大般涅槃經集解 8.44

8.44

Sengzong states: To propagate the Dharma, one must recognize the false and the true. Heavenly māras and non-Buddhists obstruct and disrupt the Buddha's Dharma, assuming false forms and specious teachings to delude those who have not yet attained understanding, so that those who follow their conversion remain perpetually in saṃsāra. At such a time, the four refuges appear in the world to thwart Māra and promote the Way. As stated earlier, heavenly māras should be recognized, but without words one cannot distinguish Māra's speech from the Buddha's speech. Because there is a distinction in principle, this is lodged in speech to examine the false and the true.