大方便佛報恩經 4.17

4.17

"At that time, the great king of Vārāṇasī went to the guide's place and informed him: 'Guide! I have only one son, who has never yet stepped beyond the gate. I trouble the great master to enter the great sea; please accompany him.' At that time, the guide raised his voice and wept aloud: 'Great King! The perils and hardships of the great sea are not few; among those who go, there are thousands and tens of thousands, but those who arrive are only one or two. How can the great king now cause the crown prince to travel such a perilous journey far away?' The king informed the guide: 'Out of pity for him, I have complied and granted permission.' The guide said: 'I dare not disobey.' At that time, Crown Prince Kalyāṇamitra prepared the travel gear for the five hundred men, and carried them to the shore of the great sea.