大般涅槃經義記 8.332

8.332

定中亦先舉劣顯勝，初問、次辯、後結顯過。「云何真」下辯勝過劣，先問、次辯。「初為生」等明其利他，句別十二。「作是行」下彰其自利。「不見三昧」，不見定體，體謂定數。「不見相」者，不見定心寂靜之相。餘者可知。「若能」下結。

Within concentration, the inferior is also first raised to reveal the superior: first a question, next a differentiation, and finally a conclusion showing the error. From "What is true [concentration]?" downward, the superior surpassing the inferior is differentiated: first a question, then a differentiation. "First, for the sake of beings..." and so forth clarifies benefiting others, comprising twelve distinct clauses. From "Performing such practices..." downward, self-benefit is shown. "Not perceiving samādhi" means not perceiving the essence of concentration, its essence being the mental factors of concentration. "Not perceiving marks" means not perceiving the mark of the quietude of the concentrated mind. The rest can be understood. From "If one can..." downward is the conclusion.