大寶積經卷第六十二
北齊三藏那連提耶舍譯
菩薩見實會第十六之二淨飯王詣佛品第二
Chapter Two: King Śuddhodana Visits the Buddha
爾時世尊飯食澡手洗鉢器已，現其瑞相。即時毘沙門天王，以無量那由他百千億眾夜叉圍遶，譬如壯士屈申臂頃，一念之中從天宮沒佛前而現，頭面禮足住立北方，於虛空中夜叉大眾前後圍遶，合掌恭敬佛及眾僧。提頭賴吒天王，以無量百千那由他乾闥婆眾前後圍遶，亦如壯士屈申臂頃，從天宮沒，於如來前頭面禮足，住在東方，於虛空中恭敬世尊及比丘眾。爾時毘樓勒叉天王，以無量百千那由他鳩槃茶眾之所圍遶，亦如壯士屈伸臂頃從天宮沒，在於佛前頭面禮足，住於南方，在虛空中合掌恭敬如來及比丘眾。爾時西方毘樓博叉天王，以無量百千那由他諸龍前後圍遶，亦如壯士屈伸臂頃從天宮沒，於如來前頭面禮足，住在西方，於虛空中合掌恭敬如來及比丘眾。
At that time, after the World-Honored One had finished his meal, washed his hands and rinsed his bowl, he displayed an auspicious sign. Immediately, the Deva King Vaiśravaṇa, surrounded by countless nayutas of hundreds of thousands of millions of yakṣas, appeared before the Buddha in an instant, as quickly as a strong man can extend or flex his arm. He bowed his head to the Buddha's feet, stood to the north, and in the sky, surrounded by the great assembly of yakṣas, joined his palms in reverence to the Buddha and the Sangha.
Deva King Dhṛtarāṣṭra, surrounded by countless hundreds of thousands of nayutas of gandharvas, also appeared before the Tathāgata in an instant, bowed his head to the Buddha's feet, stood to the east, and in the sky, paid homage to the World-Honored One and the assembly of bhikṣus.
At that time, Deva King Virūḍhaka, surrounded by countless hundreds of thousands of nayutas of kumbhāṇḍas, also appeared before the Buddha in an instant, bowed his head to the Buddha's feet, stood to the south, and in the sky, joined his palms in reverence to the Tathāgata and the assembly of bhikṣus.
At that time, Deva King Virūpākṣa of the west, surrounded by countless hundreds of thousands of nayutas of nāgas, also appeared before the Tathāgata in an instant, bowed his head to the Buddha's feet, stood to the west, and in the sky, joined his palms in reverence to the Tathāgata and the assembly of bhikṣus.
釋提桓因天王亦復如是，無量那由他百千圍遶，從三十三天沒，住於佛前頭面禮足，於虛空中恭敬如來及比丘眾。夜摩天王、兜率陀天王、化樂天王、他化自在天王、娑婆世界主大梵天王、光音天王、遍淨天王、廣果天王、淨居天王，各以無量百千那由他天眾之所圍遶，於彼天沒，住於佛前頭面禮足，在虛空中恭敬如來及比丘眾，亦復如是。
Śakra, the Lord of the Devas, also did likewise. Surrounded by countless hundreds of thousands of nayutas, he disappeared from the Trāyastriṃśa heaven and appeared before the Buddha, bowing his head to the Buddha's feet, and in the sky paid homage to the Tathāgata and the assembly of bhikṣus.
The Kings of the Yāma Heaven, Tuṣita Heaven, Nirmāṇarati Heaven, Paranirmitavaśavartin Heaven, as well as Mahā Brahmā, the Lord of the Sahā World, the King of Ābhāsvara Heaven, the King of Śubhakṛtsna Heaven, the King of Bṛhatphala Heaven, and the King of Śuddhāvāsa Heaven, each surrounded by countless hundreds of thousands of nayutas of celestial beings, disappeared from their respective heavens, appeared before the Buddha, bowed their heads to the Buddha's feet, and in the sky paid homage to the Tathāgata and the assembly of bhikṣus in the same manner.
