大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 34.12

34.12

Regarding the Commentary's line: "Furthermore, these nine verses can also individually correspond to the meanings of the defilements such as greed": first, drowning in water is an analogy for the defilement of water-like covetous greed; second is an analogy for the defilement of stinginess, since one does not eat of it oneself; third is an analogy for the defilement of jealousy, as it is an internal disease; fourth is an analogy for the defilement of flattery, counting the virtues of others; fifth is an analogy for the defilement of anger and wrath, violating the king's law and thereby suffering hunger and cold; sixth is an analogy for the defilement of concealment, like covering one's ears to steal a bell, desiring that others do not hear; seventh is an analogy for the defilement of ignorance, being blind and without vision; eighth is an analogy for the defilement of conceit, relying on one's own habits; ninth is an analogy for the defilement of deceit, claiming virtues when one has none.