THE GREAT CHRONICLE OF BUDDHAS
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samayo MahÈvÊra a~gÊrasÈnaÑ
Venerable Lord and Great Benefactor, on either side of the roadway, all
kinds of trees and seasonal plants are crowded with blossoms to the very top.
Adorned with flowers in full bloom, every tree stands lovely; the clear air is
filled with fragrant odour and the environs amazingly beautiful to behold.
Venerable Lord of Mighty Diligence, MahÈvÊra, with lustrous body, the time
is opportune to (pay a) visit Kapilavatthu, the country of your birth.
4.
Phalehi nekehi samiddhibh|tÈ
vicittarukkhÈ ubhatovakÈse
khuddaÑ pipÈsampi vinodayanti
samayo MahÈvÊra a~gÊrasÈnaÑ
Venerable Lord and Great Benefactor, on either side of the roadway, all
kinds of trees have borne assorted fruits; wayfarers, both
bhikkhus
and laity
alike, can satisfy their hunger and quench their thirst.
Venerable Lord of Mighty Diligence, MahÈvÊra, with lustrous body, the time
is opportune to (pay a) visit Kapilavatthu, the country of your birth.
5.
VicittamÈla sucipallavehi
susajjitÈ morakalÈpasannibha
rukkhÈ virocanti Ubhosu passesu
samayo MahÈvÊra a~gÊrasÈnaÑ
Venerable Lord and Great Benefactor, now that on either side of the road-
way, seasonal shrubs and plants are adorned with the most fascinating sprigs
and decoratively set with delicate leaves free from dirt and dust, looking like
bouquets of peacock's tails, they make all the environs (present) a splendid
and wonderful scene.
Venerable Lord of Mighty Diligence, MahÈvÊra, with lustrous body, the time
is opportune to (pay a) visit Kapilavatthu, the country of your birth.
6.
VirocamÈnÈ phalapallavehi
susajjitavÈsanivÈsabhuta
tosenti addhÈnakilanasatte
samayo MahÈvÊra a~gÊrasÈnaÑ
Venerable Lord and Great Benefactor, seasonal trees and plants are adorned
with young fruits and delicate leaves; the whole environs not only present a
fascinating sight at every turn but also, like welcoming home and rest houses
they refresh and delight the heart of weary travelling
bhikkhus
and lay men.
Venerable Lord of Mighty Diligence, MahÈvÊra, with lustrous body, the time
is opportune to (pay a) visit Kapilavatthu, the country of your birth.
7.
SuphullitaggÈ vanaguÑbanissitÈ
latÈ anekÈ suvirajamÈna
tosenti satte manimandhapÈva
samayo MahÈvÊra a~gÊrasÈnaÑ
Venerable Lord and Great Benefactor, numerous species of creeping plants
in full bloom, enveloping the bushy plants, afford a fine and splendid sight.
Assuming the form of a big pavilion studded with a variety of precious
jewels, it gladdens the heart of travellers,
bhikkhus
and laity alike.