金光明最勝王經疏 3.482

3.482

贊曰：四正明光益。於中復四：一得安樂、二得端嚴、三得福智、四得見佛。問：覩光安樂已離前障，何更為說懺悔益？宜覩光而罪滅，即得見光；宜聞法而罪除，即為說法。或覩暫滅，懺令永除。又光為現世，法通未來。

The commentary says: Fourth, this directly clarifies the benefits of the light. Within this there are again four [points]: first, obtaining peace and happiness; second, obtaining dignified beauty; third, obtaining merit and wisdom; fourth, obtaining the sight of the Buddhas. Question: Having seen the light and obtained peace and happiness, they were already freed from their former obstacles; why then explain further the benefits of confession? Those for whom it was fitting to have sins eliminated by beholding the light straightaway gained sight of the light; those for whom it was fitting to have sins removed by hearing the Dharma have the Dharma explained to them straightaway. Alternatively, beholding [the light] eliminates [them] temporarily, while confession causes [them] to be eradicated forever. Furthermore, the light is for the present life, while the Dharma extends to the future.