[136] "Bhikkhus, in whatever former birth, former existence, former abode the Tathāgata—formerly, being a human being—abandoned the killing of living beings (pāṇātipāta) and abstained from the killing of living beings; with rod laid down and weapon laid down, conscientious and merciful, he dwelt compassionate for the welfare of all living beings. Because of having done that kamma … Passing away from there and coming to this state of existence, he obtains these three marks of a Great Man (mahāpurisalakkhaṇa): he has long heels, he has long fingers, and his body is straight as Brahmā's. Endowed with those marks, if he dwells in the home he becomes a king, a Wheel-Turning Monarch (cakkavatti) … Being a king, what does he obtain? He is long-lived, long-enduring; he preserves a long life-span; it is not possible for any human foe or enemy to deprive him of life before his time. Being a king, this is what he obtains. … Being a Buddha, what does he obtain? He is long-lived, long-enduring; he preserves a long life-span; it is not possible for foes or enemies—whether an ascetic or a brahmin or a deva or Māra or Brahmā, or anyone in the world—to deprive him of life before his time. Being a Buddha, this is what he obtains." The Blessed One spoke this matter. Concerning that it is said:
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.