維摩經義記卷第四 4.13

4.13

Within this, it is divided into four sections: First, from the initial statement 'where are all these located?' it clarifies that due to the room being empty, Universally Manifesting Physical Forms raised the question. Second, from 'Thereupon Vimalakīrti answered with verses, saying...' onward up to 'Subduing the four kinds of māras, / Erecting the victory banner at the bodhimanda', it clarifies [...] parents, retinue, and provisions for living differ from the worldly. Third, from 'Although knowing there is no arising or ceasing, / He manifests there, and so there is birth' onward up to the end of the chapter, it clarifies that expedient wisdom expands upon the meaning of 'father' above. Fourth, the Chapter on Entering the Dharma Door of Non-Duality clarifies that ultimate wisdom expands upon the meaning of 'mother' above.