諸經要集 16.46

16.46

又雜寶藏經云。佛言。於過去世。雪山之側。有山鷄王。多將鷄眾而隨從之。鷄冠極赤身體甚白。語諸鷄言。汝等遠離城邑聚落。莫與人民之所噉食。我等。多諸怨嫉好自慎護。時聚落中。有一猫子。聞彼有鷄。便往趣之在於樹下。徐行低視而語鷄言。我為汝婦。汝為我夫。而汝身形端正。可愛。頭上冠赤身體俱白。我相承事。安隱快樂。鷄即說偈言。

Furthermore, the Zabaozang jing says: The Buddha said: In a past age, on the side of the Snow Mountains, there was a king of wild fowl who led a flock of wild fowl following him. His crest was extremely red and his body very white. He said to the fowls, “Keep far away from the cities and villages, and do not let the people eat you. We have many enemies who envy us; guard yourselves well with care.” At that time, in a village, there was a cat who heard that there were fowl there. It went toward them and, beneath a tree, walked slowly with lowered gaze, saying to the fowl, “I will be your wife, and you shall be my husband. Your body is handsome and lovely, with a red crest on your head and an all-white body. I will serve you, in peace and joy.” The fowl then spoke a verse: