父子合集經龍王授記品第八
Chapter 8: The Dragon King Receives Prophecy
爾時難陀烏波難陀龍王，與其眷屬九十俱胝龍眾，見諸龍女供養如來得授記已，身意泰然，得未曾有，稱讚如來：「究竟滿足廣大威德神通無礙，能知眾生心之所念，所作事業皆悉聞知，各各現證，無不了達。然彼如來大悲增上，或不待請，即為說法或非時說，皆為教化成熟有情，除煩惱熱，得涅盤樂。隨機授法必令得果，乃至女人志意動亂，於婬怒癡自性增上，設聞法要，不能領解，亦得如來之所化度，如彼六十俱胝龍女猶獲授記，何況我等豈不蒙益？」
At that time, the dragon kings Nanda and Upananda, along with their retinue of ninety kotis of dragons, saw that the dragon maidens had made offerings to the Tathāgata and received the prophecy. Their minds and bodies were at ease, experiencing an unprecedented joy, and they praised the Tathāgata, saying:
"The Tathāgata perfectly embodies vast power and great virtue, with unimpeded spiritual penetration. He knows the thoughts in the minds of all beings, hears and is fully aware of all their deeds, and personally realizes and understands everything without exception. Moreover, due to his great compassion, the Tathāgata preaches the Dharma whether he is invited or not—even when the time is not opportune—all for the purpose of teaching and transforming beings, ripening them, freeing them from the heat of afflictions, and helping them attain the joy of Nirvāṇa. He teaches in accordance with their capacities and invariably ensures they achieve results. Even women, whose minds are unsettled and whose natures are dominated by desire, anger, and ignorance—who cannot grasp the essential points when they hear the Dharma—are nevertheless transformed by the Tathāgata. Since even those sixty kotis of dragon maidens obtained the prophecy, how could we not receive its blessings?"
時彼龍王作是說已，於世尊所生難遭想，以神通力興大香雲，滿閻浮提，遍覆一切諸山大海，雨眾香水，旃檀末香，其香遠聞普佛世界。又復於彼迦毘羅城，雨赤真珠積至于膝，縱廣量等六十踰繕那。復於尼拘律陀林中，普散無量龍自在花，散已復散，變成花殿，其量亦廣六十踰繕那。七寶相間而為其柱，復以半拏紺末羅石以甃其地，其石柔軟，觸之清涼，眾所樂觀，非世所有。復現九十俱胝眾寶花鬘周匝垂下，又復懸挂眾色名衣，復現種種巧妙繒幡、香鬘寶鬘真珠鬘等，周遍莊嚴殊妙清淨。又復涌出無數寶藏，行列殿中而為供養。又復出現最上無價摩尼寶珠，以成其鏡，表裏瑩徹，無不交照。乃至迦毘羅城時會大眾，種種供養，殊勝莊嚴，於其鏡中皆悉顯現。復有九十俱胝龍馬，諸妙珍寶以為轡勒，無數寶鈴進步鳴響。是諸龍王各乘馬已，於虛空中繞佛三匝，復奏龍宮無量音樂，及雨種種殊妙珍寶，散於如來及聲聞眾。作供養已，頭面禮足，瞻仰世尊目不暫捨，以我所集功德善根，願與眾生同得佛道。合掌向佛，以偈頌曰：
Then, having spoken these words, the Dragon King, filled with a sense of having encountered something supremely rare by being in the World-Honored One’s presence, used his miraculous power to create a vast and fragrant cloud. This cloud filled the entire Jambudvipa continent, covering all mountains and seas. He then rained down countless fragrant waters and sandalwood powders, whose scent spread far throughout all Buddha worlds.
Furthermore, within the city of Kapilavastu, he rained down red pearls until they piled up to knee height, covering an area sixty yojanas in length and width. Then, in the Nyagrodha forest, he scattered countless Dragon-Sovereign flowers, scattering them again and again until they transformed into a floral palace, also sixty yojanas in size. Its pillars were made of the seven precious materials interwoven. He paved its floor with Sapphire-dark Mala-shi stone, which was soft to the touch and cool, delightful to behold, unlike anything in the ordinary world.
He then manifested ninety crores of jeweled garlands hanging down all around, as well as colorful robes of many kinds. He also displayed various skillfully made silken banners, incense garlands, jewel garlands, pearl garlands, and so on, adorning everything beautifully and purely. Again, countless treasure chests welled up, arranged in rows within the palace as offerings. Then, the most priceless, supreme Mani jewel mirrors appeared, clear both inside and out, reflecting everything without obstruction. Even the entire gathering in Kapilavastu, with all its magnificent offerings, was completely visible within these mirrors.
Again, ninety crores of dragon horses appeared, adorned with various precious ornaments as bridles and reins. Countless jewel bells chimed with each step. Having mounted these horses, all the Dragon Kings circled the Buddha three times in the sky. They played countless divine melodies from the Dragon Palace and rained down all kinds of exquisite treasures, scattering them upon the Tathagata and the community of Hearers. After making these offerings, they bowed their heads at the Buddha’s feet, gazed upon the World-Honored One without blinking, and, wishing to dedicate the merit and good roots they had accumulated, sought that all beings may equally attain Buddhahood. With palms pressed together facing the Buddha, they spoke a verse:
「久修慈忍大悲行， 成就百福相莊嚴，
捨家逾彼迦毘城， 志固為求無上道。
六年示修於苦行， 伏諸外道不疲勞，
直詣金剛座道場， 普施群生甘露法。
昔日如來調御師， 棄捨王宮妙欲樂，
斷除頂髮住山林， 於世浮榮心不顧。
牟尼昔捨於頭目， 積功成滿菩提因，
凡夫聞見尚無因， 況復效修其苦行。
如佛昔作忍辱仙， 為歌利王無辜害，
割截耳鼻及身肢， 不生恚惱心怡悅。
時有愚癡婆羅門， 來秤身肉而蹶倒，
說此難行苦行時， 我等聞已生悲惱。
何因如來不起瞋， 愛念眾生如己子？
由興害意墮泥犁， 慈尊於彼能垂救。
如來具足無上慧， 於己害者不加報，
昔修廣大安樂因， 故得身肢復如故。
我等咸生淨信心， 稱讚如來真實行，
如彼牟尼利有情， 咸願速登無上覺。」
"Long cultivating kindness, patience, and great compassion, He perfected the marks of a hundred blessings, gracing his form.
