佛所行讚處宮品第二
Chapter 2: Life in the Palace
時白淨王家， 以生聖子故，
親族名子弟， 群臣悉忠良。
象馬寶車輿， 國財七寶器，
日日轉增勝， 隨應而集生。
無量諸伏藏， 自然從地出，
清淨雪山中， 兇狂群白象。
不呼自然至， 不御自調伏，
種種雜色馬， 形體極端嚴。
朱髦纖長尾， 超騰駿若飛，
又野之所生， 應時自然至。
純色調善牛， 肥壯形端正，
平步淳香乳， 應時悉雲集。
怨憎者心平， 中平益淳厚，
素篤增親密， 亂逆悉消除。
微風隨時雨， 雷霆不震裂，
種殖不待時， 收實倍豐積。
五穀鮮香美， 輕軟易消化，
諸有懷孕者， 身安體和適。
除受四聖種， 諸餘世間人，
資生各自如， 無有他求想。
無慢無慳嫉， 亦無恚害心，
一切諸士女， 玄同劫初人。
天廟諸寺舍， 園林井泉池，
一切如天物， 應時自然生。
合境無飢餓， 刀兵疾疫息，
國中諸人民， 親族相愛敬。
法愛相娛樂， 不生染污欲，
以義求財物， 無有貪利心。
為法行惠施， 無求反報想，
脩習四梵行， 滅除恚害心。
過去摩㝹王， 生日光太子，
舉國蒙吉祥， 眾惡一時息。
今王生太子， 其德亦復爾，
以備眾德義， 名悉達羅他。
時摩耶夫人， 見其所生子，
端正如天童， 眾美悉備足，
過喜不自勝， 命終生天上。
大愛瞿曇彌， 見太子天童，
德貌世奇挺， 既生母命終，
愛育如其子， 子敬亦如母。
猶日月火光， 從微照漸廣，
太子長日新， 德貌亦復爾。
無價栴檀香， 閻浮檀名寶，
護身神仙藥， 瓔珞莊嚴身。
附庸諸隣國， 聞王生太子，
奉獻諸珍異， 牛羊鹿馬車，
寶器莊嚴具， 助悅太子心。
雖有諸嚴飾， 嬰童玩好物，
太子性安重， 形少而心宿。
心栖高勝境， 不染於榮華，
修學諸術藝， 一聞超師匠。
父王見聰達， 深慮踰世表，
廣訪名豪族， 風教禮義門。
容姿端正女， 名耶輪陀羅，
應娉太子妃， 誘導留其心。
太子志高遠， 德盛貌清明，
猶梵天長子， 舍那鳩摩羅。
賢妃美容貌， 窈窕淑妙姿，
瓌艷若天后， 同處日夜歡。
為立清淨宮， 宏麗極莊嚴，
高峙在虛空， 迢遰若秋雲，
溫涼四時適， 隨時擇善居。
伎女眾圍遶， 奏合天樂音，
勿隣穢聲色，
令生厭世想。 如天犍撻婆，
自然寶宮殿， 樂女奏天音，
聲色耀心目； 菩薩處高宮，
音樂亦如是。 父王為太子，
靜居修純德， 仁慈正法化，
親賢遠惡友， 心不染恩愛，
於欲起毒想， 攝情撿諸根，
滅除輕躁意， 和顏善聽訟，
慈教厭眾心。 宣化諸外道，
斷諸謀逆術， 教學濟世方，
萬民得安樂。 如令我子安，
萬民亦如是， 事火奉諸神，
叉手飲月光。 恒水沐浴身，
法水澡其心， 祈福非存己，
唯子及萬民。 愛言非無義，
義言非不愛， 愛言非不實，
實言非不愛。 以有慚愧故，
不能如實說， 於愛不愛事，
不依貪恚想。 志存於寂默，
平正止諍訟， 不以祠天會，
勝於斷事福。 見彼多求眾，
豐施過其望， 心無戰爭想，
以德降怨敵。 調一而護七，
離七防制五， 得三覺了三，
知二捨於二。 求情得其罪，
應死垂仁恕， 不加麤惡言，
軟語而教勅， 務施以財物，
指授資生路， 受學神仙道，
滅除怨恚心， 名德普流聞，
世間永消亡。 主匠修明德，
率土皆承習， 如人心安靜，
四體諸根從。
時白淨太子， 賢妃耶輸陀，
年並漸長大， 孕生羅睺羅。
白淨王自念， 太子已生子，
歷世相繼嗣， 正化無終極。
太子既生子， 愛子與我同，
不復慮出家， 但當力修善。
我今心大安， 無異生天樂，
猶若劫初時， 仙王所住道。
愛行清淨業， 祠祀不害生，
熾然修勝業， 王勝梵行勝。
宗族財寶勝， 勇健伎藝勝，
明顯照世間， 如日千光耀。
所以為王者， 將為顯其子，
顯子為宗族， 榮族以名聞，
名高得生天， 生天為樂已，
已樂智慧增， 悟道弘正法，
先勝名聞所， 受行眾妙道。
唯願令太子， 愛子不捨家，
一切諸國王， 生子年尚小。
不令王國土， 慮其心放逸，
縱情著世樂， 不能紹王種。
今王生太子， 隨心恣五欲，
唯願樂世榮， 不欲令學道。
過去菩薩王， 其道雖深固，
要習世榮樂， 生子繼宗嗣，
然後入山林， 修行寂默道。
When the Pure White King's family welcomed the birth of the holy prince, His relatives, the young nobles, and all his ministers were loyal and virtuous. Elephants, horses, jeweled carriages, the nation's wealth, and the seven treasures Increased day by day, gathering in abundance as needed. Countless hidden treasures emerged naturally from the earth. In the pure snow mountains, herds of wild white elephants Arrived unbidden, untamed yet naturally subdued. Various multicolored horses, their forms exceptionally majestic, With red manes and slender, long tails, leaped and galloped like the wind. Even those born in the wild arrived naturally at the right time. Pure-colored, gentle cattle, plump and well-formed, With smooth steps and rich, fragrant milk, gathered like clouds when needed. Those who bore grudges found peace in their hearts, The moderate grew more sincere, the faithful grew closer, And all turmoil and rebellion were eliminated. Gentle breezes and timely rains came, thunder did not crack violently. Crops were planted without waiting for seasons, and harvests were doubly abundant. The five grains were fresh, fragrant, and delicious, light and easy to digest. All who were pregnant felt at ease, their bodies harmonious and comfortable. Except for those who upheld the four holy practices, all other people in the world Had their livelihoods naturally provided, with no thought of seeking more. There was no arrogance, no stinginess or jealousy, nor any malice or harmful intent. All men and women were united, as in the earliest age of the world. Temples, monasteries, gardens, forests, wells, springs, and ponds— All things were like heavenly objects, appearing naturally when needed. Throughout the land, there was no hunger, warfare, or epidemic diseases. Among the people of the