瑜伽論記 20.125

20.125

備師云：一、雖求他人供養而緣不定成遂不遂，故云供養緣；二、於所攝信解不定，或天教或有不從故；三、於信解緣亦不決定，於天有信及不信故；四、於信解事不決定，眾生願事或與不與故；五、天有勝劣，求勝天身不能果遂故；六、有貧天，求勝富樂亦不能遂；七、於非天怨不能壞滅，亦不能令從沒故。

Master Bei says: First, although one seeks offerings from others, the condition is indeterminate as to whether it succeeds or fails; hence it says 'the condition for offerings.' Second, regarding the faith they gather, it is indeterminate: some obey the devas' teachings and some do not. Third, regarding the condition of faith, it is also indeterminate: toward devas there is both faith and disbelief. Fourth, regarding the matters of faith, it is indeterminate: sentient beings' wished-for matters may be granted or not granted. Fifth, devas have superior and inferior [ranks]; seeking a superior deva body cannot be fulfilled. Sixth, there are poor devas; seeking superior wealth and pleasure also cannot be fulfilled. Seventh, regarding non-deva enemies, they cannot destroy them, nor can they cause them to succumb and perish.