法華義疏 8.48

8.48

「卉木叢林」下，第五、明受潤譬。初稟佛教信受歡喜名為受潤。就文為三：初、總明受潤。「及諸藥草」下，別明受潤。「根莖枝葉」譬信、戒、定、慧四法也。三草各有四法名上中下，隨上中下各有所受總結受潤。

From "the plants, trees, thickets, and groves" downward is the fifth [part], explaining the parable of receiving moisture. First receiving the Buddha's teaching with faithful acceptance and rejoicing is called receiving moisture. Within the text there are three [sections]: first, generally explaining receiving moisture; from "and the various medicinal herbs" downward, particularly explaining receiving moisture. "Roots, stems, branches, and leaves" illustrates the four dharmas: faith, morality, concentration, and wisdom. The three types of grass each possess these four dharmas and are termed superior, middling, and inferior; according to superior, middling, and inferior, each has that which it receives, summarizing the reception of moisture.