四分律行事鈔資持記 3.887

3.887

敘意中，初敘法體。初句示境廣，不出情與非情也；森然，謂如草木之多。次句明制遍，毘尼事法，依境而制；隨於一境，復有多事；一切境事，不出善惡；對此善惡，以分二持；是則無有一事，而非持奉之處。三明違犯；忽，謂輕忽；不行，言通兩犯。四彰來報。幽責，語含二報。上二句明持，下二句顯犯。故下，次明隨行，上二句明隨事立法。一一事，謂境事也。種種誡，即律制也。下二句明由解起行。解由教生，故須詮辨，此即通敘一部正教之意。

In narrating the intent: first, it narrates the essence of the Dharma. The first sentence indicates that the objects are vast, not exceeding the sentient and the insentient; "dense" (senran) means as numerous as grass and trees. The next sentence explains that the prohibitions are all-pervading: the matters and rules of the Vinaya are instituted on the basis of objects; for any single object, there are further multiple matters; all objects and matters do not exceed good and evil; facing these good and evil [aspects], the two maintenances are distinguished; thus there is not a single matter that is not a locus for maintenance and observance. Third, it explains violations; "neglect" means slighting or ignoring; "not practicing" encompasses both types of offenses. Fourth, it manifests future retributions; "hidden reprimand" encompasses both forms of retribution. The upper two sentences explain maintenance; the lower two sentences reveal violations. From "therefore" onward, next, it explains subsequent practice: the upper two sentences explain instituting the Dharma in accordance with matters. "Each single matter" refers to the matters of objects. "Various warnings" refers to the Vinaya prohibitions. The lower two sentences explain giving rise to practice on the basis of understanding. Understanding is generated from teaching, hence it must be interpreted and distinguished; this generally narrates the intention of the correct teachings of the entire work.