There are five hundred gandharvas (gods of music) in the country of Savatthi, who are famous for their exquisite piano skills. He was often ordered by King Pasenadi to make offerings to the Buddha with wonderful sounds, songs and dances.
In the south of Savatthi State, there was also a Gandharva king named Shanai, who was also good at playing the piano. His superb piano skills were unmatched by anyone in his city. Shancai relied on his talent and was arrogant, arrogant and arrogant. One day, he heard about the reputation of the five hundred gandharvas of Savatthi State, and he was quite dissatisfied, so he went to Savatthi State to compete with these five hundred gandharvas. On the way, every time Shan Ai passed through a country, seven different kinds of beautiful melodies would flow out with just a flick of the strings. Those who heard it would be ecstatic and obsessed with it, unable to control themselves, and they would follow Shan Ai all the way to the country of Savatthi.
Shan'ai told the city defender: 'I am here to pay homage to the king of your country. I hope to learn piano skills with the five hundred gandharvas in the country! ’ The city defender informed Queen Pasnid and asked Shan Ai to come to the palace to see her.
'I have heard that there are five hundred gandharvas who are skilled in the art of piano by your side. I am here to compete with them! ’ Shan Ai went straight to the point and stated his purpose. King Pasenadi replied: 'Okay! I will take you there to meet each other, and you can show off your skills and compete with each other! ’ After saying that, he went to the Buddha’s place with his kindness.
At this time, the Buddha already understood the intention of King Pasenadi to bring kindness, so as soon as the two people arrived at the monastery, the Buddha transformed into King Gandharva and led seven thousand music gods. Each one holds a glazed harp in his hand, and the guards are on the left and right of King Pasini.
King Pasenadi said to Shan Ai: "These are the music gods who play the harp and make music for me. You can compete with them in harp skills." Shan Ai then took out the zither from his body and played it lightly with his fingers. In an instant, seven kinds of zither sounds came out at the same time, melodious and melodious, making the listeners intoxicated. Then, King Gandhar, the Buddha's incarnation, also took out the glazed zither and just plucked it with his fingertips. With just one string, thousands of subtle and clear sounds suddenly appear, making the listener feel joyful and indescribable. Shan Ai praised it as rare, felt ashamed, and said sincerely: "I sincerely ask the master to teach me the art of piano." ’ The Buddha saw that good love had eliminated the arrogance in his heart, so he returned to his true form. When Shan Ai saw the Buddha's dignified appearance and great power, he felt deep faith in him. He knelt down and clasped his palms together, and asked to follow the Buddha to become a monk and practice cultivation. The Buddha compassionately said: "The good monk has his hair and hair falling down, and his body is subject to the Dharma." ’ Good love appears in the form of a bhikkhu, and due to unremitting diligence day and night, he soon attains the fruit of Arahantship.
The Buddha often received the wonderful blessings of Gandharva. The monks were filled with admiration but could not understand it, so they asked the Buddha: "I don't know what kind of merit the World Honored One has planted in his previous life. There is always something wonderful." Happy to support? ’ The Buddha then preached the Dharma to all his disciples and cleared up all their doubts.
A long time ago, the Buddha Zhenguo led his disciples to teach widely in the Kingdom of Brahma. One day, the Enlightened Buddha sat in lotus position under a tree and entered the fire-light samadhi. The heaven and earth suddenly shone brightly and shone brightly. At that time, King Brahma and his ministers went out of the city to enjoy the sights. They saw the Enlightenment Buddha and his disciples sitting in lotus position under a tree in the distance. The brightness was as bright as hundreds of thousands of days. He was very happy, so he ordered his maids to come to the tree and perform various wonderful works. Enjoy making offerings to the Awakened Buddha and his disciples. King Brahmā then knelt before the Buddha and sincerely asked the Buddha to come into the palace to receive offerings. The Buddha compassionately agreed.
King Brahma was filled with joy. He set up all kinds of food and drinks, held banners, flags and precious canopies to welcome the Buddha into the palace to receive offerings. During the Dharma Assembly, the Enlightened Buddha preached various Dharma essentials to King Brahma. King Brahma benefited from the Dharma, and his wisdom roots were revealed. He also aroused the supreme bodhicitta, sought the Buddha's way, and transformed all living beings. The Awakening Buddha then prophesied to King Brahma that he would achieve the supreme Buddha path in the next life, and the Buddha would be named "Sakyamuni" and his breadth would be innumerable for all sentient beings.
The Buddha told his disciples: 'King Brahma is my predecessor, and those ministers are the monks here. Since all kinds of wonderful music and various delicacies were offered to the Enlightened Buddha at that time, in the countless worlds to come, he was born in human and heavenly realms, always receiving happiness, and even in this life he became a monk and achieved Buddhahood, and also received the offerings of wonderful music. ’ After all the monks heard the teachings, they all felt respectful and respectful, and happily followed the teachings.
Allusions are excerpted from: "Collection of Baiyuan Jing·Volume 2"
Reflection
The six objects of color, sound, fragrance, taste, touch and law in the world , it can make sentient beings chase and indulge, create bad karma, and reincarnate in life and death. It can also be used to offer sacrifices to the Buddhas and saints of the ten directions, cultivate blessings and cultivate virtue, and sow the winning cause of becoming a Buddha. Therefore, we know that the six objects are not inherently evil. If we can use a single thought of wisdom to "skillfully use the objects to perform Buddhist deeds," the six objects can become immeasurable merits, virtues, and wealth.