釋迦譜 4.32

4.32

The two-scroll Daban nihuan jing says: At that time, the various Mallas of the country of Pāvā, the various Koliyas of the delightful country, the various Bulis of the country of right conduct, the various Moriyas of the country of Jambudvīpa, the various brāhmaṇas of Vethadīpa, and the various Licchavis of Vaiśālī, hearing that the Buddha had entered parinirvāṇa between the twin trees, each arrayed a fourfold army and arrived outside the city walls of Kuśīnagara. The Śākyas of Kapilavastu also arrayed a fourfold army and arrived, declaring: “The Śākya Honoured One, the Holy Hero, came forth from our own kin; he was truly our father. Out of hearts full of reverent devotion we have come to request a share of his bones.” King Ajātaśatru of Magadha also arrayed a fourfold army, crossed the river ford, and arrived, sending the brāhmaṇa Droṇa to enter and inquire: “Now the Buddha, the All-blessed One, has come here and passed into extinction. He was truly our deity. Out of hearts full of reverent devotion we have come to request a share of his bones.” The king replied, “The Buddha came here on his own, and I shall make offerings myself. My apologies to your Great King, but a share of the relics cannot be granted.” Thereupon Droṇa gathered the multitude and composed a verse to proclaim: