俱舍論記 2.3

2.3

Regarding "Furthermore... [up to] ...how many are unrecorded?": From here below is the third major section, the distinctions by various categories; there are twenty-two categories in total distinguishing the eighteen elements. As for why they are not distinguished according to skandhas and āyatanas, Nyāyānusāra, fascicle 4, states: "Because within the elements, the faculties, objects, and consciousnesses are fully revealed. The classes of meanings across various categories are easily understood, so here we provisionally distinguish them according to the eighteen elements. By this, the classes of meanings for the skandhas and āyatanas are already accomplished." From here down explains the first three categories. Approaching the explanation, a question is raised.