大般涅槃經集解 41.8

41.8

Sengliang comments: From 'there are precepts that are unbroken' to 'praised by all Buddhas', it explains the essence of pure precepts. From 'this Mahāvaipulya' to 'the supreme banner of wondrous jewels', it praises the precepts. Being able to generate the myriad practices is compared to the earth; ferrying across the river of saṃsāra is compared to a boat; adorning sentient beings is compared to a necklace; sustaining the monastic assembly is compared to a great clan; washing away afflictions is compared to lye; barring the evil wind and rain is compared to a house; severing bonds is compared to a sword; lacking no joy is compared to a precious jewel; having freedom wherever one goes is compared to feet; seeing the path to nirvāṇa is compared to eyes; being able to give birth to all goods is compared to parents; blocking the heat of afflictions is compared to cool shade; ascending the mountain of nirvāṇa is compared to a ladder; crushing the thieves of Māra is compared to a banner.