大方廣佛華嚴經搜玄分齊通智方軌 4.34

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三宗者，此通釋五品次第及宗體。所以先明者，前既得體，次明依體起用自在，故次明也。明用不自起，何以成為證？理法故。次辨十忍，即理用也。大果因行非十數測量，故次明阿僧祇，以數行法也。既廣德已成，非小時而得遷動，故次明壽量品。既德無方隨緣依現，故次明菩薩住處耳。初十明者，德用相也，即答上十自在一問。亦可地中答也，此通答上問耳。次十忍者，即答上十定一問。十願在初地答，次十頂及隨喜心等十句，僧祇後三品總答之。亦可通前二品答也。問：此下五品屬前十地，何以不剛藏說？答：若德體難明，須託人寄事以說。下五相寄別義顯也。所以明忍普賢說，為表勝德大用廣高也。

Third, the central purport: this comprehensively explains the sequence, central purport, and essence of the five chapters. Why this is clarified first is: previously, the essence having already been attained, next the sovereignty of giving rise to function based on the essence is clarified, hence it is explained next. To clarify that function does not arise on its own, by what is it authenticated? Because of the principle-Dharma. Next, the ten patiences are distinguished, which are precisely the function of principle. The causal practices of the great fruit cannot be measured by the number ten, hence the 'Asaṃkhyeya' [Chapter] is clarified next, using number to practice the Dharma. Since the vast virtues are already accomplished, they cannot be shifted or altered in a brief time, hence the 'Lifespan' Chapter is clarified next. Since virtue has no fixed location and manifests according to conditions, the 'Abodes of Bodhisattvas' [Chapter] is clarified next. The initial ten clarities are the characteristics of the function of virtue, directly answering the previous single question on the ten sovereignties. It may also be said to be answered within the bhūmis; this comprehensively answers the previous question. The next, the ten patiences, directly answers the previous single question on the ten samādhis. The ten vows are answered in the first bhūmi; next, the ten phrases including the ten summits and the rejoicing mind are comprehensively answered by the three chapters following the 'Asaṃkhyeya' [Chapter]. They may also be answered through the previous two chapters. Question: Since the five chapters below belong to the preceding ten bhūmis, why are they not spoken by Vajragarbha? Answer: If the essence of virtue is difficult to clarify, it must be expounded by relying on persons and lodging in matters. The five marks below lodge in distinct meanings to be revealed. The reason why the clarities and patiences are expounded by Samantabhadra is to represent that the superior virtues and great functions are vast and lofty.