大般涅槃經疏 13.9

13.9

From "At that time Mañjuśrī" onward is the third chapter, where Mañjuśrī questions again. Within this, first is the objection; next, from "The Buddha addressed" onward, is the Buddha's reply. In the initial question, the meaning is that the ninety-five kinds [of heterodox paths] all head toward the evil destinies, and the śrāvakas are correct, which is the good destinies. The Avataṃsaka states: "The ninety-six kinds are all heterodox paths." How are the two texts reconciled? An explanation states: The Avataṃsaka points to the two vehicles of real practice, and therefore they are not called correct. The ancient Commentary on the Śataka-śāstra states: "The śrāvakas of adaptable transformation are all outsiders." Next, the Buddha's reply is as in the text.