大唐西域記 8.48

8.48

菩提樹西北，精舍中，有迦葉波佛像，既稱靈聖，時燭光明。聞諸先記曰：若人至誠，旋繞七周，在所生處，得宿命智。

Not far to the north of this spot is a stupa. Bodhisattva, when about to obtain enlightenment (the fruit of Buddha), saw a flock of blue birds rising up (rohin ?) according to the lucky way. Of all the good omens recognised in India this is the most so. Therefore the Devas of the pure abodes (Suddhavâsas) accommodated their proceedings to the customary modes of the world, and caused the birds thus to encircle him as spiritually (miraculously) indicating his holiness. To the east of the Bôdhi tree, on the left and right of the great road, there are two stupas (one on each side). This is the place where Mâra-râja tempted Bodhisattva. Bodhisattva, when on the point of enlightenment, was tempted by Mâra to become a Chakravarttin (Lun-wang) monarch. On his refusing, he went away heavy and sorrowful. On this his daughters, asking him, went to try to entice the Bodhisattva, but by his spiritual power he changed their youthful appearance into that of decrepit old women. Then leaning together on their sticks they went away. To the north-west of the Bôdhi tree in a vihâra is the image of Kâsyapa Buddha. It is noted for its miraculous and sacred qualities. From time to time it emits a glorious light. The old records say, that if a man actuated by sincere faith walks round it seven times, he obtains the power of knowing the place and condition of his (former?) births.