過患。難陀！汝今應善思惟五欲過患，莫貪著也。」

爾時，世尊雖向難陀說此過患，然其難陀，心故不欲願樂出家，但敬佛故，低佪俛仰，白言：「世尊！我當出家。」

爾時，世尊且因經行，以指作相，招一比丘，來語之言：「汝當喚一剃髮師來。」時彼比丘，即喚眾中一剃髮師，在難陀前，手執剃刀，欲為難陀剃其鬚髮。爾時，難陀，捉拳向彼剃除髮師，作如是言：「汝今何力敢剃我頭？」

爾時，世尊正念正意，告難陀言：「來汝比丘！入我法中，行於梵行，盡諸苦故。」爾時，如來作是語已，難陀鬚髮，即自墮落，猶如比丘。剃其鬚髮，始經七日，自然體著袈裟色衣，手執鉢盂如法之器，而彼長老，即成出家，受具足戒。於時難陀，可喜端正，諸人樂觀，有三十相，具足不闕，身體金色，高下四指，不及如來，所作袈裟，與佛衣服，等無有異。作已受持，或諸比丘，遙見來者，皆謂難陀即是世尊，欲起迎逆，及至知非，始還本座。以此因緣，而諸比丘，嫌恨籌量，而作是言：「長老難陀，云何與佛衣服一等，而用受持？」時，諸比丘即往白佛。

爾時，世尊以此因緣，尋時聚集諸比丘眾，問難陀言：「汝作衣服僧伽梨等，與佛同量，而受持不？」

爾時，難陀白言：「世尊！此事實然。」佛言難陀：「此不如法。汝今云何與佛世尊，同量受持僧伽梨也？」

爾時，世尊訶責難陀，教如是已，告諸比丘：「從今日後，悉皆不得依世尊量作諸衣服而受持也；若有違者，如法治罪。」

爾時，難陀作如是念：「世尊已斷，不復更聽依世尊量受持衣服，今所作衣，必須治打出其光澤而受持也。」

爾時，難陀尋即作彼打治之衣光澤而服，執持鉢器，眼塗媚藥，莊嚴其身，脚著革屣，左手執傘，右手持鉢，詣向佛所白言：「世尊！我欲往入聚落乞食。」爾時，佛告長老難陀作如是言：「汝今豈非善男子也？信心捨家而出家乎？」難陀答言：「如是世尊！事實然也。」

爾時，世尊復告難陀作如是言：「汝既信心之善男子，捨家出家，所持衣服，何故打治令出光澤？復以何緣，莊嚴身體，眼塗媚藥，脚著革屣，一手執傘，一手持鉢，欲乞食也？

「復次難陀！汝若在於阿蘭若處，乞食活命，著糞掃衣，此乃為善。」

爾時，世尊以此因緣，而說偈言：

「何時當得見難陀， 住於空閑常乞食，少欲知足捨遺餘， 又樂遠離諸欲想。」

爾時，世尊以此因緣，以此事相，集諸比丘而告之言：「諸比丘輩！從今日後，不得復著打出光衣；若有受持出光衣者，如法治罪。

「亦復不得眼塗媚藥，及妙革屣，亦復不得執輕妙鉢。

「亦復不得執傘入城聚落乞食；若如是者，悉如法治。」

爾時，難陀雖被世尊斷此打治光澤之衣，并及不得眼塗媚藥，斷好革屣，并持輕鉢，及以傘蓋，猶尚憶念王之勢樂，不肯依斷。還憶彼女釋孫陀利，念其色欲，不行梵行，欲捨其戒，還本家宅。以是因緣恒畫彼女孫陀利像，後於一時至阿蘭若空閑之處，或取塼瓦，或取木板，畫此釋女孫陀利像，如是觀看，便過一日。而諸比丘，其有見者，心生嫌恨，而相謂言：「長老難陀！云何在於阿蘭若處，或取塼瓦，或取木板，畫婦女形，竟日觀看？」

時，諸比丘即將此事，往至白佛。爾時，世尊以此因緣，集諸比丘，在於眾內，問難陀言：「汝實在於阿蘭若處，或取塼瓦，或取木板，畫婦女形，竟日看不？」難陀白佛：「實爾。世尊！」

