法苑珠林 7.49

7.49

"Then King Yama rebukes him a second time, saying: 'Did you not see the second divine messenger appear in the world?' He replies: 'Great Deva, I truly did not see it.' The king addresses him again: 'Formerly, when you had a human body in the world, whether the body of a woman or the body of a man, did you not see the four great elements suddenly fall out of harmony, afflicted by the pain of illness, lingering and grave, lying on a large or small bed, soiled with feces and urine, rolling about in it, unable to move freely, lying down, rising, and sitting dependent on others to support and assist them, wiping, holding, and giving food and drink, relying on others for everything? Did you see this or not?' That person replies: 'Great Deva, I truly saw it.' The king addresses him again: 'Foolish person, seeing this, why did you not reflect: "I now also possess such a nature and have not escaped the nature of affliction. I ought to perform wholesome deeds so that in the future I may attain great benefit and great peace and bliss through the long night"?' That person replies: 'No, I truly did not reflect in this way, because with a slothful mind I practiced heedlessness.' The king addresses the foolish person: 'Since you were indolent and did not perform wholesome karma, you receive this evil retribution. It was not created by others; you yourself must receive the retribution.'"