大般涅槃經集解 37.16

37.16

Sengliang comments: Regarding the third point, because benevolence can give rise to all good deeds, how could it not be real? Sengzong says: The person pierced by a poisoned arrow represents being struck by the arrow of stinginess and greed. The kinfolk wishing to bring about their safety represent the Buddhas and bodhisattvas. Summonsing an excellent physician to extract the arrow represents causing fields of merit to approach them and beg [for alms]. Telling them to wait a moment and not touch [the arrow] represents deliberating whether one can or cannot give, whether one has much or little property, and whether it is the right time or not. 'A bodhisattva is also like this when practicing giving' matches the simile.