廣弘明集 28.61

28.61

Your subject Gang presents: The messenger of the left and right, Yu Jingmao, has proclaimed the imperial decree, bestowing a straight patchwork nine-strip kaṣāya of yuni colour. In fineness, it matches woven threads; in skill, it equals knotted down. Surpassing those fine fields, it forms this wondrous robe. Even if its price were valued at a thousand gold coins and its lightness surpassed two ounces, nothing could match this vast grace or compare to this extraordinary gift. Your subject has been bedridden with illness for several ten-day periods, and is not yet able to walk; I was unable immediately to don the newly dyed robe and attend at the jewelled monastery. Earthly conditions and a foul body make me feel shame and gratitude gathering together. Unable to bear my utmost trepidation, I respectfully present this memorial of thanks. Respectfully presented.