大般若波羅蜜多經般若理趣分述讚 2.11

2.11

The commentary states: Here there are four adornments: first, hanging precious clappers; second, arranging golden bells in rows; third, stirring them with a gentle breeze; fourth, bringing forth sounds that are harmonious and elegant. As they ring out with resonant tones, they suffice for seeing and hearing to clarify the mind. This intention sets into motion the six supernormal knowledges, which, like precious clappers, awaken and startle [beings]; and flies forth with the four unhindered eloquence, which, like golden bells, startle and rescue [beings]. Going to benefit [beings] in accordance with their capacities makes the meaning of "everywhere" apparent; proclaiming [the Dharma] out of pity for beings makes the words "hung in rows" clearly manifest. If not for the blowing of the wind of great compassion, the sounds of the sevenfold eloquence would not be produced. Thus one knows that when the path of resonance and response is perfected, the virtues of wisdom and compassion are bestowed. The "sevenfold eloquence" means the so-called prompt eloquence, rapid eloquence, responsive eloquence, unblemished eloquence, inexhaustible eloquence, eloquence rich in meaning and flavor in all that is expounded, and eloquence most supremely wondrous in all the world. The meanings of the six supernormal knowledges and so forth are all explained below.