起信論疏筆削記 20.41

20.41

In the comparison, the treatise states: 'Suppose, etc.' Here, although the text comparing the superiority is not long, its meaning is extremely broad. Because the one capable of praising is the unexcelled Great Awakened One, who possesses all-knowledge and unhindered eloquence, whatever he praises is without exception exhaustive. Now, it is not only praised by one Buddha, but adduces all Buddhas of the ten directions; thus the persons are superior and numerous. Moreover, it is not for a brief time, but each praises for immeasurable and countless kalpas; thus the duration of praising is long. It does not say that many Buddhas praising his merit for a long time can reach its limit; rather, it further states that they 'still cannot exhaust it'; thus we know this is a teaching of rich meaning and concise text. Compared to texts comparing superiority in other places, this is truly ultimate.