華嚴經探玄記 4.47

4.47

Second, explaining the title: "Bodhisattva" is the person, and "Clarifying Difficulties" is the dharma; to differentiate them from the fruit dharmas, it is interpreted as a determinative compound (tatpuruṣa). "Clarifying Difficulties" has four meanings: 1. In terms of mind and object: "difficulties" refers to the ultimate and conventional being profound; "clarifying" refers to wondrous wisdom brightly illuminating. 2. In terms of teaching and meaning: "difficulties" refers to the ten meanings being extremely deep; "clarifying" refers to the reciprocal discourse being manifest and fluent. 3. In terms of debating the Way: it means challenging questions and clear answers; because it encompasses questions and answers, it is called "Clarifying Difficulties." How so? Simply raising a dharma directly to inquire is called a question; interrogating contrary to principle is a difficulty. Directly stating in accordance with the question is an answer; elaborately explaining with bright clarity is clarifying. 4. Dividing guest and host: regarding the guest, in the prose he clearly poses difficulties; regarding the host, in the verses he clearly resolves difficulties; therefore it is called "Clarifying Difficulties."