梵網經古迹記 2.150

2.150

述曰：昔人求法，投身火坑；欲聞半偈，懸命雪山。王身亦為羅剎之床，天衣復作野干之座。天頂雖尊，戴畜生足。良由重法為先者乎？是故輕慢制之為罪。此中「有智」及「大解」者，世俗事。

Commentary: Ancient people, in seeking the Dharma, threw their bodies into fire pits; wishing to hear half a gāthā, they suspended their lives over the Snow Mountains. A king's body served as a couch for a rākṣasa, and heavenly garments served as a seat for a jackal. Even though the crown of a deva is exalted, it supported the feet of an animal. Is this not truly because honoring the Dharma comes first? Therefore, showing disrespect and arrogance is prohibited as an offense. Here, 'possessing wisdom' and 'great understanding' refer to worldly matters.