金光明最勝王經疏 6.28

6.28

Regarding resolving objections: Question: Since it is said that this chapter directly exhorts the present assembly to carry out study and practice, why is it that upon hearing the teaching, only the devas rejoice and offer protection, without mentioning the four assemblies and their practice? Answer: Because the text implies and omits. Earlier it stated by way of address: "for the sake of the devas and the great assembly"; below it also states: "and the devas, having heard what the Buddha said, were all exceedingly joyful." Joy implicitly contains the meaning of practice.