成唯識論演祕 6.202

6.202

The explanation is: The words 'in conformity with concluding [verses]' explain an external objection. The external objection means: Comparing the prose explanation with that verse text, why are they not in sequence? Therefore, he answers him: In reference to conforming with the concluding verse, taking their meanings as interrelated, the separation of the text is not contradictory either. When the separated text is viewed side by side, it can be understood; putting cause first and fruit after is called 'conforming'. It also says: 'If the resembling [form] lacks an object', that is, there is no object resembling form; 'that which possesses the object also does not exist', that is, the inverted mind capable of possessing that object is called 'possessing the object'.