大唐西域記 6.2.3

6.2.3

To the north-east of the palace of the spiritual conception is a stupa; this is the place where Asita the Rishi prognosticated the fortune (took the horoscope or signs of) the royal prince. On the day when the Bodhisattva was born there was a gathering (a succession) of lucky indications. Then Suddhodana-raja summoned all the soothsayers, and addressing them said, "With respect to this child, what are the fortunate and what the evil (signs)? As it is right, so do you clearly answer me." In reply they said, "According to the record of the former saints the signs are especially fortunate. If he remains in secular life he will be a Chakravartin monarch; if he leaves his home he will become a Buddha." At this time the Rishi Asita, coming from afar, stood before the door, and requested to see the king. The king, overjoyed, went forth to meet and reverence him, and requested him to be seated on a precious chair; then addressing him he said, "It is not without an object that the Great Rishi has condescended to visit me this day."