辯正論 4.8

4.8

Magnificent is the High Sovereign; / Heaven-ordained is our Lord! / Divine and holy, / truly martial and truly civil. / Approaching him is like [approaching] the sun; / looking up to him is like [looking up to] the clouds. / Auspicious portents shine brilliantly; / splendid vapor wafts in abundance. / Shining across the realm, / he sets the constant norms in order. / Embodying the Dao, he makes dedication of merit (pariṇāmanā), / and solemnly establishes fields of merit. / Needlework patterns the red fruits; / fine threads weave the blue lotuses. / Patterns contain radiant brocade; / their colors rival glowing twilight clouds. / Flowers seem to bloom from afar; / canopies appear suspended in empty space. / Metal-mirrors emerge from the earth, / excelling those ascending to the heavens. / In the year of Tigé, / in the season of Qingyang (spring), / respectfully obeying the splendid decree, / we thus venerate the place of the Way. / Ten categories assemble like stars; / the Eight Seats unfold like clouds. / The wind swirls with elegant Sanskrit chants; / the halls are filled with famous incense. / The great foundation and flourishing enterprise / shall endure forever without end!