大乘起信論義記 2.62

2.62

In the former part, "unconjoined with all defiled phenomena" generally indicates that both subjective and objective conceptualizations are unconjoined. "Free from the marks of distinction" means being free from the marks of what is grasped. "Because it is devoid of false thoughts" means being free from the view of the grasper. Furthermore, because delusional objects arise from delusional thoughts, this explains and clarifies emptiness and non-existence. Truly, confused minds and delusional objects exist in sentiment but are absent in principle; the virtues of tathatā exist in principle but are absent in sentiment; therefore they are unconjoined.