仁王護國般若波羅蜜多經疏 3.560

3.560

Explanation: As for "dhāraṇī", here it is translated as "total retention" (dhāraṇī). With divine power of empowerment and matchless spiritual efficacy, destroying heresy and obliterating evil, it is called a dhāraṇī. Bringing forth its essence and distinguishing its categories are as explained previously. Regarding "able to empower and protect", it means that because all kings establish the true Dharma, and wherever there are those who uphold it, all are protected. Regarding "is all [buddhas]..." and so forth, this dhāraṇī esoterically expresses the prajñā of the real-mark contemplation; since buddhas are born from it and by means of it achieve buddhahood, it is the swift gate of origination. From here, the second [part] explains the elimination of calamities and disasters.