佛祖歷代通載 6.70

6.70

(11) The Indian śramaṇa Jiyou (Śrīmitra) arrived in Jiankang. Chancellor Wang Dao saw him and remarked: 'He is one of our kind!' Grand Defender Yu Liang, Guanglu Zhou Yi, and Commandant of Justice Bo Yi—the celebrated gentlemen of the day all went to his door to form friendships with him, and his fame resounded among the gentry. He once untied his sash and sat cross-legged at ease before Wang Dao. When Minister Bian Wangzhi happened to arrive, You straightened his posture and looked reverent. When someone asked the reason, he replied: 'Master Wang engages people with spiritual style, while Director Bian measures things by regulations and standards. I must respond to each accordingly.' Bo Yi wished to compose a character appraisal of You, but after a long time could not do so. You said: 'Śrīmitra (meaning