大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 55.34

55.34

Regarding the Commentary's stating from "not using ordinary speech" onward: third, distinctions. The text has two: first, differences in the marks of empowerment; second, inequality in those who are covered. Now, the first has three: first, mentioning the distinct marks; second, from "in order not to slight the revered position" onward, bringing out the reason; third, from "still requiring a request" onward, resolving the follow-up objection. A question is raised: "If one reveres the revered position, wouldn't it be better not to request?" The answer is: "In order to revere the Dharma." The former reveres the person; this reveres the Dharma. Because the supremely revered requests, the Dharma is revered. Regarding the Commentary's stating from "In the preceding section on empowerment" onward: second, distinguishing the inequality in those who are covered. This is Master Huiyuan's inequality in those who are empowered. The preceding was restricted to the speaker, while this covers both speaker and listener. Bringing out the reason is understandable.