But Indra, wanting to ensure maximum exposure for the dharma, had the disciple responsible for music give a special performance for the Buddha, as a way of appealing for his compassion. Buddha was duly moved, and thus commenced his 49 years of preaching.
帝釋天為了使佛法廣布人間，便叫專門司樂的「天樂般遮伎」在佛面前奏樂唱歌，勸請佛陀哀憐眾生，佛陀因而開始了長達四十五年的說法活動。