起信論疏筆削記 6.13

6.13

In the commentary, from "If in terms of..." onward, second, explaining in terms of the gate of tathatā. "Melting, harmonizing, containing, and subsuming" means to dissolve, blend, embrace, and take in, so that those differentiated marks of defilement and purity are free of obstructions. "Defilement and purity are not distinct" sets forth the mark of melting and harmonizing; that is, by harmonizing them with the principle of the one tathatā, it makes defilement non-defilement and purity non-purity, so that being both defilement and purity, they blend into one single flavor; hence it is said that they are not distinct. Therefore the text below says: "All dharmas exist with differentiations only based on deluded thoughts; if one is free from thoughts of the mind, there are no marks of any objective realms whatsoever... up to... it is only the One Mind, and is therefore called tathatā." Thus, within the gate of arising and ceasing it is called "comprehending and subsuming," whereas within the gate of tathatā it is called "harmonizing and subsuming." Under "comprehending and subsuming," both defilement and purity are preserved; under "harmonizing and subsuming," both defilement and purity are obliterated. Because they are obliterated, they are of one flavor and undivided; because they are preserved, they are clearly differentiated. Therefore, although both gates speak of "subsuming," the meanings of subsumption are different. What is revealed below will be addressed in due sequence.