起信論疏筆削記 18.21

18.21

Indicating the intent. [Commentary:] "Superior individuals" are those who previously gave rise to the three minds, such as the straightforward mind, and practiced the four practices, such as non-abiding, entering the truly determined. "Inferior individuals" are those who previously saw the physical marks of the Buddha, or those of the two vehicles who gave rise to minds seeking human and heavenly rebirths and then fell back. "Through the four faiths..." and so forth means not letting them place faith in the physical marks of the Buddha and Saṅgha and give rise to the inferior practices of humans, devas, and the two vehicles. "Again relying..." and so forth means that once faith is perfected and fulfilled, one should, as in the previous text, give rise to the three minds such as the straightforward mind, cultivate the four practices such as non-abiding, enter the ten abodes, and even attain benefit, further generating the minds of understanding and realization. Thus, although the previous text eliminated those who fall back, the present text instructs in cultivation.