仁王護國般若經疏 5.73

5.73

From "Furthermore, the path disposition" down, the third clarifies the bodhisattvas of the ten dedications. The text has three parts: 1) marking the rank. Because they cultivate the correct contemplation of the Middle Way, it is called the "path disposition" (gotra of the path). From "Dwelling in steadfast patience" down, the second distinguishes differences. The text has two parts: first, clarifying the differences in contemplation. Contemplating the received five aggregates yields the fivefold Dharma-body; contemplating the three realms yields the three emptinesses; contemplating the two truths yields the two patiences of impermanence and non-arising. The tenth, "ultimate truth," is precisely the emptiness of the Middle Way of non-arising. From "Yet receiving birth in the three realms" down, the second is the extraordinary nature of the received retribution. The text has three parts: first, the heading, which can be understood. "Why is this?", the second raises the objection: since their mind is already tranquil and extinguished, how can they receive birth? From "Karmic habits and retribution" down, the third explains it: because they have not yet ascended to the first bhūmi, perfumed by unsevered ignorance, views and attachment still remain; therefore, they obtain birth. From "Furthermore, in three asaṃkhyeyas" down, the third is the period of entering the rank: only after cultivating for this long do they attain the first bhūmi. Illuminating both truths simultaneously, they are called "equal noble persons." Because there is no regress from this bhūmi, it is called "[avaivartika-]bhadra." "Correct" means directly realizing the first bhūmi; here, the fruit is spoken of within the cause.