金光明最勝王經疏 5.594

5.594

讚曰：此品分二，初以智慧益、後「爾時正了」下更以呪力加。初段分三：初標能擁護、次「世尊何故」下明能護所以、後「以是義故」下明所護得益。初復分二：此請護儀。

The commentary says: This chapter is divided into two parts: first, benefiting with wisdom; later, from "At that time, True Thorough Knowledge" onward, further aiding with the power of the dhāraṇī. The first section is divided into three parts: first, indicating the ability to guard and protect; next, from "World-Honoured One, for what reason" onward, explaining the reason why he is able to protect; last, from "For this reason" onward, explaining that those who are protected obtain benefit. The first part is again divided into two: here is the ritual of requesting protection.