大般涅槃經集解 4.13

4.13

Sengliang notes: This is the fifth intention: revealing that he internally possessed the virtue of a great being, surpassing the assembly. Fayao says: It describes how, although his status and origins were lowly, his aspiration and virtue were immense. If one possesses the Way, it does not depend on being noble or lowly; this causes those of low status not to belittle themselves. Zhixiu says: The reason he did not bring the offering with him was to initiate the purpose of hastening the offering.