維摩義記 3.5

3.5

Question: Mañjuśrī has now come to inquire after the illness; the etiquette of consoling and comforting should naturally issue from himself. Why does he inquire of Vimalakīrti about the method of consoling? Explanation: Mañjuśrī's coming to inquire now was to inquire after Vimalakīrti's illness, which was already fully asked about earlier. He was not inquiring after the sickness of those whom Vimalakīrti transforms. The method of consoling those transformed by Vimalakīrti lies solely with Vimalakīrti; therefore, he now asks about his method of consoling, so that people may learn to console the sick.