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The Precious Scroll of Incense Mountain, Part 1 75 walk on pathways paved with red agate and white jade, interspersed with the seven precious stones, and covered with brocade embroidery; we sit on cushions embroidered with crouching lions, sleeping elephants, and coiling dragons of maṅi, sandalwood, and pearls; we sleep on dragon beds of eaglewood and gold foil, inlaid with ivory and rhinoceros horn, inside brocade bed-curtains with paradisiacal flowers made of the eight treasures. The jewelry on our heads consists entirely of curving dragons and flying phoenixes and strings made of a hundred precious stones. The garments we wear are all the most marvelous beautiful gowns covered with the seven jewels, and the mandarin ducks woven into the brocade dazzle the sun as they compete in brilliance. What we eat are the hundred delicacies and the most exquisite dishes, ghee and superior food. We are entertained by a thousand kinds of instrumental music, and when we move about we travel in sedan chairs and are followed by an escort. Every day we are treated to five banquets. We surpass the divine immortals of the eight grottoes. In high heaven, I’ve heard, the Tuṡita Palace is the best, 57 but here on earth nothing outdoes the dwelling place of our father the emperor. The three of us enjoy such glory and splendor, wealth and status, so what more do you want? If only you hadn’t brought this down on you yourself. You had to learn the hard way the hardship you have to suffer today! You crazy hussy, what kind of ghost have you seen? Be a darling and return to the palace, so your father and mother will not be worried any more.’’ When the princess heard these words, she promptly replied. The bamboo’s shade moves across the steps, but the dust is not moved, The moon shines down to the well’s bottom, but no ripple on the water. Namo Guanshiyin pusa Marvelous Goodness, palms pressed together, replied: ‘‘Deluded, my heart still longs to stay here in the garden. Joy the cause, hardship the fruit—then all people rejoice, Hardship the cause, joy the fruit—none wants to hear that. There’s a road that leads to heaven, but none do walk it, Earth’s prison may have no gate, yet people flock there. If you want to marry a prince consort, do as you please, And don’t worry about me, this totally crazy low-caste!
76 ThePreciousScrollofIncenseMountain,Part1 I, living in pure poverty, want to achieve buddhahood, Whereas you, craving your pleasures, enter the red dust. Marrying a prince consort only adds to fetters and shackles, As you create sinful karma, resulting in the three pathways. Those who commit sins will suffer the consequences, Because in the court of King Yama no mercy is shown. The realm of shade, earth’s prison, fills me with fear— I swear I will never use my body to serve some man.’’ Marvelous Goodness answered her eldest sister as follows: ‘‘Virtue is born from pure simplicity, and luck is born from humble modesty. The wise person believes and enjoys, and clearly understands birth and death. You and I may have the same body, but we do not have the same heart. You marry your husband, clinging to high status. Why are you worried about me? I want to separate myself from favors and cut myself off from attachments, so I may with all my heart practice the right Way!’’ Her eldest sister then cursed her: ‘‘You stupid low-caste! Your intelligence is of no use! You refuse to listen to friendly advice and good counsel. I know that one day you will want to get out, but incapable of doing so, you’ll have to suffer!’’ The second sister then stepped forward to try to talk her around in her turn. How did it go? If spring returns, it is not because the skill of the painter— All by themselves the willows turn green, the flowers red. Namo Guanshiyin pusa Marvelous Sound addressed Marvelous Goodness as follows: ‘‘My dear little sister, please listen to what I have to say. Ever since you left the palace, we’ve had no news from you, Thinking of you from early till late, I’ve been awash in tears. Mother and sister have come on purpose to talk with you, Follow their advice, do as you’re told, return to the palace! To obey one’s parents as if they were Heaven and Earth Is better than being a monk or a nun, one without a heart. Be a darling, return to the palace, and marry a husband! We’ll go to the palace together, you’ll have a great place!’’ When Marvelous Goodness heard this, she was not pleased, And she told her second sister: ‘‘Now you listen to me!
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