四分律刪繁補闕行事鈔 2.417

2.417

Question: In the primary [offense], the three propositions of not knowing the matter are without offense, which would mean there are only six propositions; why do you speak of nine propositions of performance transgression? Answer: If considered with respect to the primary [offense], there are only six propositions; however, beneath the upper three propositions, ignorance and doubt also incur offenses. [Objection:] If so, these doubts and so forth below are precisely non-study abstention transgressions, not performance transgressions; how can they be spoken of as nine propositions of performance transgression? Answer: They derive their name from the primary [offense]. Furthermore, because they must depend on carrying out the intended action, they are comprehensively subsumed under performance transgression. [Objection:] If so, not knowing the matter while knowing the offense is precisely without offense; there should properly be eight, and there cannot be nine? Answer: As explained previously, the formulation of propositions follows along. Another explanation: If one gives rise to learnable confusion regarding a learnable matter, it is strictly nine propositions, every one of which transgresses the primary [precept]. If one gives rise to unlearnable confusion regarding a learnable matter, only six propositions carry offenses, excluding the inferior grade; if one shifts perception, a sthūlātyaya of the preceding intention is established, allowing there to be nine propositions, all of which are preliminary offenses. If one has confused perception, considering only the subsequent intention, only six propositions are obtained, as in the perception of owned or unowned property, which is without offense; or there are nine propositions, as in the perception of a human or a non-human, where the subsequent intention incurs a duṣkṛta, because of producing conditions for an offense. If one combines abstention transgression, eight propositions are obtained; following along with the carrying out of the action, nine can also be spoken of. This is an extremely detailed distinction; I wonder whether it is clear to you or not? Reflect upon it!