經律異相 46.50

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Another ghost said, "My belly is huge like a vat, while my throat, hands, and feet are as thin as needles, so that I cannot eat or drink. What is the cause of this suffering?" Maudgalyāyana replied, "In your former life, you were a village headman. Relying on your noble wealth, you ate and drank extravagantly, looked down upon and abused others, snatched away their food and drink, and left sentient beings starving and destitute."