一切經音義 2.211

2.211

寶函 (Pronounced 遐 + 緘 [*xián*]. The popular graph has been handed down erroneously, using the 函 as in Hangu Pass from the Qin dynasty. The *Shuowen* properly writes it with the classifier 木 as 椷; 椷 means a casket. The *Guangya* says: 'A casket is called a 椷.' The *Yunquan* says: 'A container for holding sūtras and books.' In the sūtra it denotes a jewelled casket used to hold the Buddha's relics).