釋迦譜 1.80

1.80

The Da shanquan jing says: 'That the Bodhisattva walked seven steps on the ground and not eight steps is because the upright being responds to the seven factors of awakening, awakening those who are unawakened. Raising his hand, he said: 'If I did not manifest this in the world, each would deem themselves supreme, and the non-Buddhists and brāhmaṇas would surely fall into the evil destinies.' This was done as a skillful expedient. Śakra, Lord of the Devas, and Brahmā rained down varied famous incenses; nine nāgas were above and sent down fragrant water to bathe the Bodhisattva.'