^172:1 Devas, the "gods" of the Hindoos (in Chinese, t'ien). They are inferior in power and splendour to human nature when elevated to the rank of the Buddhas and Bodhisattwas.

^172:2 Tathagata, a title of Buddha; in Chinese, Julai. "The law," is the doctrine proclaimed by Buddha.

^172:3 Also spelt Utampatala.

^173:1 "Genii." In Sanscrit, Rishi; in Chinese, Sien-jen.