大方廣佛華嚴經疏 26.24

26.24

The fourth is dedication to extricate and protect. It means solitary manifestation of great resolve, universally acting for sentient beings without expectation. In the text there are two parts: first, the metaphor, and second, the application. In the metaphor there are two: first, the metaphor of shining alone; second, from "moreover, all" onward, the metaphor of accomplishing benefits. The doctrinal application also has two: first, applying the shining alone; second, from "cultivating" onward, applying the preceding accomplishment of benefits, which directly displays the dedication. The initial single phrase connects both thrusts: first, completing the preceding two indications, and second, from "namely" onward, specifically presenting them. The text has ten phrases: the first is general, the rest are specific. "Shining" refers to the meaning of shining upon capacities and bestowing maternal care, as found in the *Mao Commentary on the Book of Songs*; the remaining text is self-evident.