起信論疏筆削記 5.44

5.44

Third, awakening through extensive śāstras. "Relying on extensive śāstras" has two meanings: first, not understanding from the sūtras but only understanding from a śāstra, and moreover having to rely on an extensive division or consult various śāstras before understanding the Buddha's intent; this is inferior to the subsequent section where one understands from few words that encompass many meanings, as explained in the commentary. Second, being able to comprehend along with each and every explanation; this indicates superior faculties, stronger than the subsequent text.