Shikshasamuccaya 67

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And this awakening mind arose from seeing the physical form [of the Buddha]. It is read there in the former Avadāna. Thus far, then, the aspirational awakening mind should be understood. But this must be stated: does one who has not entered the grounds also have authority for the bodhisattva vow, or not? It should be understood that they do, because in the Ākāśagarbhasūtra a root transgression for the sake of gain and veneration is heard. But in the Daśabhūmikasūtra it is shown on the first ground: "And he does not expect any veneration from anyone, except: 'By me alone should an abundance of all requisites be presented to all these sentient beings.'" And thus it says: "Firmly established on the Pramuditā bodhisattva ground, in the yoga of immobility..." And further it is said: "He becomes fixed in the lineage of the Tathāgatas, devoted to complete awakening." But the Ākāśagarbhasūtra says: "Even the Śrāvaka vehicle does not exist for him, much less the Mahāyāna." Likewise, in the holy Ugraparipṛcchā, training precepts are prescribed even for one enveloped by stinginess. But in the Pramuditā [chapter] it is read: "And because the perception of self has ceased, he has no affection for himself. How much less affection for all requisites!" Likewise, the gift of one's head and so forth is also mentioned for him there.