仁王護國般若波羅蜜多經疏 2.158

2.158

Question: In listing the kṣāntis and so forth, the sūtra says 'superior, middling, and inferior'; according to principle, it should say 'inferior, middling, and superior'. Why is it not in order? Answer: In terms of the practices that can be carried out, in principle it should indeed be so. In terms of the hindrances that are remedied, it also does not contradict principle. From here is the third [part]: concluding by indicating the cultivation of practice.