The Jewel in the Garment: A Pure Land Interpretation

Suppose there is a person who goes to the house of a close friend. The friend is rich and sets out many rare delicacies. He takes a priceless jewel and sews it inside his friend's garment, gives it to him and then departs, while the man lies asleep, knowing nothing of it. When the man gets up, he wanders off to other lands, seeking food and clothing to keep himself alive, undergoing great hardship…