起信論疏筆削記 6.10

6.10

From "Now, with respect to..." downward is the direct conclusion. It confirms the previous meaning: "sentient beings" are precisely the marks of defilement; because the true essence accords with conditions to arise as sentient beings, and marks are not separate from the essence, it is named "harmonious combination." Although the entirety of the essence gives rise to marks, the essence has never changed; therefore it is named "non-harmonious combination." It is due to this that while in entanglement, it is endowed with both gates.