廣弘明集 20.21

20.21

The imperial demeanor approaches the sun; / the sovereign’s Way prospers like clouds. / Transformation flourishes in hanging robes; / virtue spreads vast fragrance. / His faculty rides the eight liberations; / his Way illumines the three ancient records. / Towering and expansive, / one sovereign for ten thousand generations! (I) // The double brightness illuminates the scene; / jade moisture unfolds radiance. / The seven purities mark excellence; / the three good virtues are proclaimed fine. / Descending this Dharma rain, / it everywhere moistens the sprouts of beings. / Rippling is the water of principle; / dazzling is the literary brilliance! (II) // The fragrant garden is enveloped in mist; / the celestial palace resembles jewels. / Analyzing doctrines, one merges with emptiness; / through subtle faculties, one enters the Way. / Dense chambers float with purity; / multi-storied pavilions adorn one another. / The sun shines on golden clouds; / the wind stirs the silver grass! (III) // Shoulders following and heels touching, / they grasp precious spiritual pearls. / All draw forth the fourfold illumination, / and together display it across the nine avenues. / Reflecting on my many deficiencies, / I merely offer ordinary stones alongside jade. / In the end it is like the pebbles of Yan, / and even more like the Qi reed-pipes! (IV)