首楞嚴義疏注經 9.113

9.113

Question: Were the kings of the four preceding dhyānas also provisional manifestations, or do they include ordinary beings? Answer: The kings of the four dhyāna heavens must comprise both ordinary beings and nobles. As the earlier text stated: 'The five Non-Returning Heavens and the kings of the four dhyāna heavens only hear of them with admiration, but cannot see or know them.' This was said in reference to one part who are ordinary beings; hence we know they comprise both.