爾時毘摩質多阿修羅王，與六十那由他眷屬前後圍遶，猶如壯士屈伸臂頃於自宮沒，住於佛前頭面禮足，現恭敬相，却住一面。金翅鳥王亦與八萬六千迦樓羅眾眷屬圍遶，於自宮沒，住於佛前頭面禮足。及諸外道其有八億，從諸方來，而說偈言：
At that time, Vemacitrin, the King of Asuras, surrounded by sixty nayutas of his retinue, disappeared from his palace in an instant, as quickly as a strong man can extend or flex his arm, appeared before the Buddha, bowed his head to the Buddha's feet, showed signs of reverence, and stood to one side. The King of Garuḍas, also surrounded by eighty-six thousand Garuḍa retinue members, disappeared from his palace and appeared before the Buddha, bowing his head to the Buddha's feet. And eight hundred million non-Buddhist practitioners came from various directions, reciting verses saying:
於淨虛空中， 十五夜滿月， 超過諸星眾， 光明獨顯耀。
In the pure empty sky, The full moon of the fifteenth night Surpasses all the stars, Its light shining uniquely brilliant.
佛如淨月輪， 滅闇除三垢， 能超諸外道， 猶如空中月。
The Buddha is like a pure moon disk, Eliminating darkness and removing the three defilements, Able to surpass all non-Buddhist paths, Like the moon in the sky.
秋日千光明， 能除諸暗冥， 超出明月光， 開布蓮花池。
The autumn sun with its thousand rays Can dispel all darkness, Surpassing the light of the bright moon, Opening up lotus ponds.
佛光過於日， 普照大千界， 如來能開現， 聲聞蓮花林。
The Buddha's light surpasses the sun, Illuminating the great thousandfold world, The Tathagata can manifest Forests of lotus flowers for the śrāvakas.
天主憍尸迦， 住在善法堂， 出過諸大眾， 金剛杵光耀。
The Lord of Heaven, Kauśika, Dwelling in the Hall of Good Dharma, Surpasses all the great assemblies, His vajra scepter radiating light.
十力功德山， 兩足尊勝王， 超過諸外道， 猶如釋天王。
The mountain of merits of the Ten Powers, The supreme king honored by bipeds, Surpasses all non-Buddhist paths, Just like Śakra, the King of Gods.
須夜摩天王， 天眾所供養， 住在天眾中， 光赫坐寶座。
The Suyāma Heaven King, Worshipped by the heavenly hosts, Dwelling among the celestial multitudes, Sits resplendent on his jeweled throne.
十力無邊威， 超過惡道趣， 無畏光明德， 顯說八正道。
The boundless majesty of the Ten Powers, Surpasses the paths of evil destinies, The virtue of fearless radiance, Clearly expounds the Eightfold Noble Path.
如兜率天王， 在宮眾圍遶， 超過諸天眾， 宿善而光耀。
Like the King of Tuṣita Heaven, Surrounded by hosts in his palace, Surpassing all the celestial multitudes, Shining with past good deeds.
調御天人師， 八部所供養， 超過諸世間， 無畏顯說法。
The Teacher of gods and humans, Worshipped by the eight classes of beings, Surpasses all worldly realms, Fearlessly expounding the Dharma.
如化樂天王， 在於天宮中， 超過諸天眾， 功德獨光顯。
Like the King of Nirmāṇarati Heaven, Dwelling in his celestial palace, Surpassing all the heavenly hosts, His merits uniquely radiant.
佛超諸世間， 離濁出三界， 能調未調王， 具十力光照。
The Buddha transcends all worlds, Departing the three realms free from defilements, Able to tame the untamed king, Illuminating with the light of the Ten Powers.
如自在天王， 住居天宮中， 超過諸天眾， 宿善而晃耀。
Like the King of Paranirmitavaśavartin Heaven, Residing in his celestial abode, Surpassing all the heavenly hosts, Brilliantly shining with past good deeds.
如是佛光明， 具足十力行， 超過天人眾， 本善功德故。
Thus the Buddha's radiance, Replete with the conduct of the Ten Powers, Surpasses the multitudes of gods and humans, Due to original virtuous merits.
