大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經略疏 2.394

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Having spoken these words, he threw his five limbs to the ground. In this way he made three requests, from beginning to end. At that time, the Bhagavat said to the Bodhisattva of Majestic Virtue and Sovereignty: "Excellent! Excellent! Good sons! You are able to ask the Tathāgata about such skillful means for the sake of all bodhisattvas and sentient beings of the degenerate age. Listen closely now, and I shall explain it for you." Then, the Bodhisattva of Majestic Virtue and Sovereignty rejoiced in receiving the instruction, and the great assembly listened in silence.