代宗朝贈司空大辨正廣智三藏和上表制集 4.93

4.93

Words and explanations are themselves mantras;
Heaven gave birth to our Master to turn the palm leaves.
The gates of the Dragon Palace fathomed the original source;
The elephant-carriage moved through winding roads, immortal music abundant.
'What was to be done is done; I shall enter extinction,'
Leaving behind in vain Sanskrit manuscripts and flower garlands.
The crowned Emperor's grief deepened as all gathered for the funeral;
People wailed and the earth trembled, how clamorous the sound!
The vajra pestle was seen in dreams to the Western realm,
Signifying our Master's journey to the Land of Peace and Sustenance.
The son of the Dharma King startled the ox-drawn cart,
Crossing over birth and death forever, vanquishing demonic foes.