如大梵天王， 超過諸梵眾， 光耀說甜美， 顯於八正路。
Like the Great Brahma King, Surpassing all the Brahma hosts, Radiantly speaking sweet words, Revealing the Eightfold Noble Path.
如來勝梵天， 沙門眾中王， 光明照三界， 轉於四諦法。
The Tathagata surpasses Brahma, King among the assembly of śramaṇas, His light illuminating the three realms, Turning the wheel of the Four Noble Truths.
知見眾集已， 天人龍聽法， 人中最勝王， 吐宣八正語。
Knowing the assembly has gathered, Gods, humans, and nagas listen to the Dharma, The supreme king among humans, Proclaims the words of the Eightfold Path.
虛空可度量， 海可瓶量盡， 須彌山可稱， 佛德難可知。」
Space may be measured, The ocean's water exhausted by a jar, Mount Sumeru may be weighed, But the Buddha's virtues are unfathomable.
爾時淨飯王白釋種言：「諸人者，如日欲出先現瑞相，所謂明星出時，當知日出不久。迦盧陀夷亦復如是，於佛如來一切種智先現瑞相。比丘所說如來功德，即是一切智相。諸仁者！速辦好乘，我當往詣至如來所。」時釋種臣言：「善哉大王！今正是時。所須之具，今悉已辦。」爾時大王勅諸臣言：「從迦毘羅城乃至尼俱陀林，於其中間精治道路，以好軟沙遍布其地，散種種花、懸諸繒綵，作唱伎樂種種歌舞。」
At that time, King Śuddhodana said to the Śākya clan: "Everyone, just as auspicious signs appear before the sun rises, such as the morning star, indicating that the sun will rise soon, Kālodāyin is like this, showing auspicious signs of the Buddha Tathāgata's omniscience. The virtues of the Tathāgata described by the bhikṣu are signs of omniscience. Gentlemen! Quickly prepare fine vehicles, I will go to visit the Tathāgata." The Śākya ministers said: "Excellent, Great King! Now is the right time. All the necessary preparations have been made." Then the Great King ordered his ministers: "From Kapilavastu to the Nyagrodha Grove, prepare the road well, cover it with fine soft sand, scatter various flowers, hang colorful silks, and perform music, songs, and dances of all kinds."
爾時大王乘好車乘出迦毘羅城，詣尼俱園。於彼乘後有八萬白象，以種種寶間錯莊嚴。於其象上各立七寶殿堂，甚奇微妙。於其象後，各嚴八萬寶馬，於其馬上各有金幢。其馬及幢各以七寶莊嚴，微妙第一。是時城中有無量人，嚴飾車乘。諸所服飾，青馬青車、青蓋嚴飾，執持青刀，衣服皆青，鞍韉鞦轡悉亦青色，各持青幢，一一車後百青衣人之所圍遶。復有釋種等各各嚴飾種種好車，青黃白赤雜色莊嚴，雜色車馬雜色嚴飾，一一車馬皆有百人雜色莊嚴，亦復如是。
Then the Great King rode in a fine chariot out of Kapilavastu towards the Nyagrodha Grove. Behind his vehicle were eighty thousand white elephants, adorned with various jewels. On each elephant was a seven-jeweled pavilion, extraordinarily wonderful. Behind the elephants were eighty thousand jeweled horses, each with a golden banner. Both the horses and banners were adorned with seven types of jewels, of the highest quality. At that time, there were countless people in the city, adorning their vehicles. Their attire consisted of blue horses, blue chariots, blue canopies, blue swords, blue clothes, blue saddles and reins, all holding blue banners, with each chariot followed by a hundred people in blue clothes. There were also members of the Śākya clan, each adorning various fine chariots in blue, yellow, white, red, and mixed colors, with horses and decorations to match. Each chariot and horse was accompanied by a hundred people in matching colorful attire.
