無量壽經連義述文贊 2.45

2.45

The sūtra says: from “The Buddha said, ‘Excellent!’” to “What you ask is most delightful!” The commentary states: Fourth, praising the question and giving permission [to ask]. There are two parts: first, praising what was asked; later, adducing virtue and giving permission. The first also has three parts; this is the first, a general praise. What Ānanda asked accords with the capacities and the Dharma and suits the opportune moment; hence it says “most delightful.”