金光明經文句記 4.45

4.45

First, raising the intent. People of the Distinct [teaching] are termed dull-rooted in comparison to the Complete; speaking of four where there are not four is called provisional skillfulness. As for the raft metaphor: the intent of the four gates lies in entering the principle, just as the intent of a raft lies in crossing a river; if one grasps at a gate and gives rise to disputes, it is like shouldering a raft and running along the road. Therefore, the Simile of the Raft Sūtra says: 'Even dharmas should be abandoned, how much more so non-dharmas.'