觀彌勒上生兜率天經贊 1.56

1.56

The eulogy states: Third is the assembly of men who attend closely. In Sanskrit, it is upāsaka. 'Upa' means 'close', 'ka' means 'serving', and 'sa' is a masculine suffix. Calling them with the masculine suffix means 'men who attend closely'. Formerly rendered as yipusai or youpose, where youpose was translated as 'pure and faithful men', which are all erroneous corruptions. Being complete in both precepts and virtue, they are all capable of approaching and serving bhikṣus and great arhats. Sudatta was revered as an elder because of his excellent giving; when the miraculous light shone, he also came to the Buddha's place.