爾時世尊遙見王來，告諸比丘：「汝若欲見三十三天遊戲眾者，當觀釋種出迦毘羅城。何以故？釋種遊行與天無異故。」爾時世尊而說偈言：
At time, the World-Honored One saw the king coming from afar and said to the bhikṣus: "If you wish to see the playful assembly of the Thirty-Three Heavens, observe the Śākya clan leaving Kapilavastu. Why? Because the Śākya clan's procession is no different from that of the gods." Then the World-Honored One spoke these verses:
其迦毘羅妙城中， 淨飯大王及眷屬， 最勝人王今方至， 諦聽諦聽我當說。
In the wondrous city of Kapilavastu, King Śuddhodana and his retinue, The supreme king of men has now arrived, Listen carefully, listen carefully, I shall speak.
象馬車乘過百千， 種種莊嚴甚殊妙， 從迦毘羅而引出， 人王寶藏及諸乘。
Elephants, horses, and chariots over a hundred thousand, Adorned with various exquisite decorations, Drawn out from Kapilavastu, The king's treasures and various vehicles.
青馬青車青莊嚴， 將從衣服悉青色， 靴帽刀拂咸亦青， 青鞭青轡青鈴網， 青衣人持青幢蓋， 人馬皆青甚殊妙。
Blue horses, blue chariots, blue decorations, Attendants' clothing all in blue, Boots, hats, swords, and whisks all blue, Blue whips, blue reins, blue bell-nets, Blue-clad people holding blue banners and canopies, People and horses all blue, extraordinarily wondrous.
黃馬黃車黃莊飾， 將從衣服悉黃色， 靴帽刀拂皆亦黃， 黃鞭黃轡黃鈴網， 黃衣人持黃幢蓋， 人馬皆黃甚殊妙。
Yellow horses, yellow chariots, yellow decorations, Attendants' clothing all in yellow, Boots, hats, swords, and whisks all yellow, Yellow whips, yellow reins, yellow bell-nets, Yellow-clad people holding yellow banners and canopies, People and horses all yellow, extraordinarily wondrous.
赤馬赤車赤莊飾， 將從衣服悉赤色， 靴帽刀拂皆亦赤， 赤鞭赤轡赤鈴網， 赤衣人持赤幢蓋， 人馬皆赤甚殊妙。
Red horses, red chariots, red decorations, Attendants' clothing all in red, Boots, hats, swords, and whisks all red, Red whips, red reins, red bell-nets, Red-clad people holding red banners and canopies, People and horses all red, extraordinarily wondrous.
白馬白車白莊嚴， 將從衣服悉白色， 靴帽刀拂皆亦白， 白鞭白轡白鈴網， 白衣人持白幢蓋， 人馬皆白甚微妙。
White horses, white chariots, white decorations, Attendants' clothing all in white, Boots, hats, swords, and whisks all white, White whips, white reins, white bell-nets, White-clad people holding white banners and canopies, People and horses all white, extraordinarily wondrous.
雜色車馬雜莊嚴， 將從衣服悉雜色， 靴帽刀拂皆亦雜， 雜色鞭轡雜鈴網， 雜色衣人持幢蓋， 人馬皆雜甚微妙。
Multi-colored chariots and horses with varied decorations, Attendants' clothing all in various colors, Boots, hats, swords, and whisks all varied, Multi-colored whips, reins, and bell-nets, Multi-colored-clad people holding banners and canopies, People and horses all multi-colored, extraordinarily wondrous.
彼諸車後莊嚴象， 其數足滿八十千， 金鞍金韉金莊飾， 象背皆有七寶殿。
Behind those chariots are adorned elephants, Their number reaching eighty thousand, With golden saddles, golden harnesses, golden decorations, On the elephants' backs are seven-jeweled pavilions.
種種莊飾妙龍馬， 其數亦滿八十千， 七寶莊嚴甚奇麗， 眾妙服飾從車後。
Various adorned and wondrous dragon-horses, Their number also reaching eighty thousand, Adorned with seven jewels, extremely beautiful, With various wonderful garments following the chariots.
以諸妙花散御路， 用五種香熏其地， 懸諸瓶香并繒綵， 壯士戲人歌舞輩， 種種莊嚴遍其路， 作諸音樂從王後。」
Scattering various wondrous flowers along the royal road, Using five kinds of incense to perfume the ground, Hanging various fragrant vases and colorful silks, Strong men, performers, singers, and dancers, Various decorations filling the entire route, Making all kinds of music following behind the king.
