大唐西域記 3.5: WU-LA-SHI [URAŚA].
Si-yu-ki: Buddhist Records of the Western World 3.5
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3.5
The kingdom of Wu-la-shi (Uraśa) is about 2000 li in circuit; the mountains and valleys form a continuous chain. The fields fit for cultivation are contracted as to space. The capital is 7 or 8 li in circuit; there is no king, but the country is dependent on Kaśmīr. The soil is fit for sowing and reaping, but there are few flowers or fruits. The air is soft and agreeable; there is very little ice or snow. The people have no refinement; the men are hard and rough in their disposition, and are much given to deceit. They do not believe in the religion of Buddha.
To the south-west of the capital 4 or 5 li is a stūpa about 200 feet or so in height, which was built by Aśōka-rāja. By its side is a saṅghārāma, in which there are but a few disciples, who study the Great Vehicle.
Going south-east from this, crossing over mountains and treading along precipices, passing over chain bridges, after 1000 li or so, we come to the country of Kia-shi-mi-lo (Kaśmīr).
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- 大唐西域記 — Xuanzang & 辯機, Classical Chinese