Buddhacarita by Ven Asvaghosa - Ancient Buddhist Texts

Buddha-carita, or Life of Buddha - 123
Book X [Śreṇya’s Visit]
1. The prince, he of the broad and lusty chest, having thus dismissed
the minister and the priest, crossed the Ganges with its speeding
autiful palaces.
2. He reached the city distinguished by the five hills, well guarded and
adorned with mountains, and supported and hallowed by auspicious
sacred places, – like Brahman in a holy calm going to the uppermost
heaven.
3. Having heard of his majesty and strength, and his splendid beauty,
surpassing all other men, the people of that region were all astonished
as at him who has a bull for his sign and is immovable in his vow.
4. On seeing him, he who was going elsewhere stood still, and he who
was standing there followed him in the way; he who was walking
gently and gravely ran quickly, and he who was sitting at once sprang
up.
5. Some people reverenced him with their hands, others in worship
saluted him with their heads, some addressed him with affectionate
words, – not one went on without paying him homage.
6. Those who were wearing gay-coloured dresses were ashamed when
they saw him, those who were talking on random subjects fell to
silence on the road; no one indulged in an improper thought, as at the
presence of Religion herself embodied.