四分律行事鈔資持記 2.1374

2.1374

In explaining the first [category], the Sarvāstivāda Vinaya Vibhāṣā first clarifies genuine treasures. The seven names are gold, silver, maṇi, pearl, coral, tridacna (giant clam shell), and agate; the Vinaya also has amber, beryl (lapis lazuli), and jade. (In that treatise, coins are categorized under pseudo-treasures.) Below, 'if...', it next clarifies pseudo-treasures. The taking of which incurs a duṣkṛta offense: the treatise states that this refers to taking them in order to keep them. As for not taking them, the treatise says that one should not take them oneself, but should have them purified according to the Dharma. (By inference, if it is not for keeping them, holding them should entail no fault.) The preceding passage broadly discusses keeping and holding. Below, 'if holding...', it solely clarifies the offense of holding. 'Gold leaf' refers to material used for wrapping and pasting, and 'golden images' refers to those either gilded or cast. Pseudo-treasures are included among the hundred-and-one items; holding and keeping them are both permissible exceptions, but beyond these, all incur duṣkṛta offenses.