金光明經文句記 5.28

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5.28

Third, protecting the state through the heavenly hosts. The meaning is the same as what was said before. "Hosts" means followers and retinues, namely the eight classes [of beings]. "Hosts" means cohorts. As for "leading the hosts," "shuai" is pronounced "shuài," meaning to guide and lead. From "Like a wheel-turning king" onwards, this is an explanation in terms of phenomena. Using the wheel-turning king subduing the four quarters as an analogy for the heavenly king warding off evil spirits. The seven treasures are the wheel, elephant, horse, woman, jewel, minister, and general.

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金光明經文句記 — Classical Chinese