諸經要集 13.52

13.52

Again, a ghost said to Maudgalyāyana: "There are constantly two red-hot iron wheels under my two armpits; they spin, scorching and rotting my body. For what cause and condition is it so?" Maudgalyāyana replied, saying: "In your previous life, you made cakes for the saṃgha, and you stole two of them, tucking them under your armpits. Therefore, you receive such punishment. This is the flower retribution; afterwards you will receive the bitter fruit of the hells."