大唐西域記 4.53

4.53

堊醯掣呾邏國，周三千餘里。大都城周十七八里，依據險固，宜穀、麥，多林泉。氣序和暢，風俗淳質。翫道篤學，多才博識。伽藍十餘所，僧徒千餘人，習學小乘正量部法。天祠九所，異道三百餘人，事自在天，塗灰之侶也。

This country is about 3000 li in circuit, and the capital about 17 or 18 li. It is naturally strong, being flanked by mountain crags. It produces wheat, and there are many woods and fountains. The climate is soft and agreeable, and the people sincere and truthful. They love religion, and apply themselves to learning. They are clever and well informed. There are about ten sanghārāmas, and some 1000 priests who study the Little Vehicle of the Ching-liang school.
There are some nine Deva temples with 300 sectaries. They sacrifice to Īśvara, and belong to the company of "ashes-sprinklers" (Pāśupatas).
Outside the chief town is a Nāga tank, by the side of which is a stūpa built by Aśōka-rāja. It was here the Tathagata, when in the world, preached the law for the sake of a Naga-raja for seven days. By the side of it are four little st-upas ; here are traces where, in days gone by, the four past Buddhas sat and walked.
From this going south 260 or 270 li, and crossing the river, proceeding then in a south-west direction, we come to Pi-lo-shan-na (Virasana) country.