大唐西域記 3.25

3.25

大城西北七十餘里有醫羅鉢呾羅龍王池，周百餘步。其水澄清，雜色蓮華同榮異彩。此龍者，即昔迦葉波佛時壞醫羅鉢羅樹苾芻者也。故今彼土請雨祈晴，必與沙門共至池所，彈指慰問隨願必果。

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.