kingdom, relatives loved and respected one another. They delighted in the love of the Dharma, without giving rise to defiled desires. They sought wealth through righteous means, free from greedy intentions. They practiced generosity for the sake of the Dharma, without expecting anything in return. They cultivated the four Brahmavihāras, eliminating malice and harmful thoughts. In the past, when King Manu gave birth to Prince Sunlight, The entire kingdom was blessed with auspiciousness, and all evils ceased at once. Now, as the king gives birth to a prince, his virtue is likewise. Fully endowed with all virtues, he is named Siddhārtha. At that time, Queen Māyā, seeing the child she had borne— Upright and handsome like a heavenly youth, complete with all beauties— Was overcome with excessive joy and passed away, reborn in heaven. Mahāprajāpatī Gautamī, seeing the prince like a heavenly youth, With virtue and appearance unparalleled in the world, and his mother having passed away, Raised him as her own son, and the prince respected her as his mother. Just as the sun, moon, and firelight gradually brighten from dimness, So the prince grew day by day, his virtue and appearance likewise flourishing. Priceless sandalwood fragrance, the renowned treasure of Jambūnada gold, Divine medicines for protection, and jeweled ornaments adorned his body. Vassal states and neighboring kingdoms, hearing of the king's newborn prince, Presented rare treasures, cattle, sheep, deer, horses, carriages, Precious vessels, and adornments to please the prince's heart. Though there were many decorations and toys for the infant prince, The prince's nature was calm and dignified, young in body but mature in mind. His mind dwelled in lofty, sublime realms, untainted by glory and splendor. He studied various arts and skills, mastering them upon first hearing, surpassing his teachers. His father, seeing his intelligence and deep contemplation beyond worldly concerns, Sought widely among renowned and noble families, those of refined customs and propriety. A maiden of graceful appearance, named Yaśodharā, Was chosen as the prince's consort, to guide and retain his heart. The prince's aspirations were lofty, his virtue abundant, his appearance pure and bright, Like the eldest son of Brahmā, Śanakumāra. The virtuous consort, with her beautiful appearance and elegant, graceful form, Radiant like a heavenly queen, shared days and nights of joy with him. A pure palace was built for them, grand and exquisitely adorned, Towering in the sky, distant like autumn clouds, With warmth and coolness suited to the four seasons, a pleasant dwelling at all times. Surrounded by female musicians, playing harmonious heavenly music, They avoided impure sights and sounds, Lest they give rise to weariness with the world. Like the Gandharvas in heaven, With naturally appearing jeweled palaces and heavenly maidens playing divine music, Their sights and sounds dazzled the eyes and heart; the Bodhisattva in his lofty palace Enjoyed music in the same way. His father, for the prince's sake, Maintained a tranquil life, cultivating pure virtue, Governed with benevolence and righteous Dharma, Drawing close to the virtuous and distancing himself from evil companions, His heart untainted by attachment, viewing desires as poisonous, Restraining emotions and guarding the senses, Eliminating frivolous and restless thoughts, With a gentle countenance, he listened well to disputes, Teaching with compassion to satisfy the people's hearts. He instructed various