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The Long Āgama Sūtra 1.68

長阿含經 1.68

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Classical Chinese

1.68

「百福太子生,相師之所記,
如典記所載,趣二處無疑。
若其樂家者,當為轉輪王,
七寶難可獲,為王寶自至。
真金千輻具,周匝金輞持,
轉能飛遍行,故名為天輪。
善調七牙住,高廣白如雪,
能善飛虛空,名第二象寶。
馬行周天下,朝去暮還食,
朱髦孔雀咽,名為第三寶。
清淨琉璃珠,光照一由旬,
照夜明如晝,名為第四寶。
色聲香味觸,無有與等者,
諸女中第一,名為第五寶。
獻王琉璃寶,珠玉及眾珍,
歡喜而貢奉,名為第六寶。
如轉輪王念,軍眾速來去,
健疾如王意,名為第七寶。
此名為七寶,輪、象、馬純白,
居士、珠、女寶,典兵寶為七。
觀此無有厭,五欲自娛樂,
如象斷䩭靽,出家成正覺。
王有如是子,二足人中尊,
處世轉法輪,道成無懈怠。

“The prince was born with a hundred merits
Described by the fortune tellers
Like reading from a book they carried:
‘He’ll have [one of] two destinies, without doubt.

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

If he’s happy with the home life,
He’ll become a wheel-turning king.
Seven treasures that are hard to get
Will naturally come and make him a king.

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

The gold wheel is replete with a thousand spokes
That hold a golden rim all around them.
It turns and flies wherever he travels;
Therefore, it’s called the heavenly wheel.

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

Well-trained and standing with seven tusks,
Tall, broad, and white as snow.
It’s able to fly through the sky;
This is called the second elephant treasure.

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

A horse that travels all over the world;
It leaves in morning and returns to eat at sunset.
With a red mane and a peacock’s throat;
This is called the third treasure.

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

A pure beryl gemstone
Has a glow that illuminates a yojana.
It lights up the night like it’s daytime;
This is called the fourth treasure.

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

Her form, sound, fragrance, flavor, and touch
Isn’t equaled by anyone else.
She is the best of women,
Who is called the fifth treasure.

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

He presents beryl treasures to the king,
Jewels and myriad valuables, too.
He’s delighted to offer this tribute,
Who is called the sixth treasure.

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

As the wheel-turning king wishes,
His army quickly comes and goes.
Strong and swift, they do what the king wills;
[Their general is] called the seventh treasure.

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

These are called the seven treasures:
The wheel, elephant, and horse pure white,
Householder, jewel, and woman treasures,
And the general treasure makes seven.

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

He’ll look on them without tire
And enjoy himself with the five desires.
Like an elephant that breaks its bonds,
He’ll leave home to achieve perfect awakening.

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

Thus will the King’s son be
Exalted among two-legged people.
Dwelling in the world, he’ll turn the Dharma wheel
And achieve the path without negligence.’

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

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