成唯識論演祕 1.765

1.765

詳曰：《疏》意說云，九句之中隨除於一，即得為量，非唯局在非實有二。餘句皆有，可除為量之義。恐迷方者，依文封執非實、非有二得為量，餘乃不得，故言八量。或約句數而有別別二合等義，不要令作。又復不言二合等量而無過也，為令學者得生異智故作此言。

An examination shows: The meaning of the Commentary is that among the nine categories, whenever any one is excluded, an inference can be formed; it is not restricted to merely the two of "not substance" and "not existence." All the other categories possess the meaning of being excludable to form inferences. Fearing that those confused about the method would cling to the literal text and hold that only "not substance" and "not existence" can form inferences while the others cannot, it therefore speaks of eight inferences. Alternatively, based on the number of categories, there are meanings of separate binary combinations and the like, though it is not necessary to formulate them. Furthermore, not mentioning binary combinations and the like is also without fault; it was stated this way to enable students to develop diverse discernment.