四分律行事鈔資持記 2.2194

2.2194

Under "Mistaken Commission", revealing the marks is divided into three parts: first, generally indicating the three karmas. From "As in" onward cites matters to reveal the marks. From "The Vinaya" onward cites evidence, the first line being a general heading. From "A bhikṣu" onward is the specific explanation. The text does not explicitly identify the three karmas: the beginning pertains entirely to bodily karma; speaking or remaining silent is verbal karma; being of single mind is mental karma; body and speech are distinct, while mental karma is pervasive. Furthermore, the bodily [actions] above do not go beyond the four postures; internal and external requisites, defecation and urination, sleeping and lying down, and so forth encompass all the affairs of the day, all of which require collecting the mind. Sleep is mentioned twice, but it is merely one matter; in the Vinaya it is "waking from sleep." From "If one violates" onward indicates the violation. Following this, whenever there is an infraction one must reproach the mind; hence we know that a true renunciant never for a moment forgets mindfulness. This regulation is subtle and responds to those of superior capacity; the utterly foolish of the final age naturally lack the strength for it. Following the *Mātṛkā-śāstra*, when contemplating food and clothing, a person of sharp faculties does so with every garment worn and every mouthful eaten; one of dull faculties makes a single contemplation in sum. Yet one must exert effort, looking upward to cultivate further; one must not humble oneself, willingly being of inferior capacity, and immediately become lax and negligent. Therefore one should diligently urge oneself on and cultivate self-restraint in accordance with this; then leaving home will not have been in vain. Question: If a mistaken mind is confused and forgetful, and thus cannot be learned, how can an offense be determined? Answer: In general, mistakes are of two kinds: first, confusing the mind in relation to the object; second, giving free rein to one's inclinations and being negligent. Thoroughly understanding these two marks, one will surely have no doubts.