集沙門不應拜俗等事 6.44

6.44

Ruler and father; / How can it be called loyal counsel? / The inquiring deliberation was vigorous and elegant, / Stating the arguments concisely and essentially. / Heaven and humankind consented; / Thereupon the imperial decree was handed down. / Reverently receiving the luminous command, / We clapped our hands and sang; / Yet looking back at the dark scriptures, / What could be done about the encumbrance? / Clergy and laity consulted one another, / All presenting petitions and memorials. / Laying bare our sincere hearts, / It had not yet curved the yellow path. / In advance and retreat there was only distress; / There was nowhere to turn. / Gazing up, we yearn for the Divine Yu / To dredge this stream of the Dharma.