寺沙門玄奘上表記 1.74

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沙門玄奘言。竊聞。搏風迅羽。累日而冲空。寫月明璣。踰旬而就滿。是知稟靈物表。亮彩天中者。固已俊發其妹。惟新厥美者矣。惟佛光王。資上善以締祥。闡中和而育德。自微園降誕。天祠動瞻。叡氣清衿。寢興納祐。玉顏秀表。晨夕增華。自非皇帝皇后慧日在躬。法流濯想。寄紹隆於盤石。啟落飾於天人。其孰能福此褓衣。安茲乳甫。無災無害。克岐嶷者哉。今魄照初環。滿月之姿盛矣。蓂枝再長。如蓮之目𮑫兮。所以紫殿慰懷。黔首胥悅。七眾歸怙。四門佇鑒。豈唯日索俊言。鶴驂待馭而已。玄奘幸承恩寵許垂蔭庇。師弟之望。非所庶幾同梵之情。實切懷抱。輒敢進金字般若心經一卷并函。報恩經變一部。袈裟法服一具。香鑪寶子香案澡缾經架數珠錫杖澡豆榼各一。以充道具。以表私歡。所冀簉載弄於半璋。代辟耶於蓬矢。俾夫善神見而踊躍。弘誓因以堅固。輕用干奉。寔深悚愓。伏願皇帝皇后。尊邁拱辰。明兼令耀。結歡心於兆庶。享延齡於萬春。少海澄輝。掩丕釗而取儁。寵蕃振美。𨏦間平以載馳。所願佛光王千佛摩頂。百福凝軀德音日茂。曾規不相違。不勝感荷。奉表以聞。輕觸天威。伏深惶恐。謹言。

The śramaṇa Xuanzang states: I have heard that swift wings that beat against the wind soar into the sky in a matter of days; the bright pearl reflecting the moon reaches fullness in slightly over ten days. Hence we know that those endowed with a spirit beyond ordinary things, displaying their brilliance in the midst of Heaven, have surely manifested their exceptional beauty and renewed their splendor. Prince Foguang has drawn upon supreme goodness to form auspicious signs, unfolding central harmony to nurture virtue. Ever since his birth in the subtle garden, the heavenly temple was stirred to behold him; with clear, sagacious breath and a peaceful heart, he receives blessings sleeping and waking; with a jade countenance and outstanding bearing, his radiance increases morning and evening. Were it not for the Emperor and Empress having the sun of wisdom within themselves, their thoughts cleansed by the stream of the Dharma, entrusting the succession to the bedrock and initiating the tonsure among devas and humans, who could bless these swaddling clothes, settle this nursing, free of calamity and harm, and bring about early wisdom? Now the bright light completes its first cycle, and his full-moon posture flourishes; the ming-plant grows another leaf, and his lotus-like eyes shine brightly! Thus the purple palace is comforted in heart, the black-haired people all rejoice, the seven assemblies take refuge and rely upon him, and the four gates wait to behold him. Is it merely seeking talented words day by day, or waiting to rein in the crane-drawn carriage? Xuanzang is fortunate to receive gracious favor, granted Your sheltering shade; though the prospect of a teacher-disciple bond is beyond my hopes, the feeling of shared monastic life truly presses upon my heart. I venture to present one scroll of the Heart Sūtra in gold characters together with its case; one tableau illustration of the Sūtra on Repaying Kindness; one set of kaṣāya Dharma robes; one censer, one incense box, one incense table, one water-jar, one scripture stand, one rosary, one khakkhara, and one tub for bathing-beans, to serve as requisites for the Path and to express my private joy. I hope that they may take their place beside the half-jade bi-disk toy and replace the mugwort arrows used to ward off evil, so that good deities will leap for joy upon seeing them, and his great vow will thereby become steadfast. For rashly presenting them, I am truly filled with trepidation. I humbly pray that the Emperor and Empress, whose nobility surpasses the polar star and whose brightness matches the celestial lights, may unite the joyful hearts of the myriad people and enjoy longevity across ten thousand springs. May the Crown Prince clarify his brilliance, surpassing Cao Pi and King Zhao to claim distinction; may the favored princes enhance their excellence, galloping ahead of Liu De and Liu Pengzu! I pray that Prince Foguang may have his head patted by a thousand Buddhas, a hundred blessings congealed in his body, his virtuous renown flourishing day by day, never departing from the ancestral standards. Unable to bear my gratitude, I present this memorial to inform You. Rashly touching the imperial presence, I prostrate myself with deep dread. Respectfully stated.