法華經義記 5.12

5.12

"Śāriputra, just as that elder first enticed his sons with the three carts" and below is the sixth section, which applies the tenth parable above, that of non-falsehood. Now, the earlier unfolding of the parable originally had three sections: first, explaining how the Tathāgata posed the parable of non-falsehood to ask Śāriputra—this is not applied here. Third, explaining how the Tathāgata ratified Śāriputra's answer—this too is not applied here. There is only the second, where Śāriputra answered the Buddha by directly explaining non-falsehood; it is this parable that is applied here. In the middle, it should be divided into four: first, restating the three kinds of parables from above; second, the proper application; third, explaining the application; fourth, concluding the application. As for the first, restating the three kinds of parables from above: "Śāriputra, just as that elder" restates the first parable; "first enticed his sons with the three carts" restates the fourth parable; "and afterwards gave them only the great cart" and below restates the eighth parable. "The Tathāgata is also like this" and below is the second, the proper application, in which Śāriputra above respectfully answered the Buddha by explaining non-falsehood; but in the answer above there were originally two parts: first, answering generally to explain non-falsehood, and second, answering specifically to explain non-falsehood. Now, the words "The Tathāgata is also like this, without falsehood" apply the general explanation of non-falsehood in the words "No, World-Honoured One" above. "First preaching the three vehicles" and below applies the specific explanation of non-falsehood above; within it there were originally three kinds, which are now applied in succession. "First preaching the three vehicles" applies the first above, that of non-falsehood because giving the heavy and taking away the light. Next, the words "leading sentient beings" apply the second, non-falsehood because fulfilling the original intention. "And afterwards saving and liberating them only by the Great Vehicle" applies the third, non-falsehood because giving beyond expectation. "Why is this?" and below is the third, explaining the application. "Śāriputra, for this reason" and below is the fourth, concluding the application.