大乘起信論義記 3.171

3.171

○「從本」下，釋相大，於中有二：初、正明性德，二、問答重辨。前中亦二：先明德相，後顯立名。前中三：初總、次別、後結。

From 'from the beginning' on explains the greatness of marks, in which there are two: first, directly explaining the virtues of the nature; second, re-examining them through questions and answers. In the former there are also two: first, explaining the marks of virtue; later, revealing the establishment of names. In the former there are three: first, general; next, specific; later, conclusion.