法苑珠林 41.56

41.56

Beard and hair white as snow, / Long eyebrows drooping over their eyes, / Skin wrinkled like waves, / Spines bent like bows. / Supporting themselves with canes in both hands, / They accepted the invitation in order. / Their whole bodies trembling, / Unsteady in their gait, / Resembling white poplar trees / Shaking with the wind. / Seeing this group, the dānapati / Joyfully welcomed them in to be seated.