"The Bodhisattva-Mahasattva when he is born in Tushita heaven, has three superior things, namely: 1) life, 2) color, and 3) fame. The Bodhisattva-Mahasattva does not seek life, color, or fame. Not seeking [these], what he gets is superior. The Bodhisattva- Mahasattva seeks much Nirvana, and in the question of 'is', too, he is superior. For this reason, we say inconceivable.
Although the Bodhisattva-Mahasattva overcomes so the gods in these three things, they do not get [feeling of] anger, jealousy, or arrogance against the Bodhisattva. They are happy. The Bodhisattva, too, does not become arrogant against the gods. This is why we say inconceivable.
Although the Bodhisattva-Mahasattva does not perform any action to gain life, he gains life in that (Tushita) heaven ultimately. So we say that [his] life is superior. Although he has not done anything for [the sake of] color, the light of his wonderful body fills all around. Thus, he is superior to others in color. Living in that heavenly world, the Bodhisattva-Mahasattva does not seek the five desires. What he does relates to Dharma. Because of this, his name resounds in the ten directions. This is how his name [reputation, fame] is superior. This is how he is inconceivable. "
Read more on the Nirvana Sutra, Chapter 39, on Bodhisattva Lion's Roar 7.
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