大般涅槃經義記 9.246

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第二段中句別有四：一如來反定。「知幻之人名幻人耶」，彼答言善。二如來反問。「知旃陀不」，彼答言知。三如來反徵。「汝知旃陀，是旃陀不」，彼答言非。四如來將彼類顯自己，明己知幻而非幻人。第三段中句別有四：第一如來說罪怖之，彼聞得罪求欲與財。何故如是？波斯匿王先有成教：有犯佛者罰財入官。彼聞得罪，謂招此坐，故求與財。二如來為辨，罪非失財謂墮三惡。彼聞惶怖，請佛救免。三佛為說法，彼聞得果，懺謝歸依。四如來讚嘆。

In the second section, there are four distinct phrases: first, the Tathāgata's counter-determination: "Is a person who knows illusions called an illusionist?" and he answers, "Yes." Second, the Tathāgata's counter-question: "Do you know a caṇḍāla?" and he answers that he does. Third, the Tathāgata's counter-inquiry: "You know a caṇḍāla; are you a caṇḍāla?" and he answers, "No." Fourth, the Tathāgata likens himself to that, clarifying that he knows illusions yet is not an illusionist. In the third section, there are four distinct phrases: first, the Tathāgata speaks of sin to terrify him; upon hearing that he has committed a sin, he seeks to offer wealth. Why is this? King Prasenajit had previously issued an established decree: anyone who offends the Buddha is fined and their wealth enters the government treasury. Upon hearing that he has incurred a sin, he thought he had incurred this liability, and so sought to offer wealth. Second, the Tathāgata clarifies for him that the sin is not the loss of wealth, but falling into the three wretched realms. Hearing this, he is terrified and begs the Buddha for salvation and relief. Third, the Buddha preaches the Dharma for him; upon hearing it, he attains the fruit, repents with thanks, and takes refuge. Fourth, the Tathāgata praises him.