諸經要集 9.44

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Yet another ghost said, 'I constantly have eyes on both my shoulders, and a mouth and nose on my chest, constantly having no head. For what cause is this so?' Maudgalyāyana answered, saying, 'In your past life you were always an apprentice to an executioner. Whenever criminal offenders were put to death, you always rejoiced in your mind, tying them with ropes and dragging them away. Therefore you suffer this pain.'