法華文句記 8.178

8.178

Some editions say 'Exhortation to Uphold.' Both senses must be preserved, and whichever title is used is acceptable; neither matches starting from the beginning, so the text is divided into two sections. If one wishes to establish the four siddhāntas here: the dual explanation resembles the mundane [siddhānta]; the twenty thousand resembles the individual [siddhānta]; the eighty [thousand] resembles the counteractive [siddhānta]; the Buddha's intent resembles the ultimate truth [siddhānta]. Thus the words 'Buddha's intent' point doubly to both sections. In the bhikṣuṇīs requesting prophecy, this text should be opened into four: first, the two bhikṣuṇīs each have their request and prophecy; third, all the bhikṣuṇīs comprehend; fourth, all the bhikṣuṇīs make vows. The sūtra says "maternal aunt": the Abhiniṣkramaṇa-sūtra states: 'Suprabuddha of the Śākya clan fathered eight daughters. At that time, the four brothers of King Śuddhodana each married two daughters. The consorts of King Śuddhodana were Māyā and Mahāprajāpatī.' Seven days after giving birth, Māyā passed away and was born in Trāyastriṃśa Heaven; Mahāprajāpatī was her younger sister, hence called 'maternal aunt.'