四分律行事鈔資持記 3.585

3.585

In the sequential arising: the first text first recounts the origin; from "Therefore..." below, it subsequently lists the marks of the practices. In the first part, it previously clarified the meaning of placing it at the beginning. As for supporting the Path and sustaining the body, both robes and food do this; but food has fixed times, whereas robes are always necessary; hence it says "most essential," clarifying that it properly comes first. From "If with regard to..." below, it shows why it must be established. First it recounts the faults. From "Right here..." below, it shows the teaching established. "Few desires and contentment" means being free from greed and seeking. "Accepting and taking with proper measure" conforms to the regulated method; the regulated method is shown as below. Each of the three sections below likewise has two parts: taking up the preceding to generate what follows, and listing the marks, which can be distinguished by examining the text.