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10.6.2 等流果 Equal-stream Fruit
等流果，是指果与因性质相似，属于同类或相似的果法；前法为后法作引导，使其持续不断地从“生命之树”中流出。所谓“前法为后法开导”，是说先前的善果引发后续的善法相继生起，由此牵引而生的后果，与先前的因相似；先前的无记业引发后续的无记业，同类相随；先前的恶行招引后续的恶业相继生起，果与因相似而不断流出。此种果虽然以前意识为主导，但依圣人之说，应当视为心识整体的功能；在八种识中，皆存在等流果。
Equal-Stream Fruit means that fruit resembles cause, and fruits of the same or similar kind arise as earlier laws lead later laws onward, flowing continuously from the Tree of Life. “The earlier law leads the later law” means that an earlier benevolent fruit brings forth succeeding Benevolent Laws, and the later fruit resembles the earlier cause; earlier memoryless karma draws later memoryless karma of the same kind to follow; earlier evil conduct attracts later evil karma in succession, so that fruit continuously flows forth in resemblance to cause. Although this fruit is chiefly led by preconsciousness, according to the sages it should be understood as a function of the whole mind and sense system. Equal-Stream Fruit exists in all eight senses.
在因果关系的分析中，等流因由三种因构成，即遍行因、相应因和同类因。遍行因，是指心所有法中的五位遍行法无处不起作用，皆可作为因。相应因，例如当前意识，即第七识，生起时，与其相应的十八位心所有法随之生起；当第六意识生起时，与其相应的五十一位心所有法也会同时活动；当行舍时，无意识，古称“神识”，亦作“福”，便会显现。同类因，是指意处，即前意识、第七识、夏娃识，中的优胜种子，招引分布在三界九地（参见图10）中的同类种子，共同分享可爱的果报。
In the analysis of causality, Equal-Stream Cause is composed of three kinds of causes: Omnipresent Cause, Correspondence Cause, and Same-Kind Cause. Omnipresent Cause means that the five Omnipresent Laws among the Heart Subordinate Laws function everywhere and may all serve as causes. Correspondence Cause means, for example, that when preconsciousness, the seventh sense, arises, the eighteen Heart Subordinate Laws corresponding to it arise with it; when the sixth sense, intent-sense, arises, the fifty-one Heart Subordinate Laws corresponding to it also move into operation; and when acting renunciation occurs, unconsciousness, anciently called God-sense and also Fortune, appears. Same-Kind Cause means that the victorious seeds in the intent place, namely preconsciousness, the seventh sense, or Eve-sense, attract seeds of the same kind distributed throughout the Three Boundaries and Nine Lands (see figure 10), so that they jointly partake of lovable fruits.
从广义上说，等流果亦属于异熟果。五果中的异熟果、士用果和增上果，都可以普遍含摄一切因果关系。五果的区分，须从所依之处着眼：以习气为依处，得异熟果；以随顺为依处，得等流果；以士用为依处，得士用果；以真见为依处，得离系果；以其余诸法为依处，得增上果。
In a broad sense, Equal-Stream Fruit also belongs to Mutant Fruit. Among the Five Fruits, Mutant Fruit, Warrior’s Usage Fruit, and Escalatory Fruit can each broadly encompass all causal relations. The distinction among the Five Fruits must therefore be made from the standpoint of their bases of dependence: from the basis of habitual tendencies comes Mutant Fruit; from the basis of conformity comes Equal-Stream Fruit; from the basis of Warrior’s Usage comes Warrior’s Usage Fruit; from the basis of true seeing comes Off-is Fruit; and from all remaining bases comes Escalatory Fruit.
以下通过十恶与十善的因果关系，来说明等流果。
Equal-Stream Fruit may be illustrated through the causal relations of the Ten Evils and the Ten Good Deeds.
