大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 31.32

31.32

Regarding the Commentary's statement starting with "The above three meanings": this is third, reconciling them in response to the question. The word 'ponder this' is used because it is easy to see. If one were to explain it fully: first, deluded dharmas existing yet being non-existent answers the previous direct question, 'Since there are various kinds, by what reason do they not know one another?' That is, the various kinds are false existence, and their essence is precisely non-existence, hence they do not know one another. Second, it answers the doubt as to whether they are various kinds or do not know one another; hence it now answers: the dependent deluded dharmas rely on the relied-upon true nature; delusion is constantly various, while truth is constantly without knowledge. Third, answering the concluded challenge: the deluded is precisely the true; therefore, being various does not contradict not knowing one another.