爾時淨飯王及諸侍從至尼俱樹園，下車而入，步眾導從前後圍遶。爾時世尊知父王心深生怨恨，為度王故，過於人上在虛空中自在遊行。如來行時，娑婆世界主大梵天王在如來右，釋提桓因在如來左，須夜摩天王、兜率陀天王、化樂天王、他化自在天王，各各執持種種天蓋供養如來。爾時毘沙門王提頭賴吒天王在佛東面，偏袒右肩，右膝著地合掌向佛，現恭敬相。毘樓勒叉王、毘樓博叉王在佛西面，亦偏袒右肩右，膝著地合掌向佛，現恭敬相。爾時四天王天、三十三天、夜摩天、兜率陀天、化樂天、他化自在諸天子等，在虛空中雨天優鉢羅花、栴檀末香、曼陀羅花，作天伎樂及以歌舞；復於虛空中雨諸香水，從昔以來未曾見聞優鉢羅華、旃檀香末，供養如來。
At that time, King Śuddhodana and his attendants arrived at the Nyagrodha Grove. They dismounted from their vehicles and entered on foot, surrounded by their entourage. At that time, the World-Honored One, knowing that his father's heart was filled with deep resentment, for the sake of liberating the king, rose above the people and moved freely in the air.
As the Tathāgata moved, Mahā Brahmā, the lord of the Sahā world, was on the Tathāgata's right, and Śakra, Lord of the Devas, was on his left. The kings of the Yāma, Tuṣita, Nirmāṇarati, and Paranirmitavaśavartin heavens each held various celestial canopies to make offerings to the Tathāgata.
At that time, King Vaiśravaṇa and King Dhṛtarāṣṭra were to the east of the Buddha, with their right shoulders bared and right knees touching the ground, palms joined towards the Buddha, showing reverence. Kings Virūḍhaka and Virūpākṣa were to the west of the Buddha, also with their right shoulders bared and right knees touching the ground, palms joined towards the Buddha, showing reverence.
At that time, the Four Heavenly Kings, the gods of the Thirty-Three Heavens, the Yāma, Tuṣita, Nirmāṇarati, and Paranirmitavaśavartin heavens, and other celestial beings rained down heavenly utpala flowers, sandalwood powder, and mandāra flowers from the sky. They performed celestial music, songs, and dances. They also rained down various fragrant waters from the sky. Never before had such utpala flowers and sandalwood powder been seen or heard of in offerings to the Tathāgata.
爾時世尊示現神通，以通力故，令人見天差別之相。時淨飯王見諸天子供養如來，生希有心。復見嚴飾七寶重閣滿虛空中，見已作是說言：「如來本昔作童子時，不以四天下轉輪聖王生於顧戀。何以故今在三千大千世界中為大法王，統領天人富貴自在？今此世尊為正法王，我今於此為人圍遶，世尊乃有天人侍衛。」爾時淨飯王偏袒右肩，右膝著地頭面禮足，合掌向佛而作是言：「世尊初生之時，無人扶持而行七步，觀察十方而作是言：『我於世間最尊最勝，當得度脫老病死邊。』我於爾時頭面禮世尊足。復於後時至於田村，閻浮樹下坐於清涼，日雖西移影初不動，復有六天童子合掌作禮在如來前。我於爾時頭面作禮大牟尼足。我今第三復亦頭面禮世尊足。」爾時淨飯王而說偈言：
At that time, the World-Honored One displayed his supernatural powers, causing people to see the distinct appearances of the devas. When King Śuddhodana saw the devaputras making offerings to the Tathāgata, he was filled with wonder. He also saw elaborately adorned seven-jeweled multi-storied pavilions filling the sky. Upon seeing this, he said: "When the Tathāgata was a young prince, he did not become attached to the position of a wheel-turning sage king of the four continents. Why is it that now, in the three thousand great thousand world system, he has become the great Dharma King, ruling over devas and humans in wealth and freedom? Now this World-Honored One is the King of the True Dharma. Here I am surrounded by people, while the World-Honored One is attended by devas and humans."
