寺沙門玄奘上表記 1.72

1.72

沙門玄奘言。昨奉恩旨。令玄奘為佛光王剃髮。并勅度僧七人。所剃之髮。則王之煩惱落也。所度之僧。則王之侍衛具也。是用震動波旬之殿。踊躍淨居之懷。弘願既宣。景福彌盛。豈謂庸賤之手。得効伎於天膚。凡庶之人。蒙入道於嘉會。上下欣弄。悲嘉交集。竊尋䨱護之重。在褓所先。解脫之因。落飾為始。伏惟皇帝皇后道凝象外。福洽區中。所以光啟妙門。聿脩德本。所願皇階納祐。王扆延和。臨百億與天下。畢千萬歲奇。佛光高子乳哺惟宜。善神衛質。諸佛摩頂。增華叡哲之姿。允穆紹隆之寄。新度之僧。荷澤既深。亦當翹懃道業。專精戒行。允副如綸。佇承取草。不勝感荷之至。謹奉表以聞。謹言。

The śramaṇa Xuanzang states: Yesterday I received the gracious decree ordering Xuanzang to shave the head of Prince Foguang, and also commanding the ordination of seven monks. The shaved hair represents the falling away of the Prince's afflictions; the ordained monks constitute the completion of the Prince's attendants. Thus the palace of Pāpīyān was shaken, and the minds of the Śuddhāvāsa devas leaped for joy. The great vow having been proclaimed, brilliant blessings flourish all the more. How could I have expected that these mediocre, lowly hands would perform their art upon the heavenly skin, or that ordinary commoners would be favored to enter the Dao at such an auspicious gathering? High and low rejoice and delight; sorrow and joy intertwine. I humbly consider that weighty protection is what comes first in swaddling clothes, and the cause of liberation begins with the shaving of the hair. I humbly reflect that the Emperor and Empress have their Dao congealed beyond forms and their blessings spreading throughout the realm. Hence You gloriously open the marvelous gate and cultivate the root of virtue. I pray that the imperial steps receive blessings, that the throne is prolonged in harmony, presiding over the hundred billions and all under heaven, completing countless tens of thousands of years. May Prince Foguang be well-nourished during nursing, guarded by good deities and having his head patted by all the Buddhas, increasing his splendid and wise countenance, properly fulfilling the charge of continuing and exalting the lineage! As for the newly ordained monks, having deeply received this favor, they should also diligently strive in their spiritual path, focus single-mindedly on their vinaya practices, and faithfully fulfill the imperial command, awaiting the spreading of the kuśa grass. Unable to bear the utmost of gratitude, I respectfully present this memorial to inform You. Respectfully stated.