大般涅槃經疏 32.16

32.16

From "The brahma-faring one said: 'I only pray that for my sake...'" downward is the third part, submission, which again has three exchanges. Here the first is entreating him to speak. Next the Buddha answers, again in two parts: first he answers, then he recites and analyzes it, which is also called sealing and stating. From "World-Honoured One, I have already understood..." downward is the second, his comprehending understanding. Next the Buddha re-examines him. Next, from "World-Honoured One, the fire is defilement..." downward is the third, detailing his own understanding. That after five days he attained the fruit of an arhat speaks of whether his realization of the fruit was slow or swift, and whether the capacity for awakening was early or late.