妙法蓮華經文句 5.46

5.46

The initiation has two parts: first, repressing; second, guiding. Repressing causes them to be aroused and courageous; guiding causes them to advance swiftly. From "Did I not previously say" downwards, pointing to the above explanation that expedients are all for bodhi, and pointing to the above revelation of the real that all is for transforming bodhisattvas: whether expedient or real, all enter the Buddha path and non-abiding nirvāṇa. Having already clearly stated this above, why cling to the teaching and remain blindly confused without understanding? Such a rebuke is the text of repressing. From "However, Śāriputra, now you shall" downwards is the guiding and comforting. The previous reprimand having been severe, fearing they would sink into self-contempt and resentment, he now promises to clarify this principle further through a parable; if they can understand, it may still be called wisdom.