大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 38.12

38.12

Fifth, the section on the teaching. Commentary: 'It is broadly identical with the first ground, being "for the sake of attaining the ten powers"' and so forth: in the section on that abiding, what meaning does this serve? There are ten phrases, broadly saying: 'for the sake of attaining the Buddha's wisdom', 'for the sake of attaining the ten powers', 'for the sake of attaining the great fearlessnesses', and so forth. The ten powers are merely one phrase among the particulars; although broad and brief versions differ, they all seek the buddha-fruit, hence it is said to be 'broadly identical'. From 'Furthermore, these ten powers' onwards, an objection is resolved. The objection states: If it is said to be broadly identical, why is there only one specific phrase? The intent of the answer is: Since it is said to be broadly identical, why should it not allow for many differences, showing that the initial worthy is inferior to the first ground? Furthermore, because the ten powers encompass a broad and extensive meaning, this one is briefly cited, as in the chapter on the ten powers. Therefore, it is not that the rest are not objects of focus; it is merely an abbreviation of the text. Consequently, the subsequent verses elaborate on these ten powers and the other various meanings, all belonging to the initial generation of the mind.