俱舍論頌疏論本 2.5

2.5

Question: "If a phenomenon has resistance through sphere of activity, does it also have resistance through physical obstruction?" Answer: "A fourfold alternative should be made: The seven mind-dhātus, a portion of the dharmadhātu, and all associated phenomena (the forty-six mental factors are called 'all associated phenomena') constitute the first alternative. Because they can grasp an object, they are called having resistance through sphere of activity; not being composed of subtle particles, they do not have resistance through physical obstruction. The five objects—visible forms and the rest—constitute the second alternative. Being composed of subtle particles, they are called having resistance through physical obstruction; being unable to grasp an object, they do not have resistance through sphere of activity. The five faculties—the eye and the rest—constitute the third alternative. Being composed of subtle particles, they are called having resistance through physical obstruction; because they can grasp an object, they are also called having resistance through sphere of activity. A portion of the dharmadhātu, namely unassociated phenomena, constitutes the fourth alternative (within the dharmadhātu, excluding mental factors, the remaining possession, non-possession, and so forth are called unassociated phenomena). Not being composed of subtle particles, they do not have resistance through physical obstruction; being unable to grasp an object, they do not have resistance through sphere of activity."