At that time, King Śuddhodana bared his right shoulder, knelt on his right knee, bowed his head to the Buddha's feet, joined his palms towards the Buddha and said: "When the World-Honored One was first born, without anyone supporting him, he took seven steps, looked in all ten directions and said: 'I am the most honored and supreme in the world. I shall attain liberation from old age, sickness, and death.' At that time, I bowed my head to the World-Honored One's feet. Later, when you went to the fields and villages, you sat in the cool shade under a jambu tree. Though the sun moved westward, the shadow did not move at first. There were also six deva youths who joined their palms in reverence before the Tathāgata. At that time, I bowed my head to the feet of the Great Muni. Now, for the third time, I again bow my head to the World-Honored One's feet."
At that time, King Śuddhodana spoke these verses:
兩足世尊初生時， 無人扶持行七步， 自說我於世最勝， 爾時我禮明智者。
When the World-Honored One of Two Feet was first born, Without support, he took seven steps, Declaring himself supreme in the world, At that time I bowed to the Wise One.
牟尼踰城至田村， 閻浮樹影蔭不移， 六天童子修供養， 我時復禮世應供。
When the Muni left the city for the village, The jambu tree's shadow did not move, Six heavenly youths made offerings, I then again bowed to the World's Worthy One.
今是第三稽首禮， 恭敬憐愍世間尊， 堪受人天微妙供， 世無如佛何有勝。
Now for the third time I bow my head, Revering and pitying the World-Honored One, Worthy to receive wondrous offerings from humans and gods, In the world there is none like the Buddha, how could there be any superior?
世尊本號悉達多， 字為父母所喜樂， 始知如來名稱實， 得願滿足獲甘露。」
The World-Honored One's original name was Siddhartha, A name that delighted his parents, Now I know the Tathagata's renown is true, Having fulfilled his vows and attained the nectar of immortality.
爾時欲界諸天與世尊敷師子座，以天妙衣敷在座上及尼俱園，復以天劫波樹衣彌覆虛空。爾時世尊從空而下，在師子座加趺而坐。時淨飯王及諸眷屬，頭面禮足退坐一面。欲色二界諸天子等亦頭面禮足，於虛空中退坐一面。
At that time, the devas of the desire realm prepared a lion throne for the World-Honored One, spreading celestial fine garments on the seat and throughout the Nyagrodha Grove. They also covered the sky with celestial kalpavṛkṣa tree garments. Then the World-Honored One descended from the sky and sat cross-legged on the lion throne. King Śuddhodana and his retinue bowed their heads to the Buddha's feet and withdrew to sit to one side. The devaputras of the desire and form realms also bowed their heads to the Buddha's feet and withdrew to sit to one side in the sky.
爾時世尊而說偈言：
At that time, the World-Honored One spoke these verses:
淨飯大王及眷屬， 來詣世尊設供養， 從迦毘羅妙城出， 趣尼俱陀可樂園。
King Śuddhodana and his retinue Come to make offerings to the World-Honored One, Departing from the wondrous city of Kapilavastu, Heading towards the delightful Nyagrodha Grove.
佛與無量眾圍遶， 阿修羅王及龍王， 鳩槃荼王金翅王， 乾闥婆王并眷屬，
The Buddha is surrounded by countless beings, Asura kings and dragon kings, Kumbhāṇḍa kings and Garuḍa kings, Gandharva kings and their retinues,
夜叉大王鬼神眾， 緊那羅王悉皆集， 欲界天王并天子， 一切皆生欣喜心。
Great Yakṣa kings and hosts of spirits, Kiṃnara kings all gather, Desire realm heavenly kings and celestial sons, All give rise to joyous hearts.
六欲諸天既如是， 梵輔梵身梵天眾， 遍淨諸天并眷屬， 乃至廣果淨居天，
The six desire heavens are thus, Brahma's attendants, Brahma-kāyika, and Brahma hosts, Śubhakṛtsna heavens and their retinues, Up to the Bṛhatphala and Pure Abode heavens,
沙門大眾婆羅門， 僧佉衛世尼乾子， 及餘一切諸外道， 修行種種異術士，
Great assemblies of śramaṇas and brahmins, Sāṃkhya, Vaiśeṣika, and Nirgrantha followers, And all other non-Buddhist paths, Practitioners of various strange arts,
斯等諸方皆來集。 如來示現自神力， 令淨飯王及釋種， 獲得信心欣喜成。
From all directions, they gather. The Tathāgata displays his supernatural powers, Causing King Śuddhodana and the Śākya clan To gain faith and become joyful.
