大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 25.5

25.5

Regarding the Commentary's phrase "first, in general, it means that when one arises, all arise" and so on: the above is the direct explanation. From "due to this wondrous..." onward, it provides the reasons. The reasons are three: first, because it generally subsumes; second, because all ultimately return to this; third, from "that is completely identical..." onward, resolving objections. The objection asks: If taking them as returning to this is like the hundred rivers returning to the ocean, why do those that are capable of returning also receive the name of "ocean"? Therefore it is now resolved: Regarding distinct functions according with capacities, it is said that they "ultimately return." In reality their essence is identical, with no different flavors whatsoever; this is merely the distinct meaning within the general, like speaking of the flavors of the hundred rivers within the ocean.