17a: Buddha’s Journey to Kapilavatthu – 586
Lord and great benefactor, on either side of the route, there are ranges of
mountains with flowering trees of rare specimens emitting sweet-scents
and presenting a delightful scene.
Lord of mighty diligence, Great Hero, of the lineage of Aṅgīrasa, the time
is opportune to pay a visit to Kapilavatthu, the city of your birth.
24. Jalāsayā neka-sugandha-gandhā,
surinda-uyyāna-jalāsayā va,
savanti najjo suvirājamānā,
samayo Mahā-vīra Aṅgīrasānaṁ.
Lord and great benefactor, all the lakes and ponds, like those in the
gardens of Sakka, the Lord of the Devas, are permeated with sweet scents
and the rivers flow swiftly with strong currents and make the whole scene
fascinating.
Lord of mighty diligence, Great Hero, of the lineage of Aṅgīrasa, the time
is opportune to pay a visit to Kapilavatthu, the city of your birth.
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25. Vicitta-titthehi alaṅkatā ca,
manuñña-nānā-miga-pakkhi-pāsā,
najjo virocanti susandamānā,
samayo Mahā-vīra Aṅgīrasānaṁ.
Lord and great benefactor, rows of fascinating riverine towns adorn the
rivers along their course, and, like traps, these rivers attract various
delightful birds of passage. Flowing swiftly and ceaselessly, they are
beautiful to behold.
Lord of mighty diligence, Great Hero, of the lineage of Aṅgīrasa, the time
is opportune to pay a visit to Kapilavatthu, the city of your birth.
26. Ubhosu passesu jalāsayesu,
supupphitā cāru-sugandha-rukkhā,
vibhūsitaggā sura-sundarī ca,
samayo Mahā-vīra Aṅgīrasānaṁ.
Lord and great benefactor, the trees on the banks of lakes and ponds, on
either side of the route, are in full blossom and the whole region is
permeated with sweet scents. With the fresh and decorative sprigs and
leaf shoots gorgeously adorning their tops, they look like gracious
maidens in the world of celestial beings.