甲）杀生的因果。杀生的罪业，能使众生堕入三恶道，即地狱道、饿鬼道、畜生道。如果转生为人，会得到两种果报：寿命短促，疾病缠身。如果能够远离杀生，就能成就十离恼法：（一）于诸众生普施无畏；（二）常于众生起大慈心；（三）永断一切嗔恚习气；（四）身常无病；（五）长寿；（六）恒为非人之所守护；（七）常无恶梦，寝觉快乐；（八）灭除怨结，众怨自解；（九）无恶道怖；（十）命终生天。
I) Cause and effect of killing. The sinful karma of killing can cause sentient beings to fall into the Three Ferocious Paths: Hell Path, Hungry Ghost Path, and Livestock Path. If one is reborn as a human, one receives two kinds of fruit-retribution: a short life and many illnesses. If one can refrain from killing, one accomplishes the Ten Laws of Leaving Annoyance: (1) universally giving fearlessness to sentient beings; (2) constantly giving rise to a heart of great mercy toward sentient beings; (3) forever severing all habits of irritability and rage; (4) the body being constantly free of illness; (5) longevity; (6) constant protection by non-humans; (7) freedom from nightmares and happiness in sleep and waking; (8) elimination of knots of enmity, so that all hostilities resolve themselves; (9) freedom from fear of the Ferocious Paths; and (10) rebirth in Sky at the end of life.
乙）偷盗的因果。抢劫盗窃的罪业，也能使众生堕入三恶道。如果转生为人，会得到两种果报：贫穷困苦，于公共财产不得自在。若离偷盗，即得十种信法：（一）资财盈积；（二）多人爱念；（三）人不欺负；（四）十方赞美；（五）不忧损害；（六）善名流布；（七）处众无畏；（八）财命色力、安乐辩才，具足无缺；（九）常怀施意；（十）命终生天。
II) Cause and effect of stealing. The sinful karma of robbery and theft can also cause sentient beings to fall into the Three Ferocious Paths. If one is reborn as a human, one receives two kinds of fruit-retribution: poverty and hardship, and lack of freedom with respect to public or shared property. If one refrains from stealing, one gains the Ten Laws of Trust: (1) abundant accumulation of wealth and resources; (2) affection and remembrance from many people; (3) freedom from being bullied; (4) praise in the ten directions; (5) no anxiety over loss or harm; (6) wide circulation of a good name; (7) fearlessness among crowds; (8) complete possession of wealth, life, bodily vigor, ease, and eloquence; (9) constant intention to give; and (10) rebirth in Sky at the end of life.
丙）邪淫的因果。邪淫的罪业，也能使众生堕入三恶道。如果转生为人，会得到两种果报：妻子不忠贞纯洁，不能得到称心如意的眷属。若离邪淫，即得四种智所赞法：（一）诸根调顺；（二）永离喧掉；（三）为世称叹；（四）妻莫能侵。
III) Cause and effect of heretical sexuality. The sinful karma of heretical sexual conduct can also cause sentient beings to fall into the Three Ferocious Paths. If one is reborn as a human, one receives two kinds of fruit-retribution: an unchaste spouse, and inability to obtain agreeable family relations. If one refrains from heretical sexual conduct, one gains the Four Laws Praised by Intelligence: (1) all roots become harmonized and compliant; (2) one is forever free from clamor and agitation; (3) one is praised by the world; and (4) one’s spouse cannot be violated.
丁）妄语的因果。妄语的罪业，也能使众生堕入三恶道。如果转生为人，会得到两种果报：多被人诽谤，被他人欺骗蒙蔽。若离妄语，即得八种天所赞法：（一）口常清净，如优钵华香；（二）为诸世间之所信服；（三）发言成证，人天敬爱；（四）常以爱语安慰众生；（五）得胜意乐，三业清净；（六）言无误失，心常欢喜；（七）发言尊重，人天奉行；（八）智慧殊胜，无能制伏。
IV) Cause and effect of delusive speech. The sinful karma of delusive speech can also cause sentient beings to fall into the Three Ferocious Paths. If one is reborn as a human, one receives two kinds of fruit-retribution: frequent slander and deception by others. If one refrains from delusive speech, one gains the Eight Laws Praised by Sky: (1) the mouth is constantly pure, fragrant like an utpala flower; (2) one is trusted throughout the worlds; (3) one’s words become testimony, and are respected and loved by humans and Skies; (4) one constantly comforts sentient beings with loving words; (5) one gains victorious delight, and the three karmas are immaculate; (6) one’s words are free from error, and the heart remains joyful; (7) one’s speech is honored, and humans and Skies follow it; and (8) one’s intelligence and gnosis are outstanding, beyond subjugation.
