順中論義入大般若波羅蜜經初品法門翻譯之記
Translation of the Dharma Gate of the Initial Chapter of the Sutra on Entering the Great Perfection of Wisdom from the Madhyamaka Treatise
諸國語言,中天音正。彼言那伽夷離淳那,此云龍勝,名味皆足,上世德人。言龍樹者,片合一廂,未是全當。龍勝菩薩,通法之師,依《大般若》而造《中論》眾典,於義包而不悉。大乘論師名阿僧佉,解未解處,別為此部。魏尚書令儀同高公,𨒌國上賓瞿曇流支在第供養,正通佛法,對釋曇林出斯義論。武定元年歲次癸亥八月十日丙寅揮辭,凡有一萬三千七百二十七字。
The languages of various lands all find their correct pronunciation in the language of Central India. In that tongue, he is called Nāgāriśvara, which in our language means "Dragon-Victor"—a name rich in meaning, a virtuous sage of ancient times. The name "Dragon-Tree" is but a partial match, not entirely fitting. The Bodhisattva Dragon-Victor was a master who penetrated the Dharma. Based on the *Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra*, he composed the *Treatise on the Middle Way* and other scriptures, encompassing the meaning yet not exhausting it. The great Mahayana scholar named Asaṅga, clarifying points that remained unresolved, separately composed this treatise. The Wei Dynasty's Minister and Excellency Gao, hosting the honored guest from a foreign land, Gautama Ruci, in his residence, upheld the true Dharma. Facing the translator Tán Lín, he brought forth this treatise of profound meaning. Composed on the tenth day of the eighth month in the first year of Wuding, cyclical year Guihai, it comprises a total of thirteen thousand seven hundred and twenty-seven characters.