佛遺教經論疏節要 1.110

1.110

[Supplementary note:] This continues from the preceding text. Since the five sense faculties are like oxen, horses, and thieves, the wise person restrains these five sense faculties and does not accord with them. "Even if they are indulged" means that the five sense faculties must absolutely not be indulged; even if one indulged them, it would be nothing more than dew on shallots or a lamp before the wind: in an instant, everything returns to destruction, so how could it be worthy of delight! This explanation differs slightly from the previous one, and may be provided as an alternative view.