17a: Buddha’s Journey to Kapilavatthu – 593
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.
47. Puññiddhiyā sabba-yasagga-pattā,
janā ca tasmiṁ sukhitā samiddhā,
pahūta-bhogā vividhā vasanti,
samayo Mahā-vīra Aṅgīrasānaṁ.
Lord and great benefactor, all along the woody tract, at many villages
there are virtuous people enjoying the fruits of their past meritorious
deeds at the height of wealth and high reputation, and leading a life of
ease and comfort. With ample wealth and numerous accessories for use,
they live a luxurious life in diverse ways.
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.
48. Nabhe ca abbhā suvisuddha-vaṇṇā,
disā ca cando suvirājito va,
rattiñ-ca vāto mudu-sītalo ca,
samayo Mahā-vīra Aṅgīrasānaṁ.
Lord and great benefactor, the clouds in the sky are clean and clear, the
moon shines with all its brightness keeping the environs illuminated, at
night, a mild breeze, cool and gentle, blows softly in contrast with the
biting wind of winter.
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.
49. Canduggame sabba-janā pahaṭṭhā,
sakaṅgaṇe citra-kathā vadantā,
piyehi saddhiṁ abhimodayanti,
samayo Mahā-vīra Aṅgīrasānaṁ.
Lord and great benefactor, when the moon rises, the happy, merry people
on Mother Earth sit on the floors of the verandahs of their houses; and
enter into conversation. Together with their loved ones, they are full of
joy.
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.
50. Candassa raṁsīhi nabhaṁ viroci,
mahī ca saṁsuddha-manuñña-vaṇṇā,