觀音玄義 1.40

1.40

料簡慈悲者，問：若大悲拔苦，苦除即是得樂；大慈與樂，樂至即是拔苦。何意兩分？答：通論如此，別則不然。譬如拔罪於獄，未施五塵，身雖免痛，根情未娛，此但拔苦，未名與樂。又如施五塵於獄，耳、眼雖悅，不名拔苦。為從別義，各顯一邊，故別說爾。

In critically evaluating benevolence and compassion: Question: If great compassion uproots suffering, the removal of suffering is precisely the attainment of joy; if great benevolence bestows joy, the arrival of joy is precisely the uprooting of suffering. Why divide the two? Answer: In general terms it is like this, but specifically it is not so. For example, if one pulls a criminal out of prison but has not yet provided the five sensory objects, although his body is spared pain, his sense faculties are not yet delighted: this is merely uprooting suffering, not yet called bestowing joy. Again, it is like providing the five sensory objects in prison: although his ears and eyes are pleased, it is not called uprooting suffering. Because of specific meanings, each manifests one side; therefore they are expounded separately.