維摩經略疏 3.21

3.21

"Revered by disciples, Śakra, Brahmā, and worldly rulers": these two lines are tenth, praising that the Great Being's internal virtue is abundant, he is worthy of being an external model of conduct, and his kindness necessarily covers beings deeply, so that he is revered, just as a secular elder is respected by the common people below him. "Disciples" refers to the śrāvakas. "Śakra, Brahmā, and worldly rulers" are the lords of the desire and form realms. Since the lords take refuge in their hearts, none among the multitude of subjects and citizens fail to revere him.