維摩經疏卷第三．第六 6.65

6.65

The third section divides into two parts: first, explaining Śakra's offering and serving those who uphold the sūtra out of reverence for the Dharma; second, beginning with "wherever it may be," explaining his going there to guard and protect places where the sūtra exists. This clarifies that the Dharma of the sūtra is profound, supreme, and inconceivable, capable of enabling practitioners ultimately to attain Buddhahood. For this reason, Śāriputra congratulated himself earlier, and Śakra now praises it again afterward, wishing to ensure that those who hear it will certainly practice it. The above constitutes the Heavenly Emperor's praising the sūtra and encouraging study.