起信論疏筆削記 8.55

8.55

"Again, the above...", second, selecting the previous text to explain the meaning of "producing". First it cites the objection. Under "Because tathatā...", it resolves and explains it. Regarding "having no meaning of being able to produce": the text says, "what is termed the mind-nature is neither arisen nor ceased," and so forth. Under "Because non-enlightenment...", it is in terms of conforming to the flow to produce all defiled dharmas, namely the three subtle and six coarse marks, and so forth. Under "Because original enlightenment...", it is in terms of turning back the flow to produce all pure dharmas, namely the four stages and two bodies, and so forth. Under "Relying on this...", it concludes generally. Under "Below, four...", it cites the places where this is spoken. Question: Since this approach has the meaning of producing, why was it not stated at the very beginning of the two approaches? Answer: In the previous text, because arising and ceasing was indicated in the same place as tathatā, there was no occasion to say it; now, since this is clarified separately, one can say "producing".