經律異相 18.58

18.58

In the kingdom of Mathurā, there was a man who went forth from household life under Upagupta. Upagupta preached the Dharma, and the monk, exerting vigorous contemplation, attained the fruit of srotāpanna. Because he was heedful, he was freed from the fear of evil destinies; after seven rebirths in heaven and seven rebirths among humans, enjoying the bliss of humans and gods, he would enter nirvāṇa. Upagupta, perceiving his state of mind, entered the kingdom of Mathurā with him, begging for alms from door to door until they arrived at the house of a caṇḍāla. There was a caṇḍāla child who had attained the fruit of srotāpanna, whose body suffered from a foul disease: his entire body was eaten by worms, and his breath was foul and putrid. Upagupta addressed his disciple, saying: "Look at this young boy. Though he has attained srotāpanna, he suffers such misery: