維摩經略疏 6.35

6.35

Question: The disciples and bodhisattvas above were all rebuked and scolded; now Prabhāvyūha was simply spoken to about the meaning of the bodhimaṇḍa and was not seen to be broken or bent—why does he decline as unworthy? Answer: Hearing of the perfect bodhimaṇḍa, he was completely at a loss and did not understand; this itself was being bent. Since his mind was already subdued and he requested to be asked about the bodhimaṇḍa, it was then necessary to explain it to him without waiting to rebuke him further; therefore he is unworthy to inquire after the illness.