大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 55.34

55.34

疏「不以常口」下，第三揀別。文有二：初則加相不同、後即所被不等。今初，有三：初牒異相、二「為不輕尊位」下出所以、三「要復請」下通躡跡難。謂有問云：若重尊位，何如莫請？答云：為重法故。前則尊人、此為重法，尊極請故，故法為重。疏「前加分中」下，二揀所被不同。即遠公所加不等。則前局說者，此通說聽。出所以，可知。

Regarding the Commentary's stating from "not using ordinary speech" onward: third, distinctions. The text has two: first, differences in the marks of empowerment; second, inequality in those who are covered. Now, the first has three: first, mentioning the distinct marks; second, from "in order not to slight the revered position" onward, bringing out the reason; third, from "still requiring a request" onward, resolving the follow-up objection. A question is raised: "If one reveres the revered position, wouldn't it be better not to request?" The answer is: "In order to revere the Dharma." The former reveres the person; this reveres the Dharma. Because the supremely revered requests, the Dharma is revered. Regarding the Commentary's stating from "In the preceding section on empowerment" onward: second, distinguishing the inequality in those who are covered. This is Master Huiyuan's inequality in those who are empowered. The preceding was restricted to the speaker, while this covers both speaker and listener. Bringing out the reason is understandable.