大方廣佛華嚴經疏 57.55

57.55

Second, below "Seeing Anupamarāja," seeing, paying respect, and inquiring. First, seeing: his being east of the city is because it manifests the bright sun of the Buddha. Residing in the Aśoka grove is because, being identical with the buddhas' pariṇāmanā, he is free of love and hate. His being surrounded by merchants and others is because the Buddha is the merchant leader, the bodhisattvas are the merchants, the wealth of the Dharma benefits outward beings, and the merit returns to oneself. Next, below "At that time Sudhana," paying respect. Later, below "Addressed him, saying," inquiring. Addressing him by name is because his reputation has long been heard, symbolizing a vessel that values the Dharma, hoping to have something to hear.