成唯識論演祕 5.10

5.10

According to that verse, it states: "Depending on the cognition of multiple objects, / each arises performing its own function; / the mental dharmas should not be deliberated upon, / because they operate on similar objects." The treatise states: Mental dharmas rely upon the eight kinds of consciousness that can cognize multiple objects, and arise each performing their own activity; existing in dependence on the mind, they are therefore called mental dharmas. One should not further deliberate upon their cognized objects, because they operate on equal objects together with the consciousness.