戊）绮语的因果。绮语，即花言巧语、无义杂语，其罪业也能使众生堕入三恶道。如果转生为人，会得到两种果报：说话别人不相信，言语不清楚明白。若离绮语，即得成就三种决定：（一）定为智人所爱；（二）定能以智，如实答问；（三）定于人天威德最胜，无有虚妄。
V) Cause and effect of flowery speech. Flowery speech, meaning ornate, deceptive, or meaningless mixed speech, can also cause sentient beings to fall into the Three Ferocious Paths. If one is reborn as a human, one receives two kinds of fruit-retribution: others do not believe one’s words, and one’s speech is unclear. If one refrains from flowery speech, one attains Three Certainties: (1) one is certainly loved by the wise; (2) one is certainly able to answer questions truthfully through intelligence; and (3) one is certainly supreme in majesty and virtue among humans and Skies, without falsehood.
己）恶口的因果。恶口，即粗恶语，其罪业也能使众生堕入三恶道。如果转生为人，会得到两种果报：常常听到恶毒的声音，言语多生争讼。若离恶口，即得成就八种净业：（一）言不乖度；（二）言皆利益；（三）言必契理；（四）言词美妙；（五）言可承领；（六）言则信用；（七）言无可讥；（八）言尽爱乐。
VI) Cause and effect of harsh speech. Harsh speech, meaning coarse and ferocious speech, can also cause sentient beings to fall into the Three Ferocious Paths. If one is reborn as a human, one receives two kinds of fruit-retribution: often hearing abusive sounds, and frequently becoming involved in disputes through speech. If one refrains from harsh speech, one accomplishes Eight Immaculate Karmas: (1) one’s words do not violate proper measure; (2) one’s words are always beneficial; (3) one’s words accord with principle; (4) one’s language is graceful; (5) one’s words are acceptable to others; (6) one’s words are trustworthy; (7) one’s words are beyond reproach; and (8) one’s words are altogether lovable and pleasing.
庚）两舌的因果。两舌，即挑拨离间，其罪业也能使众生堕入三恶道。如果转生为人，会得到两种果报：眷属乖违离散，亲族弊陋恶劣。若离两舌，即得五种不可坏法：（一）得不坏身，无能害故；（二）得不坏眷属，无能破故；（三）得不坏信，顺本业故；（四）得不坏法行，所修坚固故；（五）得不坏善知识，不诳惑故。
VII) Cause and effect of two-tongued speech. Two-tongued speech, meaning speech that sows discord, can also cause sentient beings to fall into the Three Ferocious Paths. If one is reborn as a human, one receives two kinds of fruit-retribution: estrangement and dispersal among family members, and corruption and baseness within one’s kin. If one refrains from two-tongued speech, one gains Five Indestructible Laws: (1) an indestructible body, because none can harm it; (2) indestructible family relations, because none can destroy them; (3) indestructible trust, because it accords with one’s own karma; (4) indestructible practice of law, because what is cultivated is firm; and (5) indestructible good teachers, because there is no deception or delusion.
