妙法蓮華經玄贊 10.353

10.353

贊曰。下第二答。有三：初身化說法，次結前勸示，後能濟急難。此初也。合十九種分為八類：應聖身有三，應天身有六，應君臣有五，心平性直、語實行敦、齒邁財盈，名為長者。守道自恬、寡欲蘊德，名為居士。處位莅人，名曰宰官。應四眾有一，應婦女有一，應童男女有一，應八部有一，應執金剛神有一。手執金剛，觀音異像。

The Commentary says: Below is the second [part], the answer. It has three [sections]: first, manifesting bodies to preach the Dharma; next, concluding the preceding to encourage and show; finally, being able to rescue from urgent perils. This is the first. Combining nineteen kinds, they are divided into eight classes: three for responding with sage bodies, six for responding with heavenly bodies, and five for responding with rulers and ministers. One whose mind is level and nature upright, whose words are true and conduct solid, and whose age is advanced and wealth abundant is called an elder (gṛhapati). One who preserves the Way, remains tranquil, has few desires, and accumulates virtue is called a householder (kulapati). One who occupies an official post and presides over people is called a minister. There is one for responding as the four assemblies, one for responding as women, one for responding as boys and girls, one for responding as the eight classes, and one for responding as a vajra-holding spirit. Holding a vajra in hand is a distinct form of Avalokiteśvara.