金光明懺法補助儀 1.8

1.8

Second, concerning the clarification of sprinkling and scattering: properly speaking, outside the bodhimaṇḍa one must separately arrange a clean plot of ground, or make a small altar, sprinkle fragrant water all over it, and make sure to render it adorned and clean. Using something to support the feet, stand inside it, turn around and scatter in the four [directions], taking the exhaustion of the food as the measure.
Question: "From what text does this derive?"
Answer: "Neither the Bailu nor the two sūtras mention it. This has been determined by my own judgment, with the aim of generating wholesome [roots]; presumably there is no fault. If other texts are seen [later], then following them to make corrections will not be too late."