起信論疏筆削記 14.41

14.41

Second, the specific [explanation]. The treatise states: "Great wisdom..." This has a general and a specific [sense]: in the general sense, cognition (zhì) is prajñā (huì), light is brightness, and wisdom (zhìhuì) is radiance (guāngmíng). In the specific [sense], when designated by its meaning it is called "wisdom," and when apprehended by its marks it is called "radiance." Cognition is the essence, while prajñā is the function; light is the mark of the essence, while brightness is the mark of the function. Like the essence of a maṇi jewel possessing radiance: its self-luminosity is called "light," while its illuminating objects is called "brightness." Universally pervading ordinary beings and sages is called "great"; that which is revealed according to the Dharma is called "meaning" (or "attribute"). Further stating "its own essence" reveals that these marks are identical with the essence, without being two separate things. The commentary states: "The cognitive brightness of original enlightenment..."—this merely takes the general sense. The treatise states: "Universally illuminating..."—this is actualized enlightenment. The realm of reality (dharmadhātu) has two [aspects]: principle and phenomena. When actualized enlightenment illuminates principle, that is cognition that accords with principle (yathāvadbhāvikatājñāna); when actualized enlightenment illuminates phenomena, that is cognition that accords with extent (yāvadbhāvikatājñāna). Because it perceives principle and extent equally, it is said to "universally [illuminate]." The commentary states: "Original enlightenment..."—this is spoken in terms of essence. When that original enlightenment shows its illuminating aspect, it is then named "actualized enlightenment"; the essence of actualized enlightenment is originally original enlightenment. The treatise states: "True and real..."—arising based on sense faculties and discerning objects, this aspect is called "consciousness and cognition." Discerning principle and phenomena as they are, forever free from all faults, it is therefore called "true and real." The commentary states: "Non-inverted..."—that is, free from the four inversions and all other clung-to conceptualizations.