起信論疏筆削記 9.28

9.28

"Yet not yet..." is sixth: resolving and penetrating the latent objection. Someone might object: "Since the four marks are simultaneous, why do those who realize enlightenment have before and after?" Hence this explains it. From "penetrating the source of the mind..." onward, it means that only by clearly understanding that the four marks equally depend on the mind can one know them simultaneously. It is like a person in a dream speaking of the dream: gradually he comes to know it, or only upon awakening can he comprehend all at once. This success or failure lies with the person; one should not doubt the Dharma. "As a sūtra says..." adduces proof. From "'Beginning'..." onward, it further explains what was cited. All may be understood.