續傳燈錄 33.24

33.24

安吉州何山然首座。姑蘇人。侍正堂之久。入室次堂問。猫兒為甚麼偏愛捉老鼠。曰物見主眼卓竪。堂欣然因命分座。

Head Monk Ran of Heshan in Anji Prefecture was a native of Gusu. He served Zhengtang for a long time. While entering the abbot's room, Tang asked, 'Why does a cat especially love to catch mice?' He said, 'When things see their master, their eyes open wide and erect.' Tang was pleased and accordingly ordered him to share the seat.