經律異相 44.14

44.14

昔有人。死後魂神還摩娑其故骨邊。人問之。汝已死。何故為復用摩娑枯骨為。神言。此是我故身。不殺生不盜竊不他婬不兩舌惡罵妄言綺語不嫉妬不瞋恚不癡。死後得生天上。所願自然快樂無極。是故愛重之也（出舊雜譬喻經下卷）。

In the past, there was a man whose spirit, after his death, returned to caress the side of his former bones. Someone asked him: 'You are already dead; why do you return to caress these dry bones?' The spirit said: 'This is my former body. It did not take life, steal, commit adultery, engage in double-tongued speech, harsh cursing, false speech, or frivolous talk, nor did it harbor jealousy, anger, or folly. After death, I was born in heaven, where whatever I wish comes naturally and my happiness is boundless. Therefore, I love and cherish it' (from the lower fascicle of the *Jiu za piyu jing*).