諸經要集 9.41

9.41

Yet another ghost said, 'I always have seven hot iron pellets that go straight into my mouth. Entering my belly, they scorch and rot my five viscera; having exited, they enter again. For what cause do I suffer this retribution?' Maudgalyāyana answered, saying, 'In your past life you were a śrāmaṇera. When distributing melon seeds, you reached your own master's place. Out of respect for your master, you were biased and gave him more, actually seven extra seeds. Therefore you suffer this pain.'