俱舍論疏 4.176

4.176

On the Śāstra's [words], "Arrogance (mada) means tainted clinging […] the nature of disregard": this explains the characteristic of arrogance. The *Nyāyānusāra* says: "Arrogance means, preceded by tainted clinging to one's own dharmas, causing the mind to become proud, reckless, and devoid of regard. Toward dharmas such as one's own valour, wealth, status, moral discipline, wisdom, or lineage, one first generates tainted clinging and the mind produces proud recklessness, having no regard for the roots of good; therefore it is called arrogance." "Having no regard for the roots of good" means that due to the mind's pride, one does not delight in cultivating wholesome deeds. Such are the distinct characteristics of arrogance and conceit.