維摩經略疏 3.50

3.50

"When among kṣatriyas, he was honored among kṣatriyas, teaching them forbearance": "kṣatriya" is translated here as royal lineage, that is, the great lords of the land. Vimalakīrti manifested the supreme virtue of compassionate forbearance in his trace, and therefore was honored by them. "Teaching them forbearance": kṣatriyas possess sovereign power and often indulge in severity and awe; hence he taught forbearance. According with the four capacities, the four teachings responded to them, preaching various forms of compassionate forbearance.