起信論疏筆削記 17.48

17.48

Regarding “Furthermore, it also” and so forth: It subsumes the earlier text by analogy. The former spoke in terms of dharmas, while this speaks in terms of persons; their principle is no different. Regarding “All are” and so forth: It explains the reason for analogical subsumption. Because the earlier text was text on original enlightenment according with defilement, and now the fruition stage is revealed, it is likewise original enlightenment according with defilement; since the two passages are identical, they should mutually subsume. In fact, it also corresponds to the latter two among the four mirrors. Although there is the difference of gates in terms of essential purity and according with defilement, the essence of the dharma is without distinction.