金剛般若論會釋 2.56

2.56

In the sequential explanation of the difficulty, it says: again, concerning the phrase 'being slighted by people,' this explains the term 'slighted' in the sūtra. In Ruchiruci and Kumārajīva, there is only the single term 'slighted'; both this [translation] and the Vajracchedikā have two expressions. Paramārtha's version says 'suffering the pain of being slighted and so forth'—all these are 'slighted'. Killing, beating, stealing, and sexual misconduct are not solitary occurrences; one should observe this principle to understand the gate of cause and effect. Vasubandhu says: 'It reveals being far removed from all obstacles. Why is one far removed from all obstacles by being slighted by people? Because of possessing great merit.' Not only are sins eradicated, but bodhi is also attained; to produce this deep understanding serves as the condition for faith. Paramārtha's version says: 'The evil karma and bitter fruit of retribution from past lives will then be eradicated.' The other versions only say that the sinful karma is eradicated and do not say that the fruit is eradicated, because since the karma is eradicated, the fruit will naturally not be experienced; hence it is absent.