法苑珠林 34.111

34.111

又初發心如種穀田中。行道心如穀子增長。不退轉心如華果始成。補處心如華果有用。

Furthermore, the mind of initial resolve is like sowing seeds in a field. The mind of walking the path is like the grain sprouting and growing. The non-retrogressing mind is like flowers and fruits beginning to form. The mind of being bound to one last birth is like flowers and fruits being ready for use.