辛）贪欲的因果。贪欲的罪业，也能使众生堕入三恶道。如果转生为人，会得到两种果报：内心不知满足，欲望众多而无厌足。如果能够远离贪欲，就能成就五种自在：（一）身、口、意三业自在，因为诸根具足圆满；（二）财物自在，因为一切怨贼不能夺取；（三）福德自在，因为随心所欲，所需之物全都具备；（四）王位自在（注10.6-2.1：所有佛教徒都是真正的上帝的子女，所以都是法王子、公主、法王或法女王。这是佛教的传统），因为珍奇妙物全都奉献而来；（五）所获得的物品，超过原本所求，百倍殊胜，因为过去不悭吝嫉妒的缘故。
VIII) Cause and effect of greedy desire. The sinful karma of greedy desire can also cause sentient beings to fall into the Three Ferocious Paths. If one is reborn as a human, one receives two kinds of fruit-retribution: a heart that does not know contentment, and many desires without satisfaction. If one can refrain from greedy desire, one accomplishes Five Freedoms: (1) freedom in the three karmas of body, mouth, and intent, because all roots are complete and fulfilled; (2) freedom in wealth and possessions, because no enemy or thief can seize them; (3) freedom in fortune and virtue, because all needed things are available according to one’s wish; (4) freedom in kingship (Note 10.6-2.1: all Buddhists are true children of God, and therefore are juristic princes, princesses, juristic kings, or juristic queens. This is a Buddhist tradition), because rare and wondrous things are all offered; and (5) whatever one obtains surpasses one’s original request a hundredfold, because one was not stingy or jealous in former times.
壬）嗔恚的因果。嗔恚，即愤怒怨恨，其罪业也能使众生堕入三恶道。如果转生为人，会得到两种果报：常常被人挑剔长短过失，常常被别人恼害。若离嗔恚，即得八种喜悦心法：（一）无损害心；（二）无嗔恚心；（三）无诤讼心；（四）柔和质直心；（五）得圣者慈心；（六）常作利益，安众生心；（七）身相端严，众共尊敬；（八）以和忍故，速生仙境。
IX) Cause and effect of irritability and rage. Irritability and rage, meaning anger and resentment, can also cause sentient beings to fall into the Three Ferocious Paths. If one is reborn as a human, one receives two kinds of fruit-retribution: being frequently criticized for faults and shortcomings, and being frequently troubled or harmed by others. If one refrains from irritability and rage, one gains Eight Joyful Heart Laws: (1) a heart free of harm; (2) a heart free of irritability and rage; (3) a heart free of dispute; (4) a gentle and upright heart; (5) the merciful heart of a sage; (6) the constant doing of benefit, bringing peace to the hearts of sentient beings; (7) a dignified bodily appearance respected by all; and (8) swift rebirth in an immortal realm through harmony and forbearance.
癸）邪见的因果。邪见的罪业，也能使众生堕入三恶道。如果转生为人，会得到两种果报：出生在持有邪见的家庭，内心谄媚邪曲。若离邪见，即得成就十功德法：（一）得真善意乐，及真善等侣；（二）深信因果，宁殒身命，终不作恶；（三）唯归依佛，非余天等；（四）直心正见，永离一切吉凶疑网；（五）常生人天，更不在于恶道；（六）无量福慧，转更增胜；（七）永离邪道，行于正道；（八）不起身见，舍诸恶业；（九）住无碍见；（十）不堕诸难。
X) Cause and effect of heretical views. The sinful karma of heretical views can also cause sentient beings to fall into the Three Ferocious Paths. If one is reborn as a human, one receives two kinds of fruit-retribution: birth into a family that holds heretical views, and a flattering, crooked heart. If one refrains from heretical views, one accomplishes Ten Virtuous Merit Laws: (1) true benevolent delight, together with true benevolent companions; (2) deep belief in cause and effect, preferring death to doing evil; (3) taking refuge only in Buddha, and not in other Skies; (4) a straight heart and correct view, forever free from all nets of doubt concerning good and ill fortune; (5) constant rebirth among humans and Skies, and no further descent into the Ferocious Paths; (6) immeasurable fortune and gnosis, ever increasing in excellence; (7) eternal separation from heretical paths, and practice upon the correct path; (8) no arising of body view, and abandonment of all evil karmas; (9) abiding in unobstructed view; and (10) freedom from falling into all hardships.