如來普為一切眾， 以微妙語善義句， 世尊意在淨飯王， 現化種種勝神力。
The Tathāgata, for all beings, With subtle words and good meaningful phrases, The World-Honored One's intention on King Śuddhodana, Manifests various superior supernatural powers.
王本不許佛出家， 相師本昔相童子， 在家必作轉輪王， 無量億眾所供養，
The king originally did not permit the Buddha to leave home, The physiognomists of old examined the youth, Saying if he stayed home he would surely become a wheel-turning king, Worshipped by countless billions of beings,
滿足聖王七種寶， 亦復具有四神通， 如法正治護國土， 王四天下剎利王。
Possessing the seven treasures of a holy king, And also having the four supernatural powers, Ruling righteously and protecting the country, A kṣatriya king of the four continents.
爾時菩薩發是言： 『我昔無量那由劫， 於一切時常實語， 大王諦聽我今說。
At that time, the Bodhisattva spoke these words: "For countless eons in the past, I have always spoken truthfully at all times, Great King, listen carefully to what I say now.
大王昔來於我所， 實自初無信敬心， 欲以輪王令我作， 以四天下生戀惜。
Great King, in the past regarding me, You truly had no faith or respect from the beginning, Wishing me to become a wheel-turning king, Attached to ruling the four continents.
譬如本昔有神龜， 隨海水潮在陸地， 其海潮水迴還去， 龜便墜墮深井中。
It's like the story of a divine turtle, Who followed the ocean tide onto land, When the tide receded back to the sea, The turtle fell into a deep well.
井中舊鼈問海龜， 汝本何處今至此？ 廣智海龜答井鼈， 我遇海潮墜此井，
An old turtle in the well asked the sea turtle, 'Where did you come from to arrive here?' The wise sea turtle replied to the well turtle, 'I encountered the ocean tide and fell into this well.
其海潮水還源時， 我行遲遲遂不及， 以斯我今失時節， 墮此小井共汝住。
When the ocean tide returned to its source, I moved too slowly and couldn't keep up, Thus I have now missed my opportunity, And fallen into this small well to dwell with you.'
井鼈復問海龜言， 其海多少井中水， 豈復寬廣於此耶？ 為大為小願速說。
The well turtle asked the sea turtle again, 'How does the ocean compare to the water in this well? Is it perhaps more vast than this? Is it bigger or smaller? Please tell me quickly.'
廣智海龜答井鼈， 無智住人穿鑿處， 我於大海水中居， 在彼經歷多年載， 猶尚不知海處中， 況復了達其彼岸。』
The wise sea turtle answered the well turtle, 'You unwise one, dwelling in a place dug by humans, I have lived in the waters of the great ocean, And have been there for many years, Yet I still do not know the ocean's center, How much less could I comprehend its far shore.'"
如是大王都不知， 我之神通威德力， 欲以輪王四天下， 世間勢貴戀惜我。
Thus, Great King, you do not know My supernatural powers and majestic strength. You wished me to be a wheel-turning king of the four continents, Cherishing me with worldly power and nobility.
我今現作法輪王， 統領三千大千界， 如法正治離刀仗， 得於八部最勝供。
Now I have become a Dharma wheel-turning king, Ruling over the great trichiliocosm. Governing righteously without weapons, Receiving supreme offerings from the eight classes of beings.
我今稱頌昔日言， 故來應現此大眾， 以神通力修其心， 用慈悲念召集眾， 一切諸有皆雲會， 莫不為王得淨信。」
Now I proclaim my words of the past, Thus I have come to manifest before this great assembly. Using supernatural powers to cultivate their minds, With thoughts of compassion to gather the multitudes. All beings from everywhere gather like clouds, All for the king to gain pure faith.