四分律行事鈔資持記 3.736

3.736

次科。亡人偈中，上二句歎無常，餘並示來報；天獄世報，泥洹出世報；以今修善，必獲善報故也。次生子偈，上二句代歸依；七世，即七佛；次四句舉喻，謂歸佛得護，如親愛子；後二句旁資親屬。新舍者，彼云：若入新舍設供者云：屋舍覆廕施（謂造屋行施也。），所欲隨意得；吉祥賢善眾，處中而受用；世有黠慧人，乃知於此處；清持戒梵行，修福設飯食；僧口呪願故，宅神常歡喜；善心生守護，長夜於中住；若入聚落中，及以曠野處；若晝若於夜，天神常隨護。估客者，彼云：諸方皆安隱，諸天吉祥應；聞已心歡喜，所欲皆悉得。兩足者安隱，四足者安隱；去時得安隱，來時亦安隱；晝安夜亦安（謂人畜來去，日夜皆平安。），諸天常護助；諸伴常賢善，一切悉安隱；常健賢善好，手足皆無病；舉體諸身分，無有疾苦處；若有所欲者，去得心所願。取婦者應云：女人信持戒，夫主亦復然；由是信心故，能行修布施；二人俱持戒，修習正見行；歡樂共作福，諸天常隨喜；此業之果報，如行不齎糧。出家者，彼云：若出家人布施，應呪願云：持鉢家家乞，值瞋或遇喜；將適護其意，出家布施難。僧下，示制。

In the next subsection: in the verses for the deceased, the first two lines lament impermanence, and the rest show future retributions; heavens and hells are worldly retributions, while nirvāṇa is the supramundane retribution, because by cultivating good now, one will surely obtain a good retribution. Next, in the verse for the birth of a child, the first two lines take refuge on their behalf; the 'seven generations' refers to the seven Buddhas. The next four lines present a simile, meaning that taking refuge in the Buddha brings protection, just like an affectionate son. The last two lines assist relatives on the side. Regarding a new house, that text states: 'If one enters a new house to make offerings, one should say: "Giving the shelter of a house (referring to building a house and practicing giving) allows desires to be attained at will. An assembly of auspicious, worthy, and good beings dwells within and enjoys it. Clever and wise people in the world know to maintain pure precepts and brahma-practices here, cultivating merit and providing food. Because of the saṃgha's incantations and vows, the house spirits are constantly joyful, producing a good mind to protect it, and dwelling in it throughout the long night. Whether entering villages or wilderness areas, whether by day or by night, heavenly spirits constantly follow and protect." Regarding merchants, that text states: 'All directions are peaceful, and all devas auspiciously respond. Hearing this, their minds are joyful, and their desires are all fulfilled. May two-footed beings be peaceful; may four-footed beings be peaceful. When departing, may they find peace; when returning, may they also find peace. Peaceful by day and peaceful by night (meaning humans and animals, going and coming, day and night are all peaceful), may all devas constantly protect and assist. May companions always be worthy and good, and all be peaceful. May they always be healthy, worthy, good, and fine, with hands and feet free of disease. May all parts of their entire body be free from sickness and pain. If they have desires, may they attain what their minds wish upon departure.' For taking a wife, one should say: 'The woman faithfully maintains the precepts, and the husband does likewise. Due to this faithful mind, they can practice and cultivate giving. Both maintaining precepts and cultivating right view, joyfully creating merit together, all devas constantly rejoice in harmony. The retribution of this karma is like traveling without carrying provisions.' For leaving home, that text states: 'If a renunciant practices giving, one should make incantations and vows saying: "Holding a bowl, begging from house to house, meeting anger or encountering joy, catering to and guarding their intentions, renunciation and giving are difficult."' Below 'The saṃgha...', it demonstrates the regulation.