楞伽阿跋多羅寶經註解 3.192

3.192

This directly cites treatises to distinguish extensively between the heterodox and the orthodox. 'Brāhmaṇa' is a Sanskrit word; in full it is *brāhmaṇa*, translated here as 'pure descent' or 'pure conduct.' They claim that their ancestor was born from the mouth of Brahmā, and so they take their lineage from Brahmā; brahmacārins are of this caste. They exist only in the Five Indies and not in other countries. It is also said to mean 'external intent'; their caste has its own scriptures, and they inherit this profession over generations, either as householders or as renunciants, acting haughtily relying on their arts. Regarding 'without asking whether it was an opportune time,' an opportune time refers to a break or opening; the etiquette for asking questions requires waiting for a break, just as the *Book of Rites* has the phrase 'asking for an opening.' But he was arrogant and came abruptly with questions; hence he is reprimanded. Although his questions were numerous, [the Buddha] rejected them comprehensively by calling them a single worldly treatise, so as to refuse him. Saying that such statements are all worldly treatises means they are nothing but emotional views. Furthermore, saying 'they are not what I teach—they are your worldly treatises' was to treat them as external.