諸經要集 9.43

9.43

Yet another ghost said, 'My goitre is extremely huge like an earthen jar. When walking, I carry it upon my shoulder; when stopping, I sit upon it. Moving or stopping, it causes suffering. For what cause is this so?' Maudgalyāyana answered, saying, 'In your past life you were a market magistrate. You always used light balances and small bushels when giving to others, and used heavy balances and large bushels when taking for yourself. You constantly sought great gain for yourself, encroaching upon and defrauding other people.'