大乘起信論義疏 1.7

1.7

此論中有三段明義：第一致敬三寶；第二「論曰有法」以下，出其所造；第三後終二偈，總結迴向。何故有此三段者？欲作大事，不能輕為，故先敬三寶；次出作事；作事竟故，所有功德迴向發願，次第三總結迴向。

In this treatise there are three sections clarifying its meaning: first, paying homage to the Three Jewels; second, from "The treatise says: There is a Dharma" onward, setting forth what is composed; third, the final two verses, concluding with a general pariṇāmanā. Why are there these three sections? When one wishes to undertake a great task, one cannot treat it lightly; therefore one first pays homage to the Three Jewels. Next, one sets forth the task undertaken. Because the undertaking is completed, one dedicates all merit in making vows; hence third, it concludes with a general pariṇāmanā.