大毘盧遮那經供養次第法疏 1.8

1.8

Fourth, as for explaining according to the text: in this there are three divisions, namely the preface, the main body, and the propagation. The first chapter is the preface, the next three chapters are the main exposition, and the final chapter is the propagation. Within the preface division, there are first two verses: the preface of taking refuge, paying homage, and urging faith; and from "however, first" onward, the preface of diligent practice. Within the first, there are four gates: the first two lines are the gate of paying homage to the Lord and praising his virtues; the next two lines are the gate of manifestation based on the scripture; the next two lines are the gate of accomplishing the Dharma and obtaining benefit; and the next two lines are the gate of according with the root and concluding the exposition. "Vairocana" here means the sun. "Opening the pure eye" means awakening to the wondrous principle. "I" refers to Mañjuśrī. "Offering" means offering in principle and in practice. "Those who are supported" refers to the various iṣṭadevatās. "The various ritual procedures" refers to the various mudrās, mantras, and so forth. "To accomplish the sequence" means from bowing to visarjana. "Like that [sun]" refers to the Lord of the Wisdom Sun. "Causing the original mind" means causing one to awaken to the mind of the principle of ādy-anutpāda. The line "I now" concludes the meaning of the preceding [passages]. In the preface of diligent practice, it is divided into six gates: the entirety of the first verse is the gate of accomplishing faith and understanding; the second verse and a half is the gate of urging faith in the Triratna; from "sentient beings' faith and understanding" onward for twenty-five verses is the gate of urging practice and establishing precepts; the one verse "dwelling correctly based on this" is the gate of strict prohibitions based on correct precepts; the one verse "the marvelous mantra gate" is the gate of awakening the mind and obtaining benefit; and from "desiring to..." onward for ten verses is the gate of attaining Buddhahood in one lifetime.