成唯識論演祕 2.466

2.466

Examination: Although the five sensory objects that are constituted in the Sarvāstivāda school are real, when atoms aggregate to form a jar, the jar and the like are nominal. The Commentary says that their jar is a nominal entity of aggregation, not that the five sensory objects that are constituted are nominal. Furthermore, the Commentary states: "The real dharmas of infinitesimal atoms cannot obstruct, because they are not aggregated." Thus it is clear that since what is constituted is an aggregation, it is admitted to be able to obstruct; why make such a reckless refutation? Moreover, at the beginning of this Commentary, the four propositions are used to distinguish the sectarian tenets, stating that in the Sarvāstivāda both the coarse and the subtle are real; how could it contradict itself before and after? The text of the Commentary is concise, yet its meaning is comprehensive.