法苑珠林 70.22

70.22

result in emerging as an animal? Because this ill will and vexation lacks benevolence and forbearance; therefore, upon emerging from hell, one receives an animal's body. Why does ill will and vexation lead further to becoming a hungry ghost? Because this ill will and vexation arises from a stingy mind; due to the offense of a stingy mind, one becomes a hungry ghost. Why does one with ill will and vexation always have their shortcomings sought out by everyone? Because this ill will and vexation cannot tolerate others; therefore, everyone seeks out their shortcomings. Why is one with ill will and vexation constantly harassed and harmed by the multitudes? Because this ill will and vexation harasses and harms others; hence, others harass and harm them as well. One should know that ill will and vexation constitutes the ninth great suffering.