首楞嚴義疏注經 3.545

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The first line praises virtues. His majestic virtue is fierce and strong like a lion king, hence called 'Hero.' Possessing the ten meanings and unable to be bent or subdued, it is called 'Power.' Compassion means pulling out suffering and bestowing joy. Rescuing all universally without conditions, all are called 'Great' to display their unsurpassability. The next line begs to eliminate delusions. The delusions of cultivation in his own vehicle and the cognitive [obstructions] of the Mahāyāna are both called 'subtle.' The lower two lines beg for swift achievement; the previous text had already vowed to attain the fruit, and it is stated again now because his mind to deliver sentient beings is urgent, wishing to attain it early. The upper line is the true body; the lower line is extending responses. 'Ascend' means achieve. 'Bodhimanda' means manifesting the eight aspects [of a Buddha's life]. The earlier line about not entering extinction while [one being] is not yet accomplished is discussed vertically in terms of time; now saying 'in realms of the ten directions' is spoken horizontally in terms of place. This explains and fulfills seeking above and converting below.