[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Buddhist Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha) › [Taishō Tripiṭaka (Chinese Buddhist canon)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho) › [法苑珠林](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2122) › 25.13 # 法苑珠林 25.13 法苑珠林 25.13 - **Language:** Classical Chinese ### [25.13](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2122.25.13) 第六論云。迦旃延所以稱善分別義第一者。將欲撰集法藏。心中惟曰。為人間憒鬧精思不專。故隱地中。七日纂集大法已訖呈佛。稱曰善哉。聖所印可。以為一藏。此義微妙降伏外道。故稱第一。又佛稱仁者辯才析理解義第一也。 > The sixth treatise states: Why Kātyāyana is called foremost in skillfully distinguishing meanings: When he was about to compile the Dharma treasury, he reflected in his mind, 'Because of the clamour among humans, refined contemplation cannot be focused.' He therefore hid underground. Having completely compiled the Great Dharma in seven days, he presented it to the Buddha. \[The Buddha\] praised him, saying, 'Excellent!' Sealed and approved by the Sage, it was taken as a treasury. These meanings were subtle and wondrous, subjugating the non-Buddhists. Hence he was called foremost. Furthermore, the Buddha praised this benevolent one as foremost in eloquence, analyzing principles, and explaining meanings. > — English (machine translation) (machine translation) - [Previous: 25.12](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2122.25.12) - [Next: 25.14](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2122.25.14) - [Up: 25](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2122.25) ## Translations (1) - [English (machine translation)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2122~en-mt.25.13) — English, machine translation ## Linked texts (1) - [分別功德論](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.1507.4.20) — Classical Chinese --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2122.25.13](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2122.25.13) · Pramāṇa