花嚴經文義綱目 1.76

1.76

二出處者，初會二處：一從面門牙齒放光，表教道遐舒；二從眉間毫相放光，表證道圓潔。第二會從足下相輪放光，表信行最卑故居足下。又表眾行依信而進，如身依足而有所趣。第三第四二會之中，皆從足指放大光明，過前位故，增至足指。指有二義：一能距地，有立住義；二能申展，有進趣義。前表第三，十住之法；後表第四，十行之法，是故二會同此放光。第五會從兩膝放光，表行位過前，漸增至膝。大願迴向屈申進詣，以膝表示。第六會，眉間豪放光，表十地正證。第八會亦眉間放光者，亦表法界法門普該證入故。

Second, concerning the points of emanation: in the first assembly there are two points: first, light is emitted from the face and teeth, symbolizing that the path of teaching extends afar; second, light is emitted from the ūrṇā between the eyebrows, symbolizing that the path of realization is perfect and pure. In the second assembly, light is emitted from the wheel-marks beneath the feet, symbolizing that faith and practice are the lowliest and thus abide beneath the feet. It also symbolizes that all practices advance by relying on faith, just as the body relies on the feet to proceed anywhere. In both the third and fourth assemblies, great brilliant light is emitted from the toes; because these transcend the preceding stage, [the point of emanation] increases up to the toes. The toes have two meanings: first, they can press against the ground, having the meaning of standing and abiding; second, they can extend and stretch out, having the meaning of advancing and proceeding. The former symbolizes the Dharma of the third [assembly], the ten abodes; the latter symbolizes the Dharma of the fourth [assembly], the ten practices; therefore both assemblies share this same emission of light. In the fifth assembly, light is emitted from both knees, symbolizing that the stage of practice transcends the preceding and gradually increases up to the knees. The bending and extending to advance and arrive in the dedication of great vows is signified by the knees. In the sixth assembly, light is emitted from the ūrṇā between the eyebrows, symbolizing the correct realization of the ten grounds. That light is also emitted from between the eyebrows in the eighth assembly likewise symbolizes that the Dharma-gate of the dharmadhātu universally encompasses realization and entry.