On one occasion, Sakyamuni walked on the road between Moro City and Lanruo.
Many lay men and women followed. Sakyamuni walked to the roadside and sat cross-legged under a big tree. Everyone hurried to say hello in advance. After hearing the news, he sat on the floor next to Sakyamuni.
Sakyamuni looked at the couple and said, "Come on, lay people! I said that couples in the world can be divided into four combinations, you know? 」
"The first one is that the male and female demons live together; What did you say?/Sorry? This man is unscrupulous, lawless, killing, stealing, lying, and good in wine and color. He manages his family with a greedy and stingy heart and curses monks and practitioners. And the hostess is also the same mentality and behavior. I said it's like a pair of witches and witches in the same room. 」
"The second is that the male demon and the fairy live together; This person has no kindness from killing to debauchery; But the wife sticks to women's morality, doesn't kill, steal, commit adultery, doesn't talk nonsense and doesn't spend too much time. Manage the family with such discipline, good nature and unswerving greed, and don't insult or intimidate practitioners or brahmins. I said this is the devil and the fairy living together. 」
"The third is that heaven and man live together with the female demon; This man has a kind heart and guards the soil. The wish of the hostess is that she has a bad temper, doesn't keep the five commandments, is a bitch and scolds the street. This is a battle between heaven and man! 」
"You lay! If the host and hostess can observe the precepts, be merciful, love and trust each other, not be enemies, and manage the housework carefully, this home will be like heaven. This is the best partner between the immortals. Ladies and gentlemen, this is an enviable family couple! 」
When Sakyamuni finished practicing this good law on earth, he encouraged the laymen around him. Everyone is very happy after listening.
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