諸經要集 9.48

9.48

Yet another ghost said, 'My body is constantly like a lump of flesh, without feet, hands, eyes, ears, nose, and the like, and is continually eaten by worms and birds. The suffering of my retribution is unbearable. By what cause and conditions is this so?' Maudgalyāyana answered, saying, 'In your past life, you constantly gave medicine to others to abort their children. Therefore you suffer this pain.'