金剛三昧經論 3.127

3.127

論曰：正說之內大分有二，別明觀行竟在於前，此下第二總決諸疑。就文有四：初請、次許、三決、四領。此問與答是請及許。此能請者名地藏者，是人已得同體大悲，生長一切眾生善根，猶如大地生諸草木；以陀羅尼持諸功德，惠施一切而無窮盡，如大寶藏珍寶無盡，由是二義名為地藏。今此品中決諸疑惑生諸信解，出諸決斷之寶以施求法之眾，義當其名，故能請問。

The treatise states: Within the main exposition, there are broadly two parts: the specific clarification of contemplative practice has finished above, and from here below is the second, generally resolving all doubts. As to the text, there are four: first, requesting; second, permitting; third, resolving; fourth, comprehending. This question and answer constitute the request and permission. The one able to make this request is named Kṣitigarbha because this person has already attained identical-body great compassion, generating and growing the wholesome roots of all sentient beings, just as the great earth generates all grasses and trees; and by means of dhāraṇī, he retains all merits, bestowing them on all beings inexhaustibly, just as a great treasure-store contains inexhaustible rare jewels. By these two meanings he is named Kṣitigarbha. Now, in this chapter, he resolves all doubts and misgivings, generates all faith and understanding, and brings forth the jewels of resolution to bestow upon the assembly seeking the Dharma. The meaning corresponds to his name, so he is able to make the request.