Then the Bhagavān said to the youth Candraprabha, “Therefore, young man, bodhisattva mahāsattvas who think, ‘I shall understand the languages of all beings and, knowing their higher or lesser capabilities, I will teach them the Dharma,’ those bodhisattva mahāsattvas should listen to the samādhi, the revealed equality of the nature of all phenomena, learn it, understand it, keep it, recite it to others, promote it, proclaim it, chant it, meditate on it with unadulterated meditation, promulgate it, and make it widely known to others.”

Thereupon the Bhagavān spoke these verses:

“They who, desiring liberation, possess this stainless samādhi See the countless guides of the past, Ask those lords of the world about their previous practice, And those bodhisattvas dwell in supreme roots of merit. {1}

“They who, desiring liberation, possess this stainless samādhi Obtain the highest happiness of devas and humans, Obtain the supreme offerings of devas and humans, And obtain the happiness of dhyāna, the supreme, noble happiness. {2}

“They who, desiring liberation, possess this stainless samādhi Do not become thrilled on hearing the highest praises, Do not become saddened by being criticized, And like a mountain are unmoved by the eight worldly concerns. {3}

“They who, desiring liberation, possess this stainless samādhi Speak perfectly pleasantly, with gentle words, Do not frown, always speak sincerely, Have a smiling face, and have been instructed by the guides. {4}

“They who, desiring liberation, possess this stainless samādhi Are pleasant, good company, have a gentle mind, Are always restrained and established in self-discipline, And are very gentle, have pleasing speech, and speak tenderly. {5}

“They who, desiring liberation, possess this stainless samādhi Do not quarrel or cause conflict when they speak. They have freed themselves from all stubbornness and anger And are always joyful, pleasant, and gentle. {6}

“They who, desiring liberation, possess this stainless samādhi Are always wise and are constantly motivated to generosity. When they see beings in great suffering they give them their food; They delight in giving to others, and not in their own enjoyment. {7}

“They who, desiring liberation, possess this stainless samādhi Are admired by a hundred thousand devas, Are always attended by nāgas, asuras, and yakṣas, And are protected by those who dwell in the forest and its environs. {8}

“They speak with unimpeded words, like the voice of Brahmā, Have a voice like the song of a goose, a voice like a kinnara’s song, Have the fifty aspects of speech and have a sound that brings joy, And have a resounding voice, a proclaiming voice, a perfect voice. {9}

“Even if someone knew how to reduce All the worlds into their smallest particles, They who possess this supreme, stainless samādhi Would voice sounds that were even more numerous. {10}

“They who possess this stainless samādhi Attain the ten powers, and attain the eight and two bhūmis. The wise ones attain the inconceivable qualities of a buddha, Subjugate all māras, and reach the highest enlightenment.” {i}