淨名經集解關中疏 1.261

1.261

"When among the protectors of the world, he was the most honored among the protectors of the world, protecting all sentient beings." 'Protectors of the world' refers to the Four Heavenly Kings: in the east is Dhṛtarāṣṭra, who presides over two classes, gandharvas and piśācas; in the south is Virūḍhaka, who presides over two classes, kumbhāṇḍas and pretas; in the west is Virūpākṣa, who presides over two classes, nāgas and pūtanas; in the north is Vaiśravaṇa, who presides over two classes, yakṣas and rākṣasas. They protect all the worlds.