Day 9 covers Chapter 5, The Simile of Herbs, and introduces Chapter 6, Assurance of Future Buddhahood.
Having last month heard Śākyamuni vow to water all living beings with the Dharma, Śākyamuni reveals his purpose: To reveal the Great Vehicle.
All gods and men!
Listen to me with one mind!
Come here and see me,
Who am the Most Honorable One!I am the World-Honored One.
I am not surpassed by anyone.
I have appeared in this world
To give peace to all living beings.I will expound the Dharma as pure as nectar
To you all in this great multitude.
My teachings are of the same taste.
They are for emancipation, that is, for Nirvana.I will expound these teachings [of mine]
With a wonderful voice.
My purpose is
To reveal the Great Vehicle.