四分律行事鈔資持記 1.31

1.31

勒卷中，初科，遮異說者。或當時實有，或假設預防。若比諸師行事義集，似傷繁細；然不達深意，故須明之。（後世有作行事策者，甚非祖意。）同我異說，並指他人情見有順違也。如世歌曲，其和者必擊物以聲其節；節謂曲之大段，故云大節。斥猶責也。文繁誰所下，示意。樂，好也。獲，得也。何下，轉釋不已所以，初徵起。若下，正釋。初明須繁；必下，顯非繁。梗概，猶粗略也。橫評謂非理多說。諱即避忌。鈔以撮要包含為義，不急之言，非所宜故。

Under division into fascicles, the first section refutes opposing views. These either truly existed at the time or were posited in advance as a precaution. If compared with other masters' collections of doctrines on ritual transactions, this might seem overly detailed and prolix; yet failing to fathom the profound intention, it must be clarified. (Later generations made 'Tests on Ritual Transactions', which were utterly contrary to the Patriarch's intent.) "Agreeing with me" and "differing views" both refer to whether the inclinations of others accord or conflict. Just as when worldly songs are sung, those who harmonize must strike an object to sound the meter; "meter" refers to the major sections of a tune, hence called "major nodes". "Reproach" is like censuring. From "The text is verbose; by whom..." onward, it shows the intention. "Fond of" means liking; "attain" means obtaining. From "Why..." onward, it further explains why he could not desist: first, it raises the question; from "If..." onward, it properly explains. First, it clarifies the necessity of detail; from "Must..." onward, it shows that it is not superfluous. "General outline" is like a rough sketch. "Inordinate criticism" refers to unreasonable verbosity. "Taboo" means avoiding. A manual takes extracting essentials and comprehensive inclusion as its principle; words that are not urgent are not appropriate.