瑜伽論記 24.5

24.5

Second, explaining "perfection of views": "If one abandons non-causes and bad causes and attains right view among the five causes, this is called perfection of views" below explains perfection of views through three conditions. That is: first, because one is irreversible in the true Dharma and the Vinaya; second, it is also named achieving upright view, because the aspiration for nirvāṇa is pure; third, it is also named achieving verified purity regarding the Buddha, because wisdom regarding the knowable object is pure. Due to these three conditions, in their respective order: being called "approaching the true Dharma" is the first, drawing near; the second is "direct realization"; the third corresponds in order to the preceding three conditions. "What is..." and below then explains the five causes: first, causes of the bad destinies, which are the three bad actions and the unwholesome roots—that is, greed, anger, and delusion; fifth, the cause of purity, namely truth and dependent origination—that is, the wisdom capable of cognizing them serves as the cause of purity.