external paths, Cutting off schemes and rebellious arts, Teaching methods to benefit the world, Bringing peace and happiness to all people. "Just as my son is at peace, So too are all the people," he thought. He tended the sacred fire, honored the gods, Joined his palms and drank the moonlight. Bathing his body in the Ganges' waters, Cleansing his heart with the Dharma's waters, Seeking blessings not for himself, But for his son and all the people. Loving words were not without meaning, Meaningful words were not without love, Loving words were not untrue, True words were not without love. Because of a sense of shame, He could not speak the full truth; In matters of love and non-love, He did not act from greed or anger. His mind inclined toward silence, Impartial, ending disputes, Not considering sacrificial ceremonies Superior to the merit of resolving matters. Seeing the many who sought, He gave generously beyond their hopes, His heart free from thoughts of conflict, Subduing enemies with virtue. Harmonizing one and protecting seven, Abandoning seven and restraining five, Attaining three and understanding three, Knowing two and relinquishing two. Seeking the truth to find fault, Showing mercy even to those deserving death, Not uttering harsh words, But instructing with gentle speech, Generously providing material goods, Guiding them to livelihoods, Learning the path of the immortals, Eliminating resentment and malice, His renowned virtue spread far and wide, While worldly evils faded away. The ruler cultivated bright virtue, And all under heaven followed his example, Just as when the mind is calm, The body and senses follow accordingly. At that time, Prince Pure White And his virtuous consort Yaśodharā Gradually grew older, And she gave birth to Rāhula. King Pure White thought to himself, "The prince has now borne a son, Continuing the lineage through generations, Upholding righteous rule without end. Since the prince has a son, His love for his child is like mine; He will no longer consider leaving home, But will strive to cultivate goodness. My heart is now greatly at ease, No different from the joy of being born in heaven, Like the path dwelled upon By the immortal kings at the beginning of the age." He practiced loving deeds of purity, Performed sacrifices without harming life, Burning with the cultivation of sublime deeds, The king's excellence, the excellence of Brahmacarya. His lineage and treasures were excellent, His courage and skills were excellent, Radiantly illuminating the world, Like the sun with its thousand lights. The reason for being a king Was to bring glory to his son; Glory for the son meant glory for the lineage, A renowned lineage brought fame, High fame led to birth in heaven, Birth in heaven meant joy attained, Attained joy increased wisdom, Awakening to the path and expanding the true Dharma, First excelling in fame and renown, Then practicing all wondrous paths. He only wished that the prince, Loving his son, would not abandon home. All kings whose sons were still young Did not let them rule the kingdom, Fearing their hearts would grow lax, Indulging in worldly pleasures, Unable to continue the royal line. Now the king, having a prince, Allowed him to indulge in the five desires, Hoping only for worldly glory, Not wishing him to pursue the path. Past Bodhisattva kings, Though their paths were deep and firm, First experienced worldly glory and pleasure, Bore sons to continue the lineage, And only then entered the forests, To practice the path of silence.