大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 26.71

26.71

Regarding the commentary's phrase "That is, relying on the latter meaning," this is the second, drawing the conclusion. First, it harmonizes with the Jin sūtra to establish the meaning of "seed-nature." "Seed" has two meanings: first, category; second, nature. Using grain as a metaphor for the seed and kernels as a metaphor for the kṣetras, grain can produce cereal, hence it has the meaning of nature. Second, from "fearing confusion" onward, it shows the intent of the present sūtra, which is also clearing up an objection. The objection says: If it has the meaning of seed-production, why not rely on the former to be the "nature of worlds"? Therefore, making this resolution, the seed combines both meanings, and the present sūtra preserves it. Regarding the commentary's phrase "Now is the first. However, regarding the differences between the kṣetra seeds in these ten gates," the commentary's text is divided into four: first, revealing what the seeds rely upon; second, reconciling and explaining against what precedes; third, explaining individually according to the text; fourth, separately indicating the doctrinal gates.