金剛般若經旨贊 2.2

2.2

[…] Praise says: Next, the following […] [an abode for] distancing from [the obstacle of] distraction that accords with external treatises […]. The comparison revealing the superior merit of the sūtra is subsumed under the eighth [abode, the abode of] severing doubts […]. The text of this abode uses a single section of meaning to cause one to know the superiority of the teaching, so that one gives rise to the contemplation that departs from distraction […], in order to advance in practice. First, the comparison of material wealth reveals the four superior virtues and initiates the previous three practices; later, the comparison of physical bodies […]. First, it reveals that they are accomplished based on the sūtra. The two superior virtues give rise to departing from distraction […]. Time […]. Sun […]. Causes […]. For […], [severing] the obstacle; subsequently it refutes clinging according to words. The first [part] also has two [sections]: first, the merit of giving is great; second, the merit of upholding the sūtra is superior. The first [part has] two: first, the merit of giving is great; second, the merit of upholding the sūtra is superior. The first has two: the question and answer about the small number in order to […] determine the realms; later, using the realms to uphold wealth directly to perform giving. The first again has two: first the question, then the answer. This is the first. Regarding the Ganges River: it is one of the four great rivers. It originally issues from Lake Anavatapta. On the south side it is both deep and wide, and its fine sand […] flows and spreads. Because the Buddha was often near it, it is cited in particular. The passage is straightforward and should be understood; no […] explanation [is needed].