俱舍論頌疏論本 16.90

16.90

The explanation says: Four conditions must be met to constitute malicious speech. As for "speech that breaks another with a defiled mind," there are four conditions here: 1. A defiled mind. 2. Uttering speech to break another; whether the other is broken or not, it all constitutes malicious speech. 3. The hearer understands the meaning of what was said, being in mutual comprehension. 4. Being without error. The latter two conditions carry forward from the preceding.