續傳燈錄 12.52

12.52

平江府慧日智覺廣燈禪師本郡梅氏子。上堂良久曰。休休休徒悠悠。釣竿長在手。魚冷不吞鉤。喝一喝下座。

Chan Master Zhijue Guangdeng of Huiri in the superior prefecture of Pingjiang was a son of the Mei family of his home commandery. He ascended the hall, and after a long pause said, "Cease, cease, cease! In vain you drift! The fishing rod is constantly in hand, but the fish is cold and does not swallow the hook." He gave a shout and stepped down from the seat.