維摩經略疏 4.11

4.11

Second, explaining the ten disciples: The various sūtras explain the ten great disciples, and their orders mostly differ; here we still follow this sūtra's order. On a provisional view, it shares the same intent as the three capacities in the Lotus Sūtra, differing only in that Kātyāyana is after Pūrṇa. Yet the Tathāgata, as the Dharma King, guides the triple world; when initially opening the Tripiṭaka, he must have assistants to support the king. These ten voice-hearers each had their strengths, and each presided over one method to help the Buddha open and transform. Śāriputra was foremost in wisdom, Maudgalyāyana in supernatural powers, Mahākāśyapa in dhūta ascetic practices, Subhūti in the practice of emptiness and non-disputation, Pūrṇa in eloquence and preaching the Dharma, Kātyāyana in debating and resolving arguments, Aniruddha in the divine eye, Upāli in upholding the vinaya, Rāhula in esoteric practice, and Ānanda in hearing much; each was called foremost.