續傳燈錄 22.22

22.22

觀文王韶居士字子淳。出刺洪州。乃延晦堂問道。默有所契。因述投機頌曰。晝曾忘食夜忘眠。捧得驪珠欲上天。却向自身都放下。四稜塌地恰團圓。呈堂。堂深肯之。

Upāsaka Wang Shao, Hall of Scholarly Worthies Academician, styled Zichun, went out to govern Hongzhou. He invited Huitang to inquire about the Way, and had a silent accord. He then composed a verse on matching triggers: 'By day I forgot to eat, by night forgot to sleep; / holding up the black dragon's pearl, I wanted to ascend to heaven. / Turning back to my own body, I put it all down; / the four corners collapsed to the ground, perfectly round and complete.' He presented it to Huitang, who deeply approved it.