四分律行事鈔資持記 2.1484

2.1484

注分二段，初敘此篇來意，上二句指前篇。約事分者，顯示別相故。至下三句，生起此篇。言統明者，示總義故。是則二篇皆宗戒本，但前是別釋，此據總論耳。故甄別者，正顯篇意。甄即是簡，即前〈隨相〉是所簡，此篇七章為能簡。或可據論持犯，理合同篇；今望總義，別在後明，故云甄別。若下，次辨前後。由途，謂相因次第。常途著撰，先總後別；如戒業疏，竝前列總義，後釋別文；今此反之，故特點示，意在新學取解易耳。

The notes are divided into two sections. First, recounting the intention of this chapter: the upper two sentences refer to the previous chapter. Delineating by matter is done to reveal specific marks. The three sentences from 'reaching' downward give rise to this chapter. Saying 'comprehensively explains' is to show the general principle. Thus, both chapters take the prātimokṣa as their source, but the previous one was a specific explanation, whereas this one is based on a general discussion. Hence, 'discriminating' directly reveals the chapter's intent. 'Discriminating' means selecting: the preceding 'Concomitant Marks' is what is selected, and the seven sections of this chapter are what selects. Or it may be said: discussing maintenance and violation should properly belong to the same chapter; but with regard to the general principle, the specifics are explained subsequently, hence it says 'discriminating.' From 'if' downward, it next discerns the sequence. The order of connection means the sequential progression of cause and effect. In conventional composition, one treats the general first and the specific later; for instance, both the *Precept Commentary* and the *Karma Commentary* first set forth the general principle and afterward explain the specific text. The present work reverses this, and thus specifically points it out, with the intention of making it easier for new students to gain understanding.