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成唯識論述記 7.61

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7.61

The Commentary states: By virtue of this reasoning, the single word "two" indicates two kinds of pairs. These two pairs may be understood as the text explains. Why are they made into two pairs? Because the categories of these two are distinct from each other. How are they distinct? First, the distinction in categories of bound realms; second, the distinction in categories of relying upon volition (cetanā) or discernment (prajñā); third, the distinction in categories of provisional or real; fourth, the distinction in categories of the time of abandoning; fifth, the distinction in categories of arising or not arising in higher stages; sixth, the distinction in categories of factors [of dhyāna] or non-factors; seventh, the distinction in categories of the natures of entanglements (paryavasthāna) or hindrances (nīvaraṇa); eighth, the distinction of verbal action or non-action; ninth, the distinction in gates of engaging meditative concentration or distraction; tenth, the distinction in categories of engaging the untainted. Because of these distinctions between the two pairs, the single word "two" indicates two kinds of pairs. This concludes the explanation of the first word "two" in the verse. As for the second "two":

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