大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 6.20

6.20

Regarding the Commentary's text from 'However, this sūtra' downward: the second part discusses conformity and contrariety; first conformity, then contrariety. Under conformity, because it relies on the pedagogical method, it accords with principle, and he then cites this very sūtra to verify and establish it. The two similes cited are both text from the 'Appearance Chapter', which was already cited previously. Regarding the Commentary's text from 'However, the gradual in terms of' downward: this discusses contrariety. Because restricting the teachings in terms of time entails various difficulties and objections, it becomes contrary to principle. The refutation is reserved for later.