經律異相 47.108

47.108

賤畜生處世　當應充厨宰
即時分烹殂　寬惠辭二子
天仁重愛物　復蒙放赦原
德祐積無量　非口所能陳

"A lowly beast born into this world
Is meant to fill the kitchen butcher's block.
Just now, due to be slaughtered and stewed,
Your broad kindness allowed me to bid farewell to my two fawns.
Heavenly benevolence values and cherishes living creatures;
Again I have received pardon and release.
Your accumulation of virtue and blessings is immeasurable,
Not to be expressed by words of mouth."