Leaving his family behind, surpassing that city of Kapilavastu, His resolve firm, he sought the unsurpassed path.
For six years he demonstrated practicing asceticism, Subduing all heretics without fatigue.
He went straight to the site of the Vajra Seat, Freely giving the nectar of Dharma to all beings.
In days past, the Tathagata, the unexcelled guide, Renounced the royal palace's exquisite sensual pleasures.
Cutting off the topknot of his hair, he settled in mountains and forests, Caring naught for the fleeting glories of the world.
The sage once offered up his head and eyes, Accumulating merit to fulfill the causes of enlightenment.
Ordinary beings, upon hearing this, cannot even conceive of such a cause, Let alone emulate his arduous practices.
Just as the Buddha, as the patient immortal in the past, Was innocently harmed by King Kali.
His ears, nose, limbs, and body were cut and severed, Yet he felt no anger or resentment—only joy and serenity arose.
At that time, a foolish Brahmin, Came to weigh his own flesh on a scale and fainted.
When we hear of such difficult ascetic practices, We are filled with sorrow and distress.
How is it that the Tathagata does not give rise to anger, But loves and cherishes all beings as his own children?
Because one who harbors a wish to harm falls into the hells, Yet the compassionate master can save them from that.
The Tathagata is endowed with unsurpassed wisdom; He does not retaliate against those who have harmed him.
In the past, he cultivated the causes of great peace and joy, Hence his limbs were restored to their original state.
We all now give rise to pure faith, Praising the true conduct of the Tathagata.
Just as that sage benefitted sentient beings, May we all swiftly attain the supreme enlightenment."
爾時世尊知諸龍王信解堅固，發大誓願，即於面門放種種光，其光普照上至梵天，復從如來頂門而入。時尊者馬勝，合掌長跪，即白佛言：「法爾諸佛若放光明，必有所謂。唯願如來方便演說。」時彼尊者說伽陀曰：
At that time, the World-Honored One knew that the dragon kings had firm faith and understanding, and had made great vows. So from His face He emitted various rays of light, which shone everywhere, reaching up to the Brahma Heaven. Then the light re-entered through the crown of the Tathagata's head. At that moment, the venerable Asvajit pressed his palms together, knelt on one knee, and said to the Buddha: "It has always been the way of all Buddhas: when they emit such light, there is always a reason. May the Tathagata kindly explain this with His skillful means." Then that venerable one spoke this verse:
「大哉無畏釋師子， 何因緣故放此光？
慈門廣利諸天人， 唯願如來為我說。
此諸龍王并眷屬， 及彼時會皆肅然，
唯冀牟尼震梵音， 說此放光希有事。
誰於釋迦佛法中， 初發大心感斯瑞？
誰能摧破諸魔軍， 令彼惶怖皆退沒？
將非龍眾久修行， 獲得無盡諸功德？
願聞現瑞之端由， 斷除疑惑心清淨。」
"Great fearless Lion of the Śākyas, What is the cause for emitting this light? Through the gate of compassion, you benefit gods and humans; I only wish the Thus-Come One would explain it to me.
All these Nāga kings with their retinues, And the assembly present, all in solemn awe, Only hope, Muni, that you sound your Brahma-voice And speak of this rare event: the radiance you emit.
Who, within the Dharma of the Buddha Śākyamuni, First awakened the great resolve (bodhicitta), inspiring this sign? Who is able to shatter all Māra’s armies And make them flee in terror, overcome?
Could it be this dragon host has long cultivated, Attaining inexhaustible virtues and merits? Let us hear the reason for this wondrous sign, So all our doubts are cleared, and our minds become pure."
爾時世尊以偈答曰：
At that time, the World-Honored One replied with a verse:
「我以最上勝功德， 八種深遠梵音聲，
所說真實利眾生， 汝當諦聽放光事。
此諸龍王深淨信， 設大供養世希有，
志心願證佛菩提， 為度一切群生故。
常以悲心觀世間， 普使眾生脫苦厄，
未嘗一心生疲勞， 堅固精進無退轉。
修習清淨奢摩他， 具足智力無能屈，
安住三種解脫門， 謂空無相及無願。
得佛無上甚深慧， 了一切法皆虛假，
大悲愍念諸有情， 離冤親想悉平等。
過彼殑伽沙劫數， 次第成佛出世間，
同名寂靜慧如來， 十號具足土嚴淨。
常說無我甘露法， 無諸外道及魔冤，
善巧方便應群機， 不違世俗談真諦。
是諸眾生聞法已， 了法自性悉皆空，
大悲方便演三乘， 勝義法中無所說。
此法非出於自然， 求之少分不可得，
乃至無有一眾生， 聞佛言教而不解。
由飲解脫甘露味， 則能出離生老死，
及彼憂悲我慢幢， 皆因聞佛梵聲故。
釋尊無畏聖師子， 說諸龍意答所問，
佛子常隨智慧行， 速得菩提無上果。」
如來授彼諸龍記， 時眾聞已生忻慶，
咸各歸命牟尼尊， 於佛法中心寂靜。
父子合集經卷第五