四分律行事鈔資持記 2.6

2.6

In stating the intention, first subsection: the top two sentences pose the inquiry. Below, where it says "Truly...", it explains the reason. The precept-essence is the accumulation of wholesome dharmas, the foundation of the noble path; surpassing humans and devas, it is worthy of worldly offerings; generating merit and benefiting the world truly stem from this. Below, where it says "This...", it cites proof. Reception refers to the reception-essence; maintenance refers to subsequent practice. "Nature" is the essence itself.