大方廣佛華嚴經疏 57.78

57.78

Second, from "one million earth [spirits]" downward, is seeing, paying homage, and requesting the Dharma. In this there are five points: first, the friend sees and praises him. Since it says the friend sees, it already implies seeing the friend. Second, from "at that time, Sthāvarā" downward, he adorns the place and gathers sentient beings to reveal supreme virtues. Third, from "at that time, Sthāvarā told" downward, he promises to show past good, introducing the starting point of the inquiry. Fourth, from "at that time" downward, he establishes homage and presents his request. Fifth, from "pressing with his foot" downward, he directly shows the past cause.