法華經義記 7.54

7.54

“We are also like this”: these four lines below versify the application of the parable, omitting the verse applying the fourth parable. The first verse versifies the application of the first, the parable of tying the precious jewel; “Because we lacked wisdom” — half a line versifies the application of the second parable; “attaining a small portion of nirvāṇa” — half a line versifies the application of the third parable; “Now the Buddha awakens us” — one verse versifies the application of the fifth parable; “We now have heard from the Buddha” — one verse versifies the application of the sixth, the parable of joy.