法華經義記 8.91

8.91

"If there are sentient beings with much lust" onwards is the second, praising the contemplation of the world's mental actions, within which there are naturally two parts: first, direct praise; second, from "Akṣayamati" through to "therefore sentient beings should constantly keep him in mind," concluding with an exhortation. "If there is a woman" onwards is the third, praising the contemplation of the world's physical actions, within which there are also two parts: first, directly concerning bodily action of making obeisance to seek a son and obtaining a son, or seeking a daughter and obtaining a daughter; also second, from "Akṣayamati" through to "the blessing is not in vain," concluding with an exhortation. "Therefore, sentient beings" onwards is the fourth within the first [section of] praise based on the name, the general concluding praise. "Akṣayamati, if someone receptively upholds sixty-two koṭīs" onwards is the second, praising through comparison, in which there are also four steps: first, the Buddha first asks Akṣayamati while drawing a comparison of merit; second, answering the Buddha, "Extremely much, World-Honoured One"; third, from "The Buddha said, 'If there is another person'" onwards, explaining the Tathāgata drawing the conclusion; fourth, from "Akṣayamati, receptively upholding Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara" onwards, general concluding praise.