華嚴經探玄記 13.73

13.73

Second, regarding the reason for its coming next, there are also three meanings: First, previously it was applied through the two vehicles; together they show that the bodhisattva progressively becomes superior, and therefore it must follow. Second, regarding the contemplation of marklessness, the previous bhūmi was not yet unadulterated; now here one enters the purely markless, and therefore it must follow. Third, previously effort was not yet fulfilled, and in this bhūmi it is fulfilled; therefore it follows.