成唯識論演祕 1.67

1.67

Generally, the headings organizing the intent of a text are of four kinds: 1. division according to differing discriminations; 2. division according to grouping similar doctrinal categories; 3. division subordinating text to doctrine; 4. division basing doctrine on text. The present case is the first meaning. In truth, the root author and the commenting masters composed their treatises with one single intent. Here, based on a distinct meaning, we divide the two to differentiate them, saying: the master of the root treatise [composed it] to lead sentient beings to sever obstacles and attain the fruit; the masters of the commentaries [composed them] to cause the Dharma to abide long and to benefit and gladden sentient beings.