佛說佛名經 30.41

30.41

佛言：「以前世時，為人自用，不信好言善語，不孝父母，反戾時君。若為帝王大臣四鎮方伯州郡令長宮禁守護，恃其威勢侵奪民物，無有道理使人窮苦，故獲斯罪。」

The Buddha said: "In previous lives, when they were humans, they were self-willed and refused to believe good words and wholesome speech, were unfilial to their parents, and rebelled against the ruler of their time. Or, serving as emperors, great ministers, regional commanders of the four frontiers, governors, commandery administrators, magistrates, or imperial palace guards, they relied on their power and prestige to seize the people's property, causing people extreme hardship without justice or reason—it was for these offences that they incurred this punishment."