仁王般若經疏 1.92

1.92

From "Listen attentively" downward is the third [part], clarifying ordering them to listen and promising to speak. Intending to speak for them, he first admonished the assembly of that time. "Listen attentively" is wisdom derived from hearing. "Reflect and ponder it well" is wisdom derived from reflection. "Practice in accordance with the Dharma" is wisdom derived from cultivation. From "Then King Prasenajit" downward is the fourth [part], scattering flowers in offering. The king saying "Excellent!" confirms and supports what the Tathāgata said; according with principle and benefiting living beings is called excellent. "The causes and conditions of a great matter" clarifies that expounding prajñā exhausts principle and is tranquil, which is the "causes and conditions of one great matter" clarified in the Lotus Sūtra. Scattering flowers means that, wishing to express devout reverence toward the Dharma, he scattered flowers in offering. Transforming into jeweled canopies symbolizes that although the cause practiced within the Buddha-field is small, the fruit realized is great, likened to small flowers becoming jeweled canopies. "Covering the great assembly" symbolizes loving-kindness and compassion extending universally over all.