仁王護國般若波羅蜜多經疏 3.192

3.192

Exposition: Because the Dharma is supreme, it is revered in every place and honored in every person. Regarding practitioners, kings and others are made to revere them as they would the Buddha, so that respect is generated. 'Heavenly, wondrous incense and flowers' means that the most supreme things are offered up. From here is the second [section], which elaborates the stages of practice. It is divided into two main parts: first, distinct explanation of the stages of practice; second, concluding presentation of upholding them. Within the distinct explanation, it is divided into thirteen, which should be understood in sequence. First is the stage of acquired nature (gotra). Within this there are three parts: first, marking the stage and distinguishing its characteristics; second, distinguishing the dharmas practiced; third, concluding presentation of fulfilling the stage. First, marking the stage and distinguishing its characteristics.