新華嚴經論 35.34

35.34

Under the second [heading], deferring to the virtues [of others] and advancing onward, from "Like all bodhisattva-mahāsattvas" down to "taking his leave and walking south" there are twelve and a half lines of the sūtra. The meanings therein are divided roughly into six points: first, deferring to the virtues of those ahead; second, indicating the whereabouts of the kalyāṇamitra; third, mentioning that the settlement is named Īśāna; fourth, showing that the kalyāṇamitra is named Jayoṣma; fifth, urging him to inquire about the Dharma gate he practices; and sixth, paying respects, taking leave, and walking south. 'South' is as explained at the beginning. The settlement being named Īśāna means 'long and straight,' indicating that this kalyāṇamitra gathers and transforms beings by lengthening the straight path without deceit or flattery; hence it is called 'long and straight.' 'Brahmin' means 'pure' in this land, representing that this kalyāṇamitra is unpolluted and quiescent. Being named Jayoṣma (Supreme Heat) represents surpassing the heat of worldly afflictions, manifesting surpassing, blazing flames of heat. This is the ninth, the Prince of the Dharma abode, where one attains sovereignty in the Dharma; it clarifies that through the ninth, the power pāramitā, one's Dharma power is sovereign, manifesting the same as non-Buddhists who scorch their bodies with the five heats, guiding and receiving heretical followers so that they return to correct wisdom. This clarifies that by attaining wisdom one conforms to heretics, receiving and guiding those with wrong views who falsely practice austerities, causing them all to submit with faith. The text below explains this fully.