淨名經集解關中疏 2.364

2.364

At that time Ānanda said to the Buddha: "World-Honoured One, the fragrance now smelled is unprecedented since of old. What fragrance is this?" / This second [part] explains the differences in Buddha-activities. The text has two [sections]: first, asking about the fragrance; second, explaining the Buddha-activities. The first section has three parts: 1. Ānanda asks; 2. Śāriputra relates; 3. Jingming explains. The first part has two: 1. question; 2. Buddha's reply. This is the first. Zhao says: "Because the Tathāgata was about to discern the conditions of the fragrant rice, he prompted Ānanda to ask."