English
English version: The Great Dharma is difficult to hear. You have come from afar to listen and receive. Please speak of the Four Practices, and also speak of the mantra for protection, so that we may be like Samantabhadra (Universal Worthy Bodhisattva). Therefore, the Samantabhadra Chapter is explained next. This chapter also has three meanings: first, to reveal Samantabhadra's ability of perfect and unobstructed circulation; second, to enable later practitioners to emulate the Bodhisattva and practice accordingly; and third, to elucidate the attainment of the Way by all people. This chapter mainly has two kinds of exhortations: first, the present exhortation, from the beginning to 'should speak of it,' which has been explained in the 'Expedient Means Chapter'; second, 'If good men and good women' below, following after the 'Wonderful Adornment King Chapter,' elucidating the future exhortation. Regarding the future exhortation, it can be divided into six sentences. The first sentence, from 'good men and good women' below, to 'speak this Dharani mantra,' elucidates the methods for circulating the Dharma in the future world. The first paragraph elucidates good men, elucidating that later practitioners, possessing these four methods, will be able to circulate this Great Dharma in the future world. What are the four? First, being protected and念 by all Buddhas. Internally, there is the utmost sincerity of diligent accomplishment; externally, one receives the majestic spiritual power and protection of all Buddhas. Second, planting roots of all virtues. If one does not plant roots of all virtues, one will not be blessed and aided by all Buddhas. It is precisely because this person has long planted roots of virtue that they receive the blessing and protection of all Buddhas. Third, entering the assembly of right determination (正定聚). If one is in a state of regression, one cannot plant roots of all virtues. It is precisely because one has ascended to the stage of non-retrogression that one is certainly in right concentration, thus knowing that the roots of virtue have been accomplished. Fourth, generating the mind to save all sentient beings. Having cultivated these three practices, one accomplishes and arises with great compassion, universally saving all sentient beings. Having cultivated these four practices, one will be able to circulate this Sutra in the future world. At that time, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, from 'in the five hundred turbid and evil ages' below, to 'then spoke the mantra,' elucidates that Samantabhadra Bodhisattva protects disciples who practice according to the teachings, enabling them to understand and transform others. 'Those who mistakenly lose phrases or verses' does not mean 'mistakenly' (intentionally), but rather that they are easily lost because the text and meaning are profound and difficult to understand. Understanding both the text and meaning simultaneously is called the Revolving Dharani. Later practitioners to uphold. Second is speaking the mantra for protection and admonishment. Third, from 'World Honored One, if there are Bodhisattvas,' to 'so that it is not cut off,' exhorting Bodhisattvas who practice according to the teachings to uphold it. In the third paragraph, from 'If there are Bodhisattvas' below, to 'power of spiritual might,' praising Samantabhadra Bodhisattva's virtues and abilities. 'If there are those who uphold,' to 'rub their heads,' gives examples of those who practice according to the teachings. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chinese
弟子。得行况出弟子。若但自书写以下。讫娱乐快乐。明二依弟子。流通得果报。何况受持以下。举二依弟子来劝。自下况出其师。第四尔释迦牟尼以下。讫普贤之行。竟明其述赞叹佛。第五普贤若如来灭后。讫当如敬佛。明善恶两相所得果报。第六说是普贤品时。明诸人得道也。 现代汉语译本： 弟子：如果只是抄写经文，直到娱乐快乐为止，这说明是两种依附的弟子（指依附文字和依附享乐的弟子）。流通经文可以获得果报，更何况是受持经文呢？这里举出两种依附的弟子来劝勉人们。从下面开始说明他们的老师的功德。 第四，‘尔时释迦牟尼’以下，直到‘普贤之行’结束，说明了赞叹佛陀。 第五，‘普贤若如来灭后’以下，直到‘当如敬佛’，说明了善恶两种行为所得到的果报。 第六，‘说是普贤品时’，说明了众人在听闻此品时证得果位。
English
English version: Disciple: If one merely transcribes the scriptures, up to the point of seeking entertainment and pleasure, this indicates two types of dependent disciples (referring to those who are attached to the written word and those who are attached to enjoyment). Circulating the scriptures can bring about karmic rewards, how much more so if one upholds and practices them? Here, two types of dependent disciples are mentioned to encourage people. From below, the merits of their teachers are explained. Fourth, from 'At that time, Shakyamuni' onwards, until the end of 'the practice of Samantabhadra (普贤)', it explains the praise of the Buddha. Fifth, from 'Samantabhadra, if after the Tathagata's (如来) extinction' onwards, until 'should respect as the Buddha', it explains the karmic rewards obtained from both good and evil actions. Sixth, 'When this Samantabhadra chapter was spoken', it explains that people attained enlightenment upon hearing this chapter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------