廣弘明集 27.272

27.272

The scripture says: 'One must not keep or rear male and female slaves or domestic animals, but must oneself strive diligently to transcend birth and death. If one relies upon others, they in turn bind oneself, leaving no time of liberation.' If one now says that without male slaves one cannot be established, and without female slaves affairs cannot be accomplished, this is merely while one's strength and vigor are unyielding. Once lying upon the sickbed, the hundred affairs are cast aside together; lacking even the leisure to save oneself, how can one care for others? One should exert oneself, and then the gate of liberation can easily be entered.