俱舍論記 6.4

6.4

"First, causes are of six kinds:" below this is the second part, directly distinguishing their essential natures. In this: first, clarifying the six causes; second, clarifying the four conditions. Under clarifying the six causes: first, directly clarifying the essence of the causes; second, clarifying the causes obtaining their fruits; third, clarifying that phenomena arise from causes. Under directly clarifying the essence of the causes: first, generally presenting the names; second, specifically revealing their essences; third, distinguishing the three periods of time. Below this is the first, generally presenting the names. Thus it first answers by stating that causes are of six kinds.