大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 89.50

89.50

The eighth, Praśānta, is explained according to the sequence. Regarding the former two meanings: first it explains that from beginning to end there is no falsehood; second, from "Good man, because I abide in this" downward, it explains the mind whose conduct accords without vanity. Because actions accord with speech, what is done reaches perfection, extending to the perfection of both forms of benefit. From "The cessation of deceptive speech" downward, it explains the name by means of the Dharma. Within this, first it explains 'praśānta' (utmost quiescence); next, 'quiescence' constitutes 'pure conduct', explaining 'brahmin'; afterwards, from "Words and deeds are the hinge and spring of the exemplary person" downward, it explains the name of his city. Now this single sentence is from the 'Appended Remarks' of the Book of Changes. The Master said: "The exemplary person resides in his room: if he issues forth good words, then those beyond a thousand li respond to him, how much more so those nearby! If he resides in his room and issues forth words that are not good, then those beyond a thousand li oppose him, how much more so those nearby! Words issue from his person and affect the people; actions arise from nearby and are seen from afar. Words and deeds are the exemplary person's hinge and spring. The hinge and spring are the masters of governing movement; the triggering of the hinge and spring is the master of honor and disgrace. Words and deeds are that by which the exemplary person moves heaven and earth; can one not be cautious?" Although this is a non-Buddhist classic, its intent agrees with this, only differing in that what is spoken and done is internal or external. As for the commentary's statement that "at the end of collating the conditions, these two are perfected," this is the perfection of compassion and wisdom. In saying, "he is about to see Maitreya succeed to the Buddha-position," Maitreya is the perfection of compassion, and the Buddha-position is the perfection of wisdom.