大唐西域記 3.24

3.24

呾叉始羅國，周二千餘里。國大都城周十餘里。酋豪力競，王族絕嗣，往者役屬迦畢試國，近又附庸迦濕彌羅國。地稱沃壤，稼穡殷盛，泉流多，花草茂。氣序和暢，風俗輕勇，崇敬三寶。伽藍雖多，荒蕪已甚，僧徒寡少，並學大乘。

The kingdom of Ta-ch'a-shi-lo is about 2000 li in circuit, and the capital is about 10 li in circuit. The royal family being extinct, the nobles contend for power by force. Formerly this country was in subjection to Kapisa, but latterly it has become tributary to Kia-shimi-lo (Kasmir). The land is renowned for its fertility, and produces rich harvests. It is very full of streams and fountains. Flowers and fruits are abundant. The climate is agreeably temperate. The people are lively and courageous, and they honour the three gems. Although there are many sangharamas, they have become ruinous and deserted, and there are very few priests; those that there are study the Great Vehicle. North-west of the capital about 70 li is the tank of the [Naga Elapatra] (I-lo-po-to-lo); it is about 100 paces round, the waters are pure and sweet; lotus flowers of various colours, which reflect different tints in their common beauty (garnish the surface); this Naga was a Bhikshu who anciently, in the time of Kasyapa Buddha, destroyed an Elapatra tree. Hence, at the present time, when the people of that country ask for rain or fine weather, they must go with the Shamans to the side of the tank, and then cracking their fingers (or, in a moment), after praying for the desired object, they obtain it.