佛果圜悟禪師碧巖錄 10.35

10.35

[Case 97] Case: The Diamond Sūtra says: "If [this sūtra] is despised and disparaged by others, (Opening a line of path; yet what harm is there?) the sinful karma of these persons from previous lives (Carried by donkeys, hauled by horses.) would have caused them to fall into the evil destinies. (Already sunken and fallen.) Because they are despised and disparaged by people in the present life, (Paying back the principal and the interest; one can only endure it.) the sinful karma from their previous lives (Where will you search for it? Planting grain does not grow bean sprouts.) will be eliminated." (Adding frost on top of snow once again; like hot water melting ice.)