華嚴經探玄記 3.8

3.8

First, as for the explanation and resolution: The fifteenth fascicle of the Samuccaya states: 'Explanation and resolution means being able to explain the central tenets of the sūtras and unfold their meaning.' I note: In that text, it is briefly divided into six kinds and expanded into fourteen, exactly as explained there. Now I will briefly bring forth one gateway. The treatise states: 'The gateway that encompasses explanation means that wherein one expounds the causal origins of the sūtras, the sequence of phrased meanings, the implicit intention, and the resolution of objections.' I note: The 'causal origins' reveals the cause for which the teaching arose. The 'sequence of phrased meanings' is the sequence of mutual generation among the text and meaning of the chapters and assemblies. The 'implicit intention' reveals the central tenet and direction of the sūtra. The 'resolution of objections' resolves external difficulties and objections. The rest is as in that treatise; fearing prolixity, I do not state it.