廣弘明集 29.51

29.51

Your ministers have heard that those who see the opportunity follow the trend and submit early, while those who cling to delusion must certainly submit only after force is applied. Therefore, Shun danced with shield and axe, and the Youmiao tied themselves in the royal court; Maudgalyāyana drew the bow on the day of the Jeta Grove. Thus one can slay and subdue the mind-king and secure the quiet observation towers. Wearing the armor of patience on the body and carrying the floating bladder in the hand, casting away treasured wealth and serving the renowned delicacies of dhyāna joy, feasting those extraordinary generals and gathering these heroic and valiant ones: where there is a set rule of intent, there is nothing that will not be crushed wherever one goes; where the mind directs itself, there is none who does not submit without second thought. The petty four māras—how are they enough to warrant anxiety? However, their gatherings have not yet dispersed, and matters require pacification. In accordance with our assigned stations, traveling by starlight and harnessing by night, we respectfully submit this memorial, requesting that it be approved and referred outside for execution. Respectfully presented.