翻譯名義集 3.50

3.50

[Śrāvastī] The Record of the Western Regions says: "Śrāvastī, formerly corruptly called Shewei. Here translated as 'Hearing of Goods', as precious goods mostly come from this city. It is also translated as 'Abundant Virtues': first, possessing wealth and treasures; second, wondrous five desires; third, abundance of wide learning; fourth, plenty of liberation." When Yijing translated the Diamond Sūtra, he rendered it 'Great City of Fame'. The Zhihua says: "It captures only the meaning of hearing/fame, but lacks the meaning of goods." This is the name of the capital city of the kingdom of Kosala. The Zhenzhen chao of Jiaoli says: "In order to distinguish it from the southern kingdom of Kosala, the kingdom's name was omitted and the city's name was indicated." Fazhen asks: "The sūtras say that the Buddha was born in the country of Kapila; why does the treatise say he was born in Śrāvastī?" Answer: "Kapila borders Śrāvastī, and both belong to the territory of Central India; hence it is stated thus."