大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 35.48

35.48

Regarding the commentary's: "Because if that exists, then this exists," this eliminates confusion. It clarifies that this is the meaning of perfect interpenetration: as soon as one attains one stage, one attains all stages, like a ten-fragrance incense where upon burning just one pellet, small as a mustard seed, the ten scents are emitted simultaneously; if someone smells the fragrance, they smell all ten fragrances together. When one attains the scent of aloeswood, one simultaneously attains the scent of sandalwood; when one attains liquid storax, one attains borneol, and so on. Those who ingest a ten-ingredient medicinal pill obtain all together, which should also be understood accordingly. It is not like the links of a chain, where only by attaining what is before can one attain what is after; nor is it like walking a road, where if one walks one li one reaches two li, and if one walks two li one advances to three li. Therefore, in these stages it does not depend on the names of the stages; whether expanded or combined, it rests precisely in this. Reflect on this, reflect on this.