爾時，佛告長老難陀作如是言：「汝為此事，是不善也。出家比丘，豈得畫其婦女形像而觀看乎？」

爾時，世尊告諸比丘，作如是言：「汝諸比丘！從今不得畫婦女形，若實若虛，以著欲心，畫已觀看，若有如是故畫看者，得違戒罪。」

又於一時，長老難陀次第當直守護寺舍，彼時難陀，作如是念：「如來不久，當入聚落乞食之時，我於今日，當得還家。」

爾時，世尊知彼難陀作是思惟，知已告言長老難陀：「汝若欲行，閉諸房門，然後還去。」

爾時，世尊作是語已，便即往入聚落乞食。長老難陀，作如是念：「世尊已入聚落乞食，我今當得還其家內。」

爾時，難陀遂見世尊房門不閉，作如是念：「我閉此門，然後還去。」

即閉彼門，見舍利弗房門復開，即復往閉舍利弗門。

既閉彼門，其目揵連房門復開，尋即閉彼目連房門。

既閉彼門，見大迦葉房門復開，尋即往閉大迦葉門。

既閉彼門，復見摩訶迦旃延房，其門復開，尋復往閉迦旃延門。

既閉彼門，又見優樓頻螺迦葉房門復開，尋即往閉優樓頻蠡迦葉房門。既閉彼已，那提迦葉房門復開，尋復往閉那提房門。

既閉彼已，伽耶迦葉房門復開。爾時，難陀尋復閉彼伽耶房門。

既閉彼已，優波斯那房門復開。閉彼門已，見俱郗羅房門復開。

既閉彼已，復見摩訶專陀門開。閉彼門已，見利婆多房門復開。閉彼門已，見優波離波多房門復開。

如是次第，閉一門已，第二門開，閉第三已，第四門開，彼見其門一開一閉，遂作是念：「彼諸比丘，當能捉我作何事過，若開若閉？我當還去，將恐世尊不久來至。」作是念已，從尼俱陀樹林之內，將欲出時，世尊尋以天眼，觀彼難陀，已見難陀將欲出其尼俱陀處。如來見已，從迦毘羅婆蘇都城，隱沒其身，便即至其尼俱陀林，出現於彼。爾時，難陀見佛於彼林中出已，尋即依一尼俱陀樹，隱身而坐。

爾時，世尊以神通力，舉彼大樹置於虛空，見彼難陀藏身而坐，作如是言：「汝今難陀！欲何處去？」時彼難陀報言：「世尊！我於今者，還復憶彼王位快樂自在之事，兼復憶彼釋孫陀利，是故不樂行於梵行，意欲捨戒還於本家。」佛因此事，而說偈言：

「欲離叢林已得離， 從林得出還入林，汝富伽羅觀此事， 從縛得脫還被縛。」

爾時，世尊為彼難陀說法句已，更復勸言：「長老難陀！汝當精心，於我自在法教之中，為盡諸苦，勤行梵行。」世尊以法教化難陀，難陀猶故不忘昔日五欲樂事，及在王位適意之樂，猶復憶念釋孫陀利，不樂正法行於梵行，心欲捨戒還其家宅。

爾時，復有一大長者，欲請世尊供設飲食，於時難陀，次當守寺。爾時，難陀復作是念：「世尊今者當入聚落受彼長者請食之時，我當還家。」

爾時，世尊預知難陀作此憶念，知已便即告難陀言：「汝今難陀！須必知時，灑掃寺地，所有澡𤃗，悉令水滿。」作是語已，即往聚落，赴其所請。長老難陀，於彼之時即作是念：「今者世尊，已赴他請，往於聚落，我今可得自往向家。」作是念已，顧見如來所住之房，多有糞土。見已作念：「我今先往掃彼糞穢，然後向家。」作是念已，執持掃󰆠，往掃彼房。其掃一邊，風來還吹，土草滿地，更須報掃。彼時難陀，復作是念：「掃地且止，我先當令所有眾僧水澡𤃗器，先著水滿，然後向家。」作是念已，取彼澡𤃗，將至水所，悉滿盛水，其所滿器，滿已還覆。彼時難陀，作如是念：「我今何假掃地盛水，如來今者不久還來，我今亦可速至己家。」作是念已，即還從彼尼俱陀林，欲向家去。

爾時，世尊在彼所請長者之家，以過人眼清淨天眼，觀彼難陀，已從彼處尼俱陀林欲出向家。既見是已，即別化身，從長者家，隱沒不現，尋一念頃，至尼俱陀樹林之內，在彼長老難陀前出。

爾時，難陀遙見世尊來欲至已，即上一大高峻嶮堓，從彼岸下，至隈障處，存身而坐。

爾時，世尊以神通力，令彼峻堓地平如掌。爾時，世尊見彼坐時，告言難陀：「汝今在此欲作何事？」於時難陀而白佛言：「婆伽婆！我已言許共孫陀利還家為期，今作是念：『勿使令我成其妄語。』是故我今欲往彼處。」

爾時，佛告長老難陀：「汝今何須見孫陀利？其身如是皮裹筋骨，內有髓腦膿血屎尿皆悉充滿，最可厭惡，猶如廁溷。如是難陀，我今略說，一一眾生，共婦和同，所出不淨，多於巨海，亦不知足。」

爾時，世尊以此因緣，而說彼偈：

「欲離稠林已得離， 從林得脫還入林，汝富伽羅觀此等， 從縛得脫還得縛。」

爾時，世尊教化難陀，說法教言：「今汝難陀！於我自在說法教中。嬉樂行於清淨梵行，為欲滅諸一切苦故。」

爾時，難陀雖被世尊作如是等方便教化，猶故不樂行於梵行，乃共六群諸比丘等，以為朋黨，數至彼邊，語言論說，從晨到夜，唯論邪命諸惡等事。爾時，世尊觀知其行，作如是念：「此之難陀，今已學彼六群比丘，恐畏損其功德業行，我應斷其共彼人等以為朋黨。」作是念已，即便告彼長老難陀作如是言：「難陀汝來！我欲共汝入迦毘羅婆蘇都城。」難陀白言：「唯如尊教！」爾時，世尊與彼難陀入迦毘羅婆蘇都城，入已漸至一賣魚店。

爾時，世尊見彼店內，茅草鋪上，有一百頭臭爛死魚，置彼草鋪。見已告彼長老難陀，作如是言：「難陀汝來！取此魚鋪一把茅草。」其彼難陀而白佛言：「如世尊教。」作是語已，即於彼店，在魚鋪下，抽取一秉臭惡茅草。既執取已，佛復告言長老難陀：「少時捉住，還放於地。」難陀白言：「如世尊教。」即把草住。爾時難陀，捉持彼草經一時頃，便放於地。爾時，佛復告難陀言：「汝自嗅手。」爾時難陀即嗅其手。

爾時，佛復告難陀言：「汝手何氣？」長老難陀報言：「世尊！唯有不淨腥臭氣也。」

## 佛本行集經卷第五十六