經律異相 9.24

9.24

The Bodhisattva was in the mountains, sitting upright with a mind of loving-kindness, contemplating without moving. A bird hatched [eggs] on his head. Aware that the bird was on his head, and fearing that the eggs might fall, his body did not stir or shake. Forgetting his own body, he remained unmoving in that place until the birds grew wings; as they were not yet able to fly, he would never leave. Understanding this within himself, he spoke this verse: