The inescapable karma of killing frogs ???? 殺青蛙的果報

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The favorite entertainment for children in the countryside is playing by the river. When Azhe was a child, he enjoyed fishing and catching frogs by the river in the suburbs.
What's going on today? We only catch a few fish in the entire afternoon.
Yea, I hope I can catch more fish, so my mother will cook fish soup for me tonight. It seems hopeless now.
It's disappointing to have such a small harvest this afternoon.
Azhe, Ashan, look, there are so many frogs.
Yea, these frogs always jump around and scare all the fish away.
No wonder we can't catch the fish.
Today we will enjoy a delicious and sumptuous dinner.
1:00
Azhe, we only caught three fish, even not enough to make soup, how can we eat our fill?
Yes, how can a fish be a delicious meal?
Why does a delicious meal have to be fish?
Look at these frogs. How big and plump they are. Since we can't catch fish, why not eating frogs instead?
Yea, that's a good idea.
Azhe, my grandpa said, frogs are the guardian for crops. We can't harm them.
Ashan, I know frogs are beneficial creatures. But look, there are so many frogs in this river. It's no big deal to catch a dozen.
Azhe, wait for me, I will catch it too.
Sure, let's go together.
2:00
You must know that frogs taste no worse than fish.
Ha, ha, we've made quite a harvest today. These frogs are enough to feed our family.
Yea, we all catch a lot today.
Ashan, you look not very happy.
I dare not kill them.
You are very timid. It's so easy to kill frogs. Just cut open their belly and take out the guts. That's done.
I think better to let them go, it's so cruel to kill them like that. Besides, I've heard that cruelly killing creatures will bring karma.
Yea, my grandma also said this before: Cruelly killing living things will get karma eventually. It's inescapable.
Ha, what's the matter with you guy today? Why have you grown so timid?
3:00
Karma is just a trick the old folks use to scare us.
What if karma is true, we are screwed.
I've killed so many frogs, when did I get retribution?
Whether it was fishing or killing frogs, all taught by Azhe. He killed creatures more than anyone else, and he was unharmed.
Yeah, so there is no such thing as karma in this world.
During the summer and winter holidays, Azhe and his fellows go to the riverbank to catch frogs and fish. Then they skin and scrape off the scales to satisfy their appetite. Unknowingly, their sins increased.
Aming, Ashan, long time no see. The three of us haven't seen each other for near a decade. Yea, it's been 10 years.
4:00
Time flies.
It is fate that the three of us met today.
It seems like just yesterday when we were kids and were free to fish and catch frogs in the river. It is so rare that we can get together again today. Well, it's my treat today. Just order whatever you like. The frogs of this restaurant is delicious, tasting like the frogs we ate in the childhood. You must taste it.
Azhe, we have both become vegetarians now. Are you still obsessed with gourmet food?
Are you both vegetarians? Why?
Several years ago, a sore developed in my mouth
5:00
and continued to fester all the way down to my throat. I visited a few hospitals and saw many doctors, but to no avail.
Is it because of eating meat?
No, it's due to the karma of killing creatures.
Oh, karma of killing creatures.
Yes. Once you kill, the sin will follow you until karma befalls you.
Well, you just developed a sore at that time but attributed it to karma.
Azhe, Do you remember how many fish we caught in the river with their mouths broken by hooks? While I developed the sore in my mouth, do I felt the exact same pain as they?
Yes, you should participate in activities that liberate life, releasing living beings in your hands.
6:00
You will feel delighted when seeing them rejoice in rebirth.
Right, this kind of joyful mood is wonderful.
Azhe, everyone may be bound in their life, whether it is tangible or intangible, but when the bondage in your heart is untied by good knowledge, the delight of liberation is unimaginable.
Okay, stop talking. I'm not convinced of karma whatsoever. If there is karma, why am I still safe and sound?
If karma hasn't befallen you, you will be even more in danger. The more karma you accumulate, the more serious the retribution will be.
Yea, Azhe, come with us to study Buddhism as soon as possible so that you can make up for your sins.
7:00
I anticipated to chat with old pals, but ended up attending your lecture on karma. Ok, eat your vegetables. I keep eating my fish and meat. I want to see what punishment I will get.
Alas.
Azhe, who didn't believe in karma, later experienced the pain of retribution for killing.
Doctor, did you say I have contracted colon cancer? No wonder I have blood in my stool recently.
Fortunately, you discovered it in time. It can be healed by removing the cause immediately.
Luckily, I discovered it early. This is a fortune amid misfortune.