大乘起信論義記 3.162

3.162

Second, in 'already conjoined' there are also three: first, revealing the person's station, which refers to bodhisattvas on the grounds; next, directly identifying conjunction. 'Attained the non-conceptual mind' refers to cognition in accord with the principle being conjoined with substance. 'Conjoined with the cognitive function of the Buddhas' refers to being so because of possessing cognition in accord with quantitative measure. Later, explaining the superiority of their practice: from the initial ground and above, they realize the Dharma of tathatā and practice, not like the preceding stations who merely have the power of faith, hence it says 'relying on the power of the Dharma'. 'Naturally practice' refers to effortless practice from the eighth ground onward. 'Perfuming truth and extinguishing delusion' reveals the perfection of practice. The explanation of the perfuming of pure dharmas is concluded. Above, first explained separately, next combined and explained: the third general explanation of the meaning of defiled and pure perfuming is concluded.