大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 62.44

62.44

Regarding the commentary's "This sequence…" and so on, this is the fifth [point], clarifying their sequence: first explaining directly, and second resolving an objection. Now, first: "From coarse to subtle" means that the physical body is the coarsest; feeling receives external objects and is next in coarseness compared to the body; mind is next again, as it does not rely on external objects; and dharmas are the most subtle, as they include nirvāṇa. The coarse is easier to counteract; hence it says "from coarse to subtle, because it teaches counteraction." Next, where it cites the *Mahāprajñāpāramitopadeśa*, it proves the characteristics of sequential counteraction. Later, where it says "crushing these four inversions...", it concludes with the functions of practice, which are also the fruits of cultivation. In contrast to permanence and the rest, impermanence and the rest serve as correct practice, yet they are not the true characteristic. Because one awakens to reality through them, they are called gates.