妙法蓮華經玄義 2.19

2.19

First is clarifying the ten dharmas of the four destinies. 'Such appearance' is an evil appearance, indicating a fall into an undesirable place. For example, before misfortune befalls a person, an ominous complexion is already manifest; a physiognomist observes and distinguishes it, able to predict disaster and decline. When an evil appearance arises, it remotely indicates Naraka; ordinary beings do not know it, the two vehicles know it vaguely, bodhisattvas know it not deeply, and the Buddha knows its utmost limit. Just like an expert physiognomist who thoroughly sees from beginning to end, it is therefore called 'such appearance'.