Anyone who copies, keeps, reads and recites this sūtra, makes offerings to it, and expounds it to others after my extinction, will be covered by my robe {garments}.

li is deep and covered completely. Through “garments,” [the Buddha] manifests it.

He will live with me.

When men feel intensely that they are entertaining doubtful thoughts, they are then on the way to wakening. Wakened, one becomes identified with the man of the Lotus Blossom. As they comprehend and partake of the profound ultimate, their experience of understanding becomes an integral part of their thought; thus, a place is provided. Providing a place is the meaning intended by dwelling together.

I will pat him on the head {heads caressed}.

One who will keep the Dharma Blossom will be initiated as a son of the Buddha. A deep love is expressed by means of caressing the heads.