釋迦譜 2.17

2.17

At that time, King Prasenajit had newly ascended the royal throne and thought to himself: "Now that I have newly succeeded to the royal throne, I should first take a woman from the Śākya clan." He then addressed a minister, saying, "Go to Kapilavastu to the family of the Śākyas, convey my name, and tell those Śākyas: 'King Prasenajit inquires after your daily well-being, whether you are light and vigorous, extending immeasurable greetings.' Also speak to those Śākyas: 'I wish to take a Śākya daughter [in marriage]. If you give one to me, my gratitude will be boundless; if I am refused, I shall press you with force.'"
The great minister received the command, went, and informed the country of Kapilavastu. At that time, five hundred members of the Śākya clan were gathered in one place. The great minister arrived before the Śākyas and fully proclaimed the king's words. When the Śākyas heard it, they harboured extreme anger: "We are of noble lineage—for what reason should we form an alliance by marriage with the son of a maidservant?" Among the assembly, some said they should give one, while others said they must not give one.
At that time, Mahānāma said to the crowd, "Worthy ones, do not be angry together! Why so? King Prasenajit is cruel and fierce; he might destroy our country. I will go in person to meet him and explain this matter." At that time, a maidservant in Mahānāma's household had given birth to a daughter whose appearance was upright and handsome, rare in the world. He bathed this girl, dressed her in fine clothes, placed her on a carriage adorned with feather banners, and sent her to King Prasenajit, saying, "This is my daughter; you may consummate the marriage with her."
At that time, King Prasenajit received this girl and harboured great joy, immediately installing her as his chief queen. A few days after this queen arrived, she became pregnant. Later, she gave birth to a male child, handsome beyond peer, extraordinary in the world. At that time, King Prasenajit gathered the physiognomists to name the boy. The physiognomists then said: