經律異相 43.35

43.35

有一賈客主。將諸賈人入嶮難處。遇羅剎鬼。以手遮之言。汝住莫動不聽汝去。賈客主即以右拳擊之。拳即著鬼挽不可離。復以左拳擊之。亦不可離。以右足蹴之。亦復如是。以頭衝之。頭即復著。鬼問言。汝今如是欲作何等。心休息未。答言雖復五事被繫。心終不息。當以精進力與汝相擊。鬼時念。此人膽力極大。即曰。汝精進力大必不休息。今放汝去（出大智論第十六卷）。

There was a caravan leader who led several merchants into a perilous place. They met a rākṣasa demon, who blocked them with its hand and said, “Halt! Do not move! I will not allow you to go!” The caravan leader immediately struck it with his right fist, but his fist stuck to the demon and could not be pulled free. He then struck it with his left fist, and it likewise could not be pulled free. He kicked it with his right foot, and the same happened. He butted it with his head, and his head also stuck. The demon asked, “Being in such a state now, what do you intend to do? Has your heart ceased yet?” He answered, “Though my five limbs are bound, my heart will never cease. With the power of vigor I will keep striking you!” The demon then thought, “This man’s courage is exceedingly great.” It then said, “The power of your vigor is great; you truly will not cease. I now let you go.” (From the Dazhidu lun, scroll 16.)