經律異相 26.13

26.13

“While in my own kingdom,
I heard from afar of the Great King's virtue;
Now having arrived here,
Beholding Your Honor surpasses what I heard.
Lofty is your accumulated merit,
Like a mountain of pure gold;
Its strength is firm like this,
Such that none can shake it.
Now seeing what the king has done,
In the world it is truly without match.
I wish to return your kingdom,
And also offer the territory where I dwell;
I wish to return to my own land,
To pay respects and perform the rites of a subject,
Never again daring to be arrogant,
Serving the king like an exalted deva.”