大般涅槃經集解 4.45

4.45

Sengliang says: In all the entreaties made previously, not only were the offerings exquisite, the people were also prominent and worthy, yet their offerings were not accepted. Now he grants Cunda's [request], so the underlying purport must have a purpose; therefore, the compiler of the Dharma uses these two phrases to